NCAM Gears Up for a Grand Relocation: A Peek into the Preparations
Northumberland County Archives and Museum (NCAM) is ramping up as they prepare for their move to a new space. The transition promises to be a big undertaking, requiring meticulous planning and care.
Adding to the team's capabilities is Lindsay Fler, a student intern from Fleming College's Cultural Heritage Conservation Management program. Lindsay's role as an emerging conservation professional will be to evaluate the overall condition of NCAM's collection, recommend risk mitigation strategies for a safe move, and carry out conservation treatments for paper-based materials to ensure they remain stable for future exhibitions and research access.
Among NCAM's prized possessions is the land registry collection, containing over 100 bound ledgers and thousands of land instruments dating back to the 1700's. This collection is invaluable for property and genealogical research.
To safeguard these treasures, new high-density shelving units with custom-designed drawers will be installed. Lindsay will work to assess, treat, and rehouse delicate instruments and land registry abstracts, ensuring they are ready for their journey to the new home.
The NCAM team's dedication and Lindsay's expertise will ensure that the museum's artifacts will be ready for a seamless transition to their new expanded space.
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