Aspiration vs. reality

Mark · 21st November 2005, 02:39 AM

Now that the initial flash of starting has passed, I have given some thought to how perhaps you all are reacting to this flood of information.

A very ambitious schedule has been set for reasons already explained, but I at least had not really articulated the obvious, which is that we are all working together towards the ultimate goal of a successful exhibition. No one should view things like the schedule as being a "take it or lump it" situation. What is needed is energetic participation, and the pooling of both material and intellectual resources.

Obviously, the world will not end if all photographs are not to me and Antonio by the specified deadline, but everyone should make their greatest effort. Not every description needs to be perfect by the stated date, but let's try and get most of them in final form, and all of them in some form. I suggested providing pictures and information on a rolling basis specifically so that no one feels that they have to make this herculean effort to put together and deliver a big chunk of stuff. Doing it a bite at a time makes it a lot easier. And any input, contribution or help is both productive and useful, no matter how small it might seem to the individual.

Anyway, I guess I am taking this lull in the talking to offer some encouragement in the hopes that people are busy taking out the old friends in their collections and deciding which to submit, and not heading for the hills!

Mark

Rick · 21st November 2005, 02:46 AM

I'd also like to volunteer to receive photos that may need to be resized and any measurements which need to be converted if this will help the process along .

{e-mail address removed 1/4/06}

Feel free ...

Battara · 23rd November 2005, 10:56 AM

OK. I'm finally getting into this. STill busy working on finding another employment placement, so little time.

My question is how much info to put in for each piece I offer? - I have 1/2 a page - 2 pages per piece with footnotes on some. I do this as an inventory practice and can cut down a little when I get rid of the $ values of my pieces.

Spunjer · 23rd November 2005, 09:08 PM

psst, jose, check my contributions. antonio didn't say anything so i reckon it's ok, lol
http://www.arscives.com/historysteel...ntributors.htm

hope that helps...

Antonio Cejunior · 24th November 2005, 10:58 AM

Yes indeed Spunjer

We can't have more than these descriptions.
You must remember that every word will be replicated in three languages.
Then there will be 5 sections, so as is, we are looking at an estimated 400 pages catalog.

Thanks for your understanding. It is also a nuisance to be the devils advocate with your generosity. But I'm sure you will understand

Battara · 26th November 2005, 09:54 PM

Thank you - rewriting to keep to minimum.

21st November 2005, 02:39 AM	#1
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Aspiration vs. reality Now that the initial flash of starting has passed, I have given some thought to how perhaps you all are reacting to this flood of information. A very ambitious schedule has been set for reasons already explained, but I at least had not really articulated the obvious, which is that we are all working together towards the ultimate goal of a successful exhibition. No one should view things like the schedule as being a "take it or lump it" situation. What is needed is energetic participation, and the pooling of both material and intellectual resources. Obviously, the world will not end if all photographs are not to me and Antonio by the specified deadline, but everyone should make their greatest effort. Not every description needs to be perfect by the stated date, but let's try and get most of them in final form, and all of them in some form. I suggested providing pictures and information on a rolling basis specifically so that no one feels that they have to make this herculean effort to put together and deliver a big chunk of stuff. Doing it a bite at a time makes it a lot easier. And any input, contribution or help is both productive and useful, no matter how small it might seem to the individual. Anyway, I guess I am taking this lull in the talking to offer some encouragement in the hopes that people are busy taking out the old friends in their collections and deciding which to submit, and not heading for the hills! Mark

21st November 2005, 02:46 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	I'd also like to volunteer to receive photos that may need to be resized and any measurements which need to be converted if this will help the process along . {e-mail address removed 1/4/06} Feel free ... Last edited by Mark; 4th January 2007 at 08:29 PM. Reason: removed e-mail address

24th November 2005, 10:58 AM	#5
Antonio Cejunior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau Posts: 294	Size of descriptions Yes indeed Spunjer We can't have more than these descriptions. You must remember that every word will be replicated in three languages. Then there will be 5 sections, so as is, we are looking at an estimated 400 pages catalog. Thanks for your understanding. It is also a nuisance to be the devils advocate with your generosity. But I'm sure you will understand

23rd November 2005, 10:56 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	OK. I'm finally getting into this. STill busy working on finding another employment placement, so little time. My question is how much info to put in for each piece I offer? - I have 1/2 a page - 2 pages per piece with footnotes on some. I do this as an inventory practice and can cut down a little when I get rid of the $ values of my pieces.

23rd November 2005, 09:08 PM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	psst, jose, check my contributions. antonio didn't say anything so i reckon it's ok, lol http://www.arscives.com/historysteel...ntributors.htm hope that helps...

26th November 2005, 09:54 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Thank you - rewriting to keep to minimum.