Preventive Conservation in the Archives of Alfred University

Abstract

The archives of a public institution are important not only for their sentimentality and usefulness but also for the even larger role they play in defining the organization. In the specific case of universities they function as the working memory of the establishment, documenting the past to aid with future development. The archives of Alfred University are home to a collection of objects and materials that are innate to the history of the school. This paper will focus on the preventive conservation measures these archives take in the context of national standards.