Handling, Cleaning and Packaging – Archive Collection Overviews

Location: Kresen Kernow, Redruth, TR15 1AS

This one day training session will include;

– Collection damage overview and handling guidelines for archive collections (focus on volume structures/anatomy and use of supports)

– Cleaning overview for archive collections:

– how to make a cleaning station

– dry cleaning techniques/equipment (focus on volumes with cleaning demo; maps, glass plates, seals and manuscripts also discussed)

– Packaging overview of KK archive collections: (volumes, photographs/albums, oversized flat items, glass plates, manuscript bundles, maps, seals)

– practical how to make a 4-flap folder (glued and non-glued)

– practical how to wrap volumes and tie tapes

(Refreshments provided, please bring own lunch)

There are only 10 places available so book now to avoid disappointment.

For further information, please contact Jo Moore on 01726 850362 / jmoore@wheal-martyn.com