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The Costume Society of America Midwestern Region Regional Meeting
"Study Tour of Ottawa/Gatineau"
October 1-2, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Registration closing date: Sep. 10, 2010
Located on the Ottawa River, bridging two provinces, the National Capital Region includes Ottawa, Ontario where the Parliament Buildings tower over the downtown area and across from it, the magnificent Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec. In a truly bilingual city with the cosmopolitan charm of the Old World, you will have the opportunity to visit museums, shop in the unique Byward Market and sample fabulous food from a variety of restaurants.
Papers
- "Keeping it Up: Developments in Textile Mounting Systems" - Karla Livingston, Senior Technician and Kristina Lahde, Technician, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON
- "Ethel Frankau and the Fashion Press" - Aisling J. Joe, Graduate Student, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
- "Dressing the Women of St. Clara College" - Susan M. Strawn, PhD, Associate Professor, Dominican University, River Forest, IL
- "The Calash: Unfolding Some of its Secrets" - Ruth K. Mills, Milliner, Ottawa, ON
- "Western Split Riding Skirt - Fashion or Function" - Megan Huelman, Graduate Student, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NB
Tours
- Behind the scenes tours of the collections at the Canadian Museum of Civilization with Tina Bates, Curator of Home Life, and Costumes and Textiles.
- Guided tour of the Bytown Museum, a small museum which explores the evolution of Ottawa from its earliest days as Bytown.
- Docent tours of the Aboriginal and Inuit Art and artifacts on exhibit at the National Gallery of Canada.
- Canada's National Art Centre - gather for tours of the Centre and the theatre archives with Gerald Grace, Archivist.
Getting There
The Macdonald Cartier (YOW) Airport in Ottawa is serviced by Air Canada/United Airlines, West Jet and Delta/Northwest Airlines.
Please note that a valid passport is required for travel to Canada
Ground Transportation
Transportation is available from the airport to the hotel by shuttle service or taxi. Airport Shuttle Service can be booked beforehand or at the airport upon arrival 1-613-260-2359.
One way adult fare is $14.00 and round trip is $24.00. Taxi fare to the downtown area is approximately $30.00 one way.
Hotel Information
Arrangements for accommodation have been made at the historic Lord Elgin Hotel, 100 Elgin Street, Ottawa. Room rates are traditional with two queen beds at $155.00 single/double and Executive King at $170 single/ $190 double.
Please call toll free 1-800-267-4298 or email http://www.lordelginhotel.ca and request rooms reserved for the Costume Society of America. Rooms are available until August 31, 2010.
Registration
Fees include all entrance and tour fees, one buffet luncheon and one closing reception. Registration closing date is September 10, 2010.
| • Members: | $ 90 |
| • Student Members | $ 45 |
| • Non-members | $100 |
To register, download and complete the registration form and mail it with your payment to Irene Romaniw as indicated on the form.
Registration Form
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