General Preservation Assessment for Archives

FAIN: PA-51097-05

Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine Archives (Richfield, OH 44286-9481)
Mary Denis Maher (Project Director: May 2004 to October 2006)

A general preservation assessment to ensure the long-term care of archives and objects related to the history of a Roman Catholic women's religious order, 1851 to 1926.

A general preservation planning assessment of the archival holdings of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine(CSA)with attention to: the 19th and early 20th century documents (1851-1926) pertaining to the early life and works of CSA;the Heritage room which contains artifacts from this period;collections from the mid-20th century documenting two sisters who were significant figures in Northeast OH. The written report of the external, qualified consultant would identify and prioritize recommended actions which would be part of a long-range plan for improving the environmental conditions of the documents and the continued preservation of the holdings, thus improving accessibility for internal and external publics, particularly historians.