Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 09:08:11 -0500
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From: [log in to unmask] (Marilyn Harper)
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Subject: Re[2]: Authenticity Roundtable
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     Can someone tell me what the difference is between authenticity and
     integrity?  I work at the National Register where we think maintaining
     integrity is critical for historic places.  I agree with that
     position, but many people don't.

     Authenticity, on the other hand, seems to be universally recognized as
     a desirable quality, though I assume the same heated debates occur
     when the question is decided what specific places have it and what
     don't.

     Can anyone tell me where I can find a definition of authenticity that
     I can understand?

     Even though I am about to retire from the Register to return to
     consultantland, I am still fascinated by this whole issue.

     Sorry for what is probably a really stupid question.

     Marilyn Harper


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Subject: Re: Authenticity Roundtable
Author:  JRhodes <[log in to unmask]> at np--internet
Date:    3/20/01 4:05 PM


To Cuyler Page et al:

As moderator I will be drawing on the other participants for examples
and perspective on the topic.  I have project examples of my own
(Ellis, GCT, Grover Cleveland Birthplace, Wright's Freeman House in
Hollywood, etc.) plus notes on prior symposiums and writings,
definitions of authenticity, and some of my personal views toward
authenticity as not being an absolute, but speaking in many shades and
colors.

I know Erich will talk about the temples in Nepal, and Gunny about
19th century office buildings, and I will record everyone.  But until
I hear what Arch. Record or APT is interested in, and not having
anything yet in writing from the other presenters, I don't know what
form the written proceedings will take.  It's not a paper presenting
event, but a roundtable discussion, as parlor-style as I can make of
a big bare room with cork walls.

Otherwise...sharing is good!  I like sharing.

--JWR