In the Paper Conservation Lab we treat archival records, manuscripts, prints, maps, posters, scrapbooks, and photographs, as well as artifacts and ephemera held in our archival and special collections.
Typical work includes mending paper tears and filling losses, removing damaging tape, humidifying and flattening rolled documents and photographs so they can be safely viewed, handled and stored, conserving scrapbooks, and designing and constructing customized storage enclosures. We also prepare collection items for exhibit, mount labels, and ensure collection items can be displayed safely.
