| PA-51118-05 | Preservation and Access: Preservation/Access Projects | Historic New England | Conservation Assessment of Rare Book Collection | 1/1/2005 - 6/30/2006 | $5,000.00 | Lorna | | Condon | | | | Historic New England | Boston | MA | 02114-2702 | USA | 2004 | Archival Management and Conservation | Preservation/Access Projects | Preservation and Access | 5000 | 0 | 5000 | 0 | A conservation assessment of the rare book collection of architectural history, which will identify immediate conservation treatment needs and develop a long-term conservation plan.
Two expert consultants will make a conservation assessment of SPNEA’s Rare Book Collection. The work will focus on the collection’s environmental needs, proper cleaning & handling, space & housing requirements, and identify any titles needing immediate treatment. Included will be a long-term conservation plan for 2,000 16th to 20th century titles in the Collection, and individualized treatment proposals for approximately 50 titles selected by SPNEA’s Curator of Library & Archives. Project opportunities for future interns will also be identified. Estimated time required is 4 days on-site and 3.5 days off-site work. This conservation assessment project will ensure both the preservation and accessibility of this important collection. |