Program

Preservation and Access: Preservation Assistance Grants

Period of Performance

1/1/2019 - 6/30/2020

Funding Totals

$5,987.00 (approved)
$5,987.00 (awarded)


Rehousing and Preservation Supplies for the Regis University Santo Collection

FAIN: PG-263515-19

Regis University (Denver, CO 80221-1099)
Hannah Miller (Project Director: April 2018 to March 2022)

The rehousing of approximately 1,000 objects in preservation quality cabinets as well as environmental monitoring equipment to protect Regis University’s collection of New Mexican Santo art.  The collection, ranging from the 18th century to the present day, comprises paintings and drawings on canvas, tin, and wood tablets, as well as sculptures and mixed media objects made out of ceramic, plastic, bone, cactus, cardboard, textiles, and glass that represent images of Jesus and Catholic saints. The collection is used in the study of religious history, missionary history, and Latino history and culture in New Mexico and Colorado.

Regis University Library is requesting funds to purchase storage furniture and environmental monitoring supplies to support preservation efforts for Regis University’s Santo Collection.