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| The IEV is a non- profit making entity, created in 1960 by a group of people from Valls resident in Barcelona, who then moved to the town of Valls. It figures in the Registre d'Entitats de la Generalitat de Catalunya and in the Registre de Voluntariat. It has also been recognised as a regional centre of studies since 1979. It also works with CSIC through the Confederación Española de Centros de Estudios Locales and is a founding member of the Coordinadora de Centres d'Estudis de Parla Catalana. |
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| The founding members of the IEV are: |
Ramon Barbat Miracle Josep M. Bigas Canals César Martinell Brunet Josep M. Selva Grifell |
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| The objectives of the IEV include the study and spreading
of history and local and regional news, not only through research, but also
through the biographic and critical analysis of the people from Valls and
the Alt Camp who stand out for their work. Other important objectives include
the study and protection of the environment. We are also open to auditing,
assessing and participating in activities linked to the research, cataloguing,
and evaluation of the treasures of Valls and its region in the following
fields: archaeology, history, science, economic and social; all in the name
of preserving the local heritage. Similarly, this contribution to the development
of regional culture motivates other work groups to organise conferences,
seminars, courses, workshops, symposiums etc. and also to organise competitions
to promote the research and preservation of the local heritage. The spreading
of ideas and the publication of specialised works has always been one of
the most important objectives of IEV since its beginnings; and we have always
paid a great deal of attention to ensuring that all publications reach a
minimum standard of scientific content without losing its appeal to the
public. We should also point out the important role the IEV plays as assessors
and consulters for local institutions, especially for Valls Council.
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Headquarter¹s inside view
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| We are situated in the Old Sant Roc Hospital (1,
Jaume Huguet Street, Valls). Throughout the years we have managed to breathe
life into our headquarters by creating an atmosphere of group work and by
organising a continuous series of events. As well as having a full time
secretary service ( Monday to Friday, morning and afternoons), the Institut
d'Estudis Vallencs also has a book and periodical library specialising in
local and regional themes, a hall with a capacity of sixty people, two meeting
rooms, a nature room, a photography laboratory and a room for the Comisión
de Arqueología and its works. We also have two exhibition rooms (Sant Roc
room and Sant Roc Chapel space dedicated to contemporary art). As the
first phase of restoration work finalised in 1996, we now have a new indoor
area, Sant Roc Patio, available for exhibitions and other activities.
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Old Sant Roc Hospital |
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| The IEV is run by a General Assembly made up of honorific
members, long standing members, and corporate members. This Assembly designates
the entity's Directors Board to analyse any work done and to define the
line to be taken in the future. To ensure everything works correctly, the
Permanent Commission meets once a week to guarantee that agreements made
with the Directors Board are carried out. Collaborating members and subscribers
also form part of the IEV. The figure of Honorific Member is a title given
to people or institutions who have collaborated with the entity in an outstanding
way.
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Secretary Timetable The Secretary´s timetable is Monday to Friday 9am 1 pm and then 4 pm 8 pm.
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