*PLEASE NOTE: This workshop has been temporarily postponed due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 situation. We will announce the new rescheduled dates soon, so stay tuned.

The National Archives at College Park and the Library of Congress on Capital Hill are the richest and most accessible motion picture and stills collections on earth and they are at your fingertips, not via computer, but by visiting each facility in person as a researcher.

This 2-day course will bring you to these facilities, show you what is there, and have you go through the steps to view and, in most cases, walk away with materials.

This special opportunity will take place over a Tuesday and Wednesday because they are the quieter days at these facilities. The classes will begin with an introduction along with advice and descriptions of the collections. Then you will visit the research rooms, learn about the rules, equipment, and hints for locating materials. You will meet the staffs -- the most important resource. Toward the end of each day you will have time to work on your own project with one-on-one guidance.

The first day, Tuesday, March 31, will take place at the National Archives in College Park and last from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM. After 1:30 there will be an optional group lunch and one-on-one help until 5 PM. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from.

The second day, Wednesday, April 1, will take place at the Library of Congress and last from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM. After 1:30 there will be an optional group lunch and one-on-one help until 5 PM. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from.

It is strongly recommended that you attend both sessions for the maximum benefit. However, you can still register for a single day session. If you register for both sessions together, you will receive a discount.

LOCATION

Tuesday, March 31 (National Archives at College Park)*

Wednesday, April 1 (Library of Congress)*

*NOTE: Specific location to meet up will be sent to you separately closer to the date. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from.

FEES

Both Days Together (DISCOUNT) Early Bird Rate: $200 (Register/pay through March 1)

Both Days Together (DISCOUNT) Regular Rate: $225 (Register/pay March 2-31)

Day 1 ONLY (March 31 at the National Archives at College Park): $125 (register/pay through March 31)

Day 2 ONLY (April 1 at the Library of Congress): $125 (register/pay through March 31)

DOCS INSIDERS DISCOUNT AND ALL-ACCESS PASSHOLDER COMPS
If you are a member of the Docs Insiders program, you can get a 20% discount on the registration fees for this workshop if you register by the Earlybird or Regular deadlines. If you are an All-Access Passholder, registration is required but is at no additional cost to you. If you missed our e-mail with the promo code, please reach us at contact AT docsinprogress DOT org to get it.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Bonnie Rowan

With a graduate degree in film Bonnie Rowan came from Wisconsin to work for the US Information Agency but soon was teaching film studies and production as an assistant professor at Towson University in Baltimore. She wrote 2 books describing media resources in the Washington area, then began a 30-year career as a professional on-site media researcher. Rowan has credits on over 650 productions, was nominated for an Emmy for research for RAPE OF EUROPA and another this past year for MINE WARS. She has research credits on several Academy award nominees. Recent projects range from BETTY PAGE REVEALS ALL to AMERICAN REDS to SALINGER.