Courses

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  • 2003
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 1998
• The Structure of Paintings and the Mechanical Properties of Cultural Materials (August 4-7, 2008)
• Symposium of Collections Environments
• 2000 ANAGPIC26
• 1999 SPNHC99

Conservation Conference

• Second Annual Conservation Conference

Programs

• Archaeological Conservation Program
• Furniture Conservation Training Program (FCTP)
• Microscopy
• Research, Libraries, Archives Collections Conservation Task Force (RELACT)
• Science Teaching Art Teaching Science (STATS)

JUST IN TIME: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR PAPER-BASED COLLECTIONS #C98-10

SEPTEMBER 15-16, 1998

The Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education is pleased to announce the sixth series of the Research, Libraries, and Archives Collections Conservation Task Force (RELACT) Program.

This is a two-day course on developing a disaster plan, with a hands-on exercise for rescuing water-damaged documents.

Topics include understanding the nature of disasters, disaster planning, preventive measures, management of water-damaged documents, and a one-day workshop on rescuing water-damaged documents.

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Fee:           $50.00 for lecture; $100.00 for workshop
Enrollment:            50 participants for lecture; 30 participants for workshop
Time:                      Daily, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Deadline:                August 1, 1998 or as filled
Location:                 Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education,  Museum Support Center
For Information:     Fei-Wen Tsai 301-238-3700 x148
                                Francine Lewis 301-238-3700 x102
To apply:                 Please fill out course registration form.