As Friday was the last day that CW and LO were to be in the office, we wrapped up a lot of loose ends. We have essentially processed all but one category of the material that was to be added to the archives. What remains is a bankers box of slides - maybe around 1500 or so - that need to be viewed and the good ones digitized. It is our hope that the school can find a student or a volunteer to take this on once a good scanner has been obtained. We also met with some of those responsible for the physical plant to discuss possibilities for new furniture (to replace the hodge-podge of filing cabinets and shelving) and possibly expand the space. Their comments seemed encouraging, but we shall see how the ideas progress.
Thursday afternoon had been the start of the annual Mussoorie Mountain Festival, this year under the aegis of the Hanifl Centre. The program opened with a showing of a selection of short films, produced in India by Indians, of outdoor activities - mountain climbing, mountain biking, skateboarding, white-water kayaking. Coinciding with International Women's Day, several women climbers were featured speakers. I was able to see the opening films, but was busy most of the day Friday so wasn't able to hear the speakers.
Thursday afternoon had been the start of the annual Mussoorie Mountain Festival, this year under the aegis of the Hanifl Centre. The program opened with a showing of a selection of short films, produced in India by Indians, of outdoor activities - mountain climbing, mountain biking, skateboarding, white-water kayaking. Coinciding with International Women's Day, several women climbers were featured speakers. I was able to see the opening films, but was busy most of the day Friday so wasn't able to hear the speakers.
