sounds good to me ...... You may want to let him know you can supply him
with a list of Conservators in his area.
Getting back to a topic from the past.
We should put this on the agenda.  The Committee needs to discuss creating a
list of conservators for you to recommend or add to your section on the
Web-Site.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Iona McCraith [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 12:01 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: storage of diplomas
>
> John D. Dadosky wrote:
>
> > I'm trying to decide on the best method for storing several dozen
> > honourary doctorates and certificates that are presently in rolled
> > form.  I'm not sure whether I should keep them rolled, and what
> > containers are best.
>
> I thought I would reply to the whole list regarding Mr. Dadosky's
> inquiry as my comments may be useful to others.  In general it is
> preferable to store paper and parchment documents flat, rather than
> rolled or folded, whenever possible.  Unrolling and re-rolling documents
> results over time in physical damage.  If the paper and parchment is, or
> becomes, brittle with age then cracks and tears are also more apt to
> develop.  There are various methods for humidifying and flattening
> documents but, depending on the condition of them  and the materials
> involved it might be advisable to have a conservator examine them in
> order to provide appropriate guidance on how to flatten them safely.
>
> For storage once flattened,  if the documents are in sound physical
> condition, I would recommend enclosing them in acid free file folders
> and then an acid free document box.  If the documents are larger than
> legal size a flat acid free print box can be used.  Alternatively
> oversized documents could also be housed in acid free folders and stored
> in map cabinet drawers.
>
> If you would like further information Mr. Dadosky feel free to contact
> me off the list.
>
> Iona McCraith
> Preservation Consultant
> Archives Association of Ontario
> Tel: (705) 277-1309  Fax: (705) 277-2091
> email: [log in to unmask]