Photo of the archives room at the United Methodist Church in Kent, Ohio. The boxes, papers, and materials are stored on metal shelves. The location was a part of the tours taken the day before the official conference began. It was the 49th annual CSLA conference and was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of attendees gathered in the archives of the Kent State University Special Collections. There is a statue of Babar the fictional elephant character from a popular children's series. The group visited the archives on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of the Babar Collection of John L. Boonshaft in the archives of the Kent State University Special Collections. There is a statue, posters, books, and other items featuring Babar, the fictional elephant character from the popular children's series. A group of attendees visited the archives on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of the Babar Collection of John L. Boonshaft in the archives of the Kent State University Special Collections. On the floor there are rocking chairs, and 'elephants' featuring Babar, the fictional elephant character from the popular children's series. On the shelves are boxes filled with other Babar related items. A group of attendees visited the archives on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of the wall display for the Kent State Shootings: May 4 Collection in the Kent State University Special Collection and Archives. The display case runs the length of the hallway and contains blown-up print photographs with notes of the event. A group of attendees is standing in the hall and are facing the display case. They visited the archives on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of a black and white print from the Kent State Shootings: May 4 Collection in the archives of the Kent State University Special Collections. In the photo students are seen running in different direction on campus. There is smoke rising from a spot between the students. A group of attendees visited the archives on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of the Cryptography Manuscripts on display in the reading room of Kent State University Special Collections. There are books from 1915-1961 in the collection and a plaque reading "Cryptography as a popular pastime" is at the top. There are also other notes in the display case. A group of attendees visited the archives on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of two lithographic souvenir plates on display in the reading room of Kent State University Special Collections. They are part of the Crime-related Artifacts collection. The one on the left depicts a prisoner in front of a judge saying "Mr. Le Judge me cite deux temoins qui m'ont vu moi je lui en citreai plus de mille qui ne m'ont pas vu.", meaning "His Honor cites me two witnesses who saw me; but I will cite more that a thousand of them who didn't see me." The one on the right shows a man standing in front of an empty safe with hands on his head. The legend reads "Ou est le cassier?", meaning "Where is the cashier?" A group of attendees visited the archives on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of two separate display cases in the Special Collections & Archives reading room of Kent State University. Inside are two smaller collections under the umbrella group "Crime-related Artifacts". On the left are pieces of Staffordshire Pottery, which includes the figurines of murderers. On the right are lithographic plates and large metal medallions that are part of the Souvenir Plates & Medallions collection. A group of attendees visited the archives on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photograph of an illuminated book from a tour of the Bridwell Library at SMU in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. The item is a part of the archival materials kept by the library and it was set out for display by archivist Timothy Binkley. The manuscript is supported by wedges to protect the binding while it is held open. The materials were put on display for the attendees who were taking a tour of the location.

Photo of two figurines on display in the reading room of Kent State University Special Collections. They are part of the Crime-related Artifacts collection and are of Maria and Frederick Manning, a married couple who murdered a man for his money in 1849. A group of attendees visited the archives on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of Marianne Stowers standing next to the large Babar statue in the Kent State University Archives. On the shelf behind her are boxes labeled with pictures of Babar, marking them as part of the Babar Collection of John L. Boonshaft. Stowers, along with a group of attendees, visited the archives on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photograph of archival materials from a tour of the Bridwell Library at SMU in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. They were laid out on a conference table by archivist Timothy Binkley for the attendees to view. The books are supported by wedges to protect their binding when they're held open. One of the books is illuminated and the documents are inside of plastic sleeves to protect them.

Photograph of a handwritten letter from a tour of the Bridwell Library at SMU in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. The letter is inside of a plastic sleeve to protect it and its sitting on top of a box that holds it and other materials and items in the collection. The side of the box has a piece of paper attached that reads "Collection BridArch 303.52: Frances E. Willard papers Box 1730 C". A book is visible on the table past the box. Archivist Timothy Binkley set up the display for the group of attendees on the tour of the location.

Photograph of the attendees on a tour of the Bridwell Library at SMU in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. They are standing at the end of a conference table where several different books, manuscripts, photos, and documents have been laid out by Timothy Binkley, an archivist, who is standing among them. One of the books is illuminated.

Photograph of archival materials from a tour of the Bridwell Library at SMU in Dallas during the 2015 Church and Synagogue Library Association conference. They were laid out on a conference table by archivist Timothy Binkley for the attendees to view. The books have been set into cradles, or are supported by wedges, to protect their binding when they're held open. One of the books is illuminated. The photos are in sheets to protect them as well.

Photo of Cara Gilgenbach speaking to attendees in the Special Collections & Archives Reading Room of Kent State University. Behind her is a desk and the entrance to the library's archives. The group visited on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photograph of Ralph Hartsock from the 47th Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, which was held at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Portland, Oregon. He is sitting down at a conference table with his laptop in front of him. It is connected to the television at the end of the table and is showing his presentation "Digital Repositories of Religious History". The slide reads "Other non-digital Repositories: Northwest Digital Archives", the first bullet reads "The Northwest Digital Archives (NWDA) provides enhanced access to archival and manuscript collections in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Alaska, Utah, and Washington" and includes a link, the second bullet reads "Union database of Encoded Archival Description (EAD) finding aids", and the third bullet reads "Scope agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and natural resources urban and rural social movements, local state, regional, and national politics. Native American language and culture; and the place of religious communities in the region." He is at the end of the presentation. Tara Carlisle was aiding in the presentation over Skype.

Photograph of J. Theodore (Jim) Anderson taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Anderson is the Director of the Library and Archives at The National Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC and a former President of the Church and Synagogue Library Association.

Photo of Cara Gilgenbach (brown) speaking to attendees in the Special Collections & Archives Reading Room of Kent State University. There are display cases built into the wall and tables in the center for visitors. Marcia Trauernicht is sitting at one. The group visited on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of a black and white print from the Kent State Shooting Collection on display in the Special Collections & Archives Reading Room of Kent State University. The image is of students gathered around an injured person. A group of attendees visited on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of attendees gathered in the Special Collections & Archives Reading Room of Kent State University. Meghan Harper (red skirt), Evelyn Pockrass (white jacket), and Cheryl Cutchin (light purple) are standing against the display cases in the room with the other attendees. Their bags are on the tables for visitors. The group visited on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

Photo of Cara Gilgenbach speaking to attendees in the Special Collections & Archives Reading Room of Kent State University. There are display cases built into the wall and tables in the center for visitors. Evelyn Pockrass (white cardigan) and Cheryl Cutchin (light purple) are standing next to the displays. The group visited on the first day of the 49th annual CSLA conference that was held at Kent State University from June 27-29 in 2016.

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