A Preservation Assessment of the Women's Studio Workshop Archive

FAIN: PA-51566-06

Women's Studio Workshop, Inc. (Kingston, NY 12401-8420)
Ann E. Kalmbach (Project Director: May 2005 to July 2006)

General preservation and archival management assessments in preparation for the rehousing of archival collections related to the history of a grassroots feminist arts studio and the printmakers, photographers, and other women artists in residence from 1974 to the present.

WSW is requesting $2,720 from NEH to work with preservation professional Erica Blumenfeld to review WSW's archival materials and develop a detailed plan for rehousing the collection. Activities include reviewing current collections storage, discussing future plans for the materials & going over policies & practices for archive use. A written report will contain prioritized recommendations for future preservation action.