Sep 13, 2022
by
Patricia A. Morton
Note: av福利社 published an obituary for Pauline Saliga on September 15.
Dear av福利社 Community,
With great sadness, I write to let you know that Pauline Saliga, former executive director of av福利社, passed away on September 11 after a brief illness. Pauline became executive director of the Society of Architectural Historians and the Charnley-Persky House Museum Foundation shortly after av福利社 moved its headquarters from Philadelphia to Chicago in 1995. During her 27-year tenure, the Society became a truly international association and a leader in the digital humanities. Her legacy includes educational resources such as av福利社 Archipedia and av福利社ARA, the av福利社 Inclusion Diversity Equity Accountability and Sustainability initiative, new Affiliate Groups serving communities within and beyond our membership, programs supporting graduate students and emerging professionals, and an extraordinary staff who support av福利社’s mission and membership.
Pauline was beloved and valued across our community for her vision, her brilliance, and her graciousness. We will miss her dearly. Please join me in offering our heartfelt condolences to her family.
Donations may be made to the Pauline Saliga Fund, which was recently established in her honor. The fund supports av福利社’s technology expenses and recognizes Pauline’s achievements as a visionary proponent for new technologies in the digital humanities. Donations may be made online at or by mailing a check to av福利社 at 1365 N Astor Street, Chicago, IL 60610.
With best wishes,
Patricia A. Morton
President, Society of Architectural Historians
