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.