Email digest for the Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList) egroup. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. RE: Removing dye from ivory handles 2. RE: Looking for good "homes" for portions of my library 3. Job posting: heritage scientist at the Swedish National Heritage Board, Visby, Sweden 4. WCG Meeting Announcement - April 3rd 5. RE: Removing dye from ivory handles 6. 2025 Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation 7. RE: Looking for good "homes" for portions of my library 8. Art Bio Matters Seminar - Perceptions of Human Remains 9. REPOSTING: Fellowship Opportunity, Objects Conservation, Historic New England 10. More items from my library seeking "good" homes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Kirsty Clark Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025 11:06 AM Subject: RE: Removing dye from ivory handles Message: Hello Martin. thank you so much, will give this a try if we can! ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 03-17-2025 20:59 From: Martin O'Brien Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Kirsty, I use a lot of dyes and inevitably will get some on my skin when a glove gets a puncture. I use a special hand cleaner called Reduran which removes the dye stain from my skin as if magic. I'm not sure if it would be suitable for ivory however. I'm a wooden objects conservator and know very little about ivory. Reduran was re-named a few years ago to Kresto Kolor Special. Sadly it was discontinued by the manufacturer/distributor here in the States, but I suspect that it might still be available in UK or Europe as it seems like a European product. If you do find it over there, let me know as my supply is running low and there is no replacement. There is an entirely different product called Amodex and it is marketed to people who use fountain pens . . . sooner or later fountain pen users get ink on their clothes. You might consider looking into this product as well. Best wishes, ------------------------------ Martin O'Brien PA-AIC Wooden Artifact Conservator in Private Practice Winston Salem, NC 336-773-1334 ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 03-14-2025 11:29 From: Kirsty Clark Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Hello, I am currently conserving a set of instruments with ivory handles. They were damaged in a leak, and the dye from the case was transferred onto the ivory. We have managed to remove some of the dye but it is still pretty obvious. We have tried humidifying, IDA and WA paste, but it has not removed the dye. I was hopping that someone may have more experience and ideas into what could be done to remove the dye. Thank you, ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 2.From: Rosa Lowinger Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025 11:06 AM Subject: RE: Looking for good "homes" for portions of my library Message: Wendy... There is a group that puts together books about conservation and preservation to donate to Cuba. It is run by Norma Barbacci. May I put her in touch with you about these books? I think theyd be important to get to Havana. congrats on the downsize! RosaRosa Lowinger, F-AIC, FAPT, FAAR 09Founder/ Principal ConservatorRLA Conservation of Art + Architecture <http://www.rlaconservation.com> Miami Los Angeles 305.573.7011 323.377.8425Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/RLAConservation> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/rlaconservation/> | Website <https://rlaconservation.com/> New Yorker on Dwell Time <https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/06/the-woman-restoring-basquiats-forgotten-ferris-wheel> Kirkus Starred Review of Dwell Time <https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/rosa-lowinger/dwell-time/> This email message and any files attached are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential and may contain privileged information from Rosa Lowinger & Associates. The information is intended solely for use by the individual(s) or entit(ies) named as the recipient hereof and is also covered by the electronic communications privacy act (18 USC Sections 2510-2521). Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, copying or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email immediately and destroy copies of the original message. ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 3/17/2025 6:59:00 PM From: Wendy Jessup Subject: Looking for good "homes" for portions of my library Greetings all - After 50 years in the museums, I have decided to downsize and consolidate my library. At this point, I'm starting with looking for new homes and users for the following: Technical Studies in the Field of Fine Arts, published by the Fogg Art Museum: Volume III, 1934 - 1935, hardcover Volume V, #1 July 1936; #2 October 1936; #4 April 1937 Volume VII, #2 October 1938 Volume VII: #1 July 1939; #3 January 1940 Studies in Conservation, IIC: random volumes from 1959 through 1975 Mostly full series from 1977 through 2023 JAIC: mostly full series from 1997 through 2023 Conservation and Conservation Perspectives, the GCI Newsletter: mostly all volumes from 1991 to date. I realize that many of the more recent materials may be available online, but earlier volumes may not be. I would love to donate them to an under-resourced organization or to practitioners that are working to rebuild their libraries after a fire or flood or some other loss. All are free, but am asking that whoever wants them pay for shipping. Wendy Jessup Arlington, VA ------------------------------ Wendy Jessup Conservator Wendy Jessup and Associates, Inc. Arlington United States ------------------------------ 3.From: Elyse Canosa Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025 11:06 AM Subject: Job posting: heritage scientist at the Swedish National Heritage Board, Visby, Sweden Message: We are currently looking to hire heritage scientists for the continued development of the Swedish National Heritage Board's Heritage Laboratory The Heritage Laboratory is part of the Unit for Heritage Science. This unit is responsible for supporting research and knowledge building in the field of cultural heritage and for coordinating and propelling the interdisciplinary research area of heritage science in Sweden. The unit compromises approximately 10 employees, and is divided into activities related to the Heritage Laboratory, a research environment for runes and runic inscriptions, and work with international and national standardization in cultural conservation. The Heritage Laboratory is an open research infrastructure and resource for scientific analyses in heritage science. Our field is interdisciplinary and often requires collaboration both nationally and internationally. To generate knowledge that leads to developed practices for the sustainable use and preservation of cultural heritage, we drive and participate in various R&D collaborations. Our infrastructure is also open to collaborations that aim to uncover new cultural-historical knowledge. Our partners come from universities, museums, other cultural heritage institutions and laboratories. The instrument park includes SEM-EDS, XRF, X-ray, multiband imaging, FTIR and Raman. The heritage laboratory is equipped with portable instruments and analyses are also carried out on site at museums or other locations. We run the Heritage Science Sweden network and represent Sweden in the European infrastructure initiative E-RIHS. Your tasks In the role of heritage scientist, you will: lead and participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects, where you will be responsible for scientific/technical competence. communicate results and work to ensure that experiences and methods are implemented by different target groups be responsible for tasks in the joint work to run and develop the Cultural Heritage Laboratory as a node for Heritage Science. This may include being responsible for the operation and procurement of instruments. It may also involve strategic work to promote national and international R&D collaborations, monitor and communicate relevant calls for R&D funds, or to highlight existing national resources within heritage science in the form of competences, laboratory resources, facilities and research environments. Working in the Heritage Laboratory is a fun and varied job where we encounter many scientific issues and new collaboration partners. We are looking for someone who likes diverse tasks and has a curious attitude towards new methods and subject areas. You are interested in working with our cultural heritage so that it can be preserved, used and developed. The staff group has a mix of backgrounds and expertice where your unique combination of experiences and knowledge contribute to a broad overall competence. Your Competence You have a PhD in a field relevant to heritage science, such as chemistry, physics, engineering, conservation science, or archaeology. You have experience participating in research and development projects in collaboration with others. You are experienced in disseminating and communicating results and methods, both through scientific publishing and in popular science contexts. You must be proficient in both Swedish and English, in both spoken and written form. If you have an international background, you need to be willing to learn Swedish to carry out the work. It is advantageous if you have experience in one or more of the following areas: Knowledge of different materials' components, degradation processes, and preservation Experience with advanced documentation methods such as X-ray, IR, and UV photography Experience with spectroscopic analysis methods such as SEM-EDS, XRF, Raman, and FTIR Experience in identifying, applying for, and working with funding from various research financiers Experience with research infrastructures Documented experience in pedagogical and communicative work related to R&D Education or experience in cultural studies, such as conservation, art history or museums. As a person, you are structured and capable of working independently. You are goal- and results-oriented and have strong collaboration skills. You willingly share your knowledge and take an interest in the expertise of others. Other Information The position is full-time and permanent, with a six-month probationary period. The location is Visby. The work is based at the Heritage Laboratory in Visby and requires a high degree of physical presence at the workplace. Start date: flexible Salary: Salaries are set individually but an expected range is 41000 - 47000 Swedish crowns (SEK) per month. Contact: Sara Norrehed, [email protected] Union representative: Oscar Engberg (ST-kultur, [email protected]), Fredrik Nihlén (SACO-S, [email protected]) Last application submission date: 6 April 2025, 11:59 PM CEST Apply here: https://raa.varbi.com/job/gotland/heritage_scientist-804789.html <https://raa.varbi.com/job/gotland/heritage_scientist-804789.html>. Click on "Logga in och sök jobbet" at the bottom of the page to access the application submission portal. ------------------------------ Elyse Canosa Heritage Scientist Riksantikvarieämbetet /Swedish National Heritage Board Visby, Sweden ------------------------------ 4.From: Lindsay Cross Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025 11:07 AM Subject: WCG Meeting Announcement - April 3rd Message: Please join the Washington Conservation Guild in-person for the 7th Meeting of the 2024/2025 Season Emerging Professionals Talks Thursday, April 3 2025 5:00–7:00 pm Social hour: 5–6 pm, talks begin at 6 pm (image courtesy of SOS) Location: National Park Seminary Ballroom 9615 Dewitt Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Transportation: Linden Lane stops Montgomery County Ride-On Bus #4 <https://montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/routesandschedules/allroutes/route004.html> “Forest Glen” Metro Station (Red Line) 1 mile away Street parking available in surrounding neighborhood Three Emerging Professionals will be presenting on the following topics: Isabella Moritz MA Candidate Fashion Institute of Technology Perennial Pansies: A Case Study for Reconstruction as an Investigation and Conservation Technique for Altered Garments Elle Friedberg Mellon Fellow in Objects Conservation at the Walters Art Museum Conservation Treatment of a 16th-Century Lacquered Iron Helmet: Application of the Shimbari Technique for Consolidation Sarah Fong 4th Year Chemistry Undergraduate at the University of Virginia Scientific Analysis of Inkjet Prints at the National Gallery of Art: A Survey of Conservation Science Analytical Techniques This event is free to WCG members; in-person meetings are $10 for non-members. 2024/2025 WCG season memberships are $35 for professionals, $25 for renewing emerging professionals, and free to emerging professionals who are entering their first season as a WCG member. For more information about this season’s meetings, please visit <https://washingtonconservationguild.org/meeting-schedule-2023-2024-season>https://washingtonconservationguild.org/meeting-schedule-2024-2025-season/ <https://washingtonconservationguild.org/meeting-schedule-2024-2025-season/> Our meetings are public, and pictures may appear on WCG’s website and social media accounts. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! ------------------------------ Lindsay Cross Membership Secretary Washington Conservation Guild ------------------------------ 5.From: Kirsty Clark Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025 11:07 AM Subject: RE: Removing dye from ivory handles Message: thank you very much! will give this a try if we can! ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 03-17-2025 06:23 From: Celeste Sturgeon Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Hi Kirsty, I think it depends on the type of dye, but I had some success many years ago removing a pink dye stain from the handle of an ivory fan using a 4% solution of Triammonium Citrate – I think if the dye has metallic components/mordants, then chelating agents might help to shift them. There's the usual difficulty with exposure of ivory to moisture, but poultices/gels as a delivery method might be a way to control the amount of moisture being introduced? Best wishes, <https://www.lincoln.ac.uk> Situated in the heart of a historic city, the University of Lincoln is committed to transforming lives and communities through our teaching and research. We are listed in the world's top 150 universities in the Times Higher Education's (THE) Young University Rankings 2024 and hold a five-star score overall in the QS Stars rating system of global universities. We are one of a select group of universities to achieve the top Gold rating overall and in both aspect ratings for student experience and student outcomes in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. We were awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education in 2023. The information in this e-mail and any attachments may be confidential. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and remove it from your system. Do not disclose the contents to another person or take copies. Email is not secure and may contain viruses. The University of Lincoln makes every effort to ensure email is sent without viruses, but cannot guarantee this and recommends recipients take appropriate precautions. The University may monitor email traffic data and content in accordance with its policies and English law. Further information can be found at:https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/legal <https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/legal>. Original Message: Sent: 3/14/2025 11:29:00 AM From: Kirsty Clark Subject: Removing dye from ivory handles Hello, I am currently conserving a set of instruments with ivory handles. They were damaged in a leak, and the dye from the case was transferred onto the ivory. We have managed to remove some of the dye but it is still pretty obvious. We have tried humidifying, IDA and WA paste, but it has not removed the dye. I was hopping that someone may have more experience and ideas into what could be done to remove the dye. Thank you, ------------------------------ Kirsty Clark London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 6.From: David Stokoe Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025 1:25 PM Subject: 2025 Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation Message: 2025 Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation Join us Wednesday, April 2 from 3-4:30 PM (EST) in Bird Library's Peter Graham Scholarly Commons or on Zoom for the 2025 Syracuse University Libraries' annual Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation, featuring Jennifer Hain Teper, Velde Professor and Preservation Librarian at the University of Illinois Libraries. Hain Teper's hybrid lecture is titled "Historic Scrapbooks in Libraries and Archives – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." Register to attend the lecture: Register<https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WOUj6aIQerh2Jw <https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WOUj6aIQerh2Jw>> Anybody who works in or with library and archival collections knows that historic scrapbooks are some of the most engaging and personal materials found in our collections. However, they are also one of the most challenging to care for and provide access to. This talk will offer a brief history of scrapbooks, their structure and materials, as well as examples of what makes them so special. Jennifer Hain Teper will then offer a series of case studies of how several challenging scrapbooks and photo albums from the Gwendolyn Brooks Papers <https://digital.library.illinois.edu/collections/0d7334e0-1427-013a-7b5e-02d0d7bfd6e4-7 <https://digital.library.illinois.edu/collections/0d7334e0-1427-013a-7b5e-02d0d7bfd6e4-7>> were approached for conservation and digitization as part of a Save America's Treasures Grant at the University of Illinois Libraries from 2020-2023. Communication Access Realtime Translation will be provided. If you require other accommodations, please email Max Wagh at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]%[email protected]>> by March 21. A hands-on workshop, titled "Understanding Historic Scrapbooks and Their Preservation," will be held the following day, Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on the 6th floor of Bird Library in the Antje Bultmann Lemke Seminar Room and the Joan Breier Brodsky '67, G'68 Conservation Lab. The workshop is limited to 15 people, and advance registration is required. To register for the workshop, please email Max Wagh, SCRC Administrative Coordinator, at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]%[email protected]>>. About the Series: The annual Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation<https://library.syr.edu/scrc/programs/brodsky.php <https://library.syr.edu/scrc/programs/brodsky.php>> is endowed through a generous gift by William J. '65, G' 68 and Joan '67, G'68 Brodsky. Celebrating its 20th year in 2025, the Series features prominent library conservators that promote and advance knowledge of library conservation theory, practice and application among wide audiences, both on campus and in the region. About the Presenter: Jennifer Hain Teper serves as the Velde Professor and Preservation Librarian at the University of Illinois Libraries overseeing conservation, collections care, digital preservation and digitization services throughout the library system. Before her current position began in 2009, she served as the head of conservation at the University of Illinois libraries from 2001-2008. Jennifer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in August of 2000 with a MLIS and Certificate of Advanced Study in the Conservation and Preservation of Library and Archival Materials. She teaches several preservation and conservation related courses in the Graduate School of Information Science at the University of Illinois and also serves as an instructor at the Center for Collections Care. Her current research interests focus on the prioritization of preservation actions in academic and research libraries relative to holdings in shared print repositories and DEIA efforts within conservation education. She is a Fellow of the American Institute for Conservation. For More Information<https://library.syracuse.edu/news/jennifer-hain-teper-presenting-at-the-2025-brodsky-series-for-the-advancement-of-library-conservation/ <https://library.syracuse.edu/news/jennifer-hain-teper-presenting-at-the-2025-brodsky-series-for-the-advancement-of-library-conservation/>> Website:<https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/programming/brodsky-series-for-advancement-of-library-conservation/ <https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/programming/brodsky-series-for-advancement-of-library-conservation/>> Contact Us:<https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/ <https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/>> [Syracuse University Libraries official identity]<https://library.syracuse.edu/ <https://library.syracuse.edu/>> 222 Waverly Ave. Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 315.443.5534<tel:3154435534 <tel:3154435534>> ------------------------------ David Stokoe Rare Book & Paper Conservator Syracuse University Libraries Syracuse United States ------------------------------ 7.From: Lynda Bunting Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025 3:41 PM Subject: RE: Looking for good "homes" for portions of my library Message: Hi Wendy, GCI will gladly take the early issues of Technical Studies in the Field of Fine Arts, published by the Fogg Art Museum: Volume III, 1934 - 1935, hardcover Volume V, #1 July 1936; #2 October 1936; #4 April 1937 Volume VII, #2 October 1938 Volume VII: #1 July 1939; #3 January 1940 All the articles and abstracts in these early issues appear in AATA. A few years ago, we reviewed them and abstracted and input any that were missing. Best, Lynda ------------------------------ Lynda Bunting Managing Editor, AATA Online Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles CA [email protected] ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 03-17-2025 18:59 From: Wendy Jessup Subject: Looking for good "homes" for portions of my library Greetings all - After 50 years in the museums, I have decided to downsize and consolidate my library. At this point, I'm starting with looking for new homes and users for the following: Technical Studies in the Field of Fine Arts, published by the Fogg Art Museum: Volume III, 1934 - 1935, hardcover Volume V, #1 July 1936; #2 October 1936; #4 April 1937 Volume VII, #2 October 1938 Volume VII: #1 July 1939; #3 January 1940 Studies in Conservation, IIC: random volumes from 1959 through 1975 Mostly full series from 1977 through 2023 JAIC: mostly full series from 1997 through 2023 Conservation and Conservation Perspectives, the GCI Newsletter: mostly all volumes from 1991 to date. I realize that many of the more recent materials may be available online, but earlier volumes may not be. I would love to donate them to an under-resourced organization or to practitioners that are working to rebuild their libraries after a fire or flood or some other loss. All are free, but am asking that whoever wants them pay for shipping. Wendy Jessup Arlington, VA ------------------------------ Wendy Jessup Conservator Wendy Jessup and Associates, Inc. Arlington United States ------------------------------ 8.From: Ashley Bowersox Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025 3:41 PM Subject: Art Bio Matters Seminar - Perceptions of Human Remains Message: Dear all, We're excited to announce Art Bio Matter's first member conversation of 2025 with Katherine "Kat" McFarlin, a conservator from the American Museum of Natural History and Cynthia Hahn, professor of Art History at Hunter College and the Graduate Center at CUNY. As with all Art Bio Matter events, membership is required to attend and participate in the discussion. If you haven't joined yet, you can easily do so on the main website: artbiomatters.org/join-abm <http://artbiomatters.org/join-abm> Best, Ashley ------- Perceptions of Human Remains with Katherine "Kat" McFarlin and Cynthia Hahn Thursday, March 27, 2025, 11:00 am ET Read the full description for the conversation below. An Art Bio Matters Membership is required to attend this event. Visit artbiomatters.org/join-abm <https://artbiomatters.org/join-abm> to become a member (it's free!). This discussion centers around one question - how do practices around interacting with bodily remains vary across cultures and time periods? Two branching lines of inquiry immediately arise from this initial query. First, how do we define (or identify) human remains, and subsequently what then constitutes respect for the deceased? Does reverence for the dead only extend to the physical body, or does it extend to - or even originate from - the applied cultural practices, associated objects and artworks, or religious contexts? Second, how were these remains intended to be seen and how should we 'see' them? Is visibility only possible for certain audiences? How should these concepts influence the modern study and display of human and non-human remains in institutional contexts? Where is the line between what can be scientifically known, and what ethically should be known? Cynthia, an art historian, and Kat, a conservator, will be holding an informal conversation on these topics, which may well be of interest to a wider range of scholars and practitioners: curators, scientists, and academics whose work involves human remains, and anyone else who may be concerned with thoughtful approaches regarding the study and stewardship of physical remains and associated belongings. The event will be followed by a discussion with members in attendance. ------------------------------ Ashley Bowersox Preventive Conservator & Graduate Candidate in Painting and Sculpture Conservation HKB, Bern, Switzerland ------------------------------ 9.From: Michaela Neiro Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025 9:22 PM Subject: REPOSTING: Fellowship Opportunity, Objects Conservation, Historic New England Message: Please note: A glitch in our online application form may have interfered with applications. It has been corrected so the deadline has been extended. Jenrette Conservation Fellow Historic New England, a national model for the care of regional heritage buildings, landscapes, and collections, is seeking a postgraduate conservation fellow specializing in objects conservation to join its Collections Services team. Historic New England is pleased to offer the Jenrette Conservation Fellowship, a postgraduate position in objects conservation. Candidates with experience or interest in wooden artifacts and/or textiles will also be considered. The term of the position is one year, commencing in September 2025. The position is designed to provide advanced training in conservation, broadening the fellow's technical skills and knowledge of a wide variety of objects and materials from the collection. Historic New England seeks motivated applicants from all backgrounds and values diversity with regard to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, and ability. Essential Duties: Work directly with the Conservator and Mellon Conservation Fellow in the examination, photography, treatment, and research of objects in the institution's permanent collection, both within the spacious, productive, and well-equipped conservation laboratory and on-site at Historic New England's historic house museums. Additional duties include preventive conservation, exhibition preparation, integrated pest management, conservation laboratory tours, site staff training, and public outreach. Challenges and Opportunities: The successful applicant will balance a variety of projects and keep up to date with new developments in the field. The fellow must be able to work collaboratively with staff across the organization to meet team and institutional goals. Projects for the year include treatment, preparation, and installation of objects for two exciting exhibitions: Shoe Stories- the first exhibition slated for our new visitor center in Historic New England's Center for Preservation and Collections (https://haverhillcenter.org/ <https://haverhillcenter.org/>); and our semiquincentennial exhibition entitled Myth and Memory: Stories of the Revolution. Projects may also include treatments related to new furnishing plans based on the research of our Recovering New England Voices initiatives and site work such as stabilization and inpainting of in-situ decorative paint finishes and collections surveys, and preventive care activities at individual house museums. Ideal Experience, Education, and Skills Graduate degree from a recognized conservation training programDemonstrated interest in historic houses and collectionsOutstanding hand skills and a familiarity with current conservation materials Proficiency with digital photographyExcellent communication and writing skillsProven time management, planning, and teamwork skillsExperience with moving art and sculptureMust be flexible and well-organizedMust have a valid driver's licenseInternational candidates will not be considered unless they currently possess a visa to work in the United States Historic New England is the oldest and largest regional preservation organization in the United States and owns and operates 38 historic sites. With more than 125,000 artifacts and 1.5 million archival documents, Historic New England has the most comprehensive and best-documented collection of New England life, including decorative arts and household furnishings, in the country. These collections are at the heart of our site experiences, public programs, and research. As reflected in our strategic agenda, The New England Plan, our mission is to save and share New England's stories and we are committed to growing our archival and artifact collections to reflect the diversity of the New England region. Increased regional diversity will help us tell broader stories about industry, trade, migration, labor, class, and taste in New England. Ultimately, Historic New England seeks to build a collection that future generations will depend on to understand New England's history. The Conservation Team is an integral part of this mission, actively engaged in the treatment of objects, furniture, textiles, wallpaper, preventive conservation practices along with related research, teaching, and mentorship. The Community: The fellowship is based at Historic New England's Center for Preservation and Collections in Haverhill, Massachusetts, approximately 45 minutes north of Boston. Active nearby communities include Newburyport and Salem, Massachusetts and Portsmouth and Manchester, New Hampshire. Haverhill is well located off interstates 95 and 495 with beaches, mountains and vibrant cities close by. Compensation: The salary for the fellowship is $42,000 with up to $2000 available for approved travel and research per year. The compensation package includes three weeks of paid vacation, twelve paid holidays, health and dental benefits administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of New England, and other wellness benefits. Diversity and Inclusion: Historic New England is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation. To Apply: By March 31, 2025 - Please send curriculum vitae, letter of interest and copies of two conservation treatment reports to [email protected] <[email protected]> Michaela Neiro (she/her/hers) Objects Conservator Historic New England Center for Preservation and Collections 151 Essex Street Haverhill, MA 01832 (617) 994-6635 WK Become a member <https://www.historicnewengland.org/get-involved/memberships/> | Support our work <https://www.historicnewengland.org/get-involved/donate/> | Learn more <https://www.historicnewengland.org/> 10.From: Wendy Jessup Posted: Tuesday March 18, 2025 9:22 PM Subject: More items from my library seeking "good" homes Message: Greetings all - As I continue to downsize, I am finding additional materials that I would like to re-home. All are available for free, but am asking new owners to pay for shipping. Today's finds include: APT International Bulletin: Vol. XXXVIII, Nos. 1 & 4, 2007 Vol. XLI, No. 1, 2010 Vol. XLIII, No.4, 2012 Vol. XLIV, Nos. 1, 2&3 (joint issue), No.4 Art Conservator, published by the Williamstown Art Conservation Center Volume 4, Number 1, Spring 2009 ICOMOS Information April/June 1986 July/September 1986 ICOMOS News Volume 16, No. 2, December 2006 - Climate Change - buildings, cities, landscapes, and other cultural heritage sites are at stake Volume 19, No. 1, July 2012 - Results of the 17th General Assembly Restaurator, international journal for the preservation of library and archival material, 1:2 1969, separatum (pp.105-114). Contains Repair and Conservation of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts by Alfred S. Crowley. ICON World Monuments, Preservation Quarterly of the Wold Monuments Fund Spring 2006 Reclaiming Our Heritage: What We Need to do to Preserve America's National Parks, July 1997. Published by the natural Resources Defense Council and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. ------------------------------ Wendy Jessup Conservator Wendy Jessup and Associates, Inc. Arlington United States ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
