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1. Emery silk and paraffin lamination process 2. 2026 Conservation and Preservation Workshop Series ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Eliza Gilligan Posted: Monday December 29, 2025 2:02 PM Subject: Emery silk and paraffin lamination process Message: Hello everyone, Before there was Barrow, there was Francis Walcott Reed Emery, a manufacturer of blank books in Taunton, MA in the 1890's. Mr. Emery developed a document preservation process based on silk lamination, but added paraffin to the process in order to make it "unique" and patentable. I have found some references https://cool.culturalheritage.org/byauth/roggia/barrow/chap05.html https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=gri.ark:/13960/t75v18557&seq=19 but I am hoping there is more information out there. Maybe even someone who treated this type of lamination? I appreciate any information my colleagues have to share, Best, Eliza ------------------------------ Eliza Gilligan Senior Book Conservator Center for Conservation of Art & Historic Artifacts Philadelphia, PA ------------------------------ 2.From: Sigourney Stanford Posted: Monday December 29, 2025 2:02 PM Subject: 2026 Conservation and Preservation Workshop Series Message: The Georgia Archives Conservation Department is excited to offer four 3-day workshops in 2026 focused on the conservation and preservation of paper artifacts and books. These sessions are designed for anyone working in cultural heritage institutions, including archives, libraries, museums, and galleries, as well as individuals interested in learning how to better care for personal collections. Workshops range from beginner to intermediate, and no prior conservation experience is required. Attend one workshop or join us for multiple sessions to build your skills and confidence in preserving paper and book materials. Registration Register online at Tinyurl.com/GAArchivesWorkshops2026 Workshop schedule and fees: Preventive Conservation: Care of Archives, Art, and Artifacts (online only) February 1618, 2026 | $50 Preventive Conservation: Care of Archives, Art, and Artifacts (in-person only) March 2325, 2026 | $50 Introduction to Paper Conservation (in person only) May 1820, 2026 | $350 Introduction to Book Repair (in person only) July 2022, 2026 | $350 What's included: Registration fees include all materials. Lunch and snacks will be provided for the in-person workshops. Format and location: The online workshop will be held via Microsoft Teams. In person workshops will be held at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260. These workshops are generously sponsored by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, Friends of Georgia Archives and History, and the Clayton County Tourism Authority. Sigourney Stanford Conservator Georgia Archives 5800 Jonesboro Road Morrow, GA 30260 678-364-3842 <tel:6783643842> www.GeorgiaArchives.org <http://www.georgiaarchives.org/> 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 https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
