Preservation of Photographic Materials

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Preserving the visual record is one of the most important roles of cultural heritage institutions. This workshop deals with the unique challenges of preserving and caring for a photograph collection.

This workshop covers:

  • Care and handling of photographic material
  • Photograph composition
  • History and identification of cased materials, negatives & prints
  • Color of materials
  • Photographic deterioration
  • Special issues regarding storage
  • Preservation of photo albums & scrapbooks
Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements: 
Technical Requirements: 
 
Session Duration: 
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.
 
Instructor: Rebecca Elder - rebeccaelder@austin.rr.com


Continuing Education Credit:
Contact Hours: 4


The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

March 4 & 6, 2014

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST

Online Classroom
United States

Phone:: 800-843-8482
Email:

Non-member $370.00
Amigos Member $295.00
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 4 Learning Passport Hours $0.00
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 10% Discount $265.50
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 15% Discount $250.75