Please explore the Governance section of this website for more resources pertaining to the Society itself.
Published: May 23, 2010
SPNHC has a conference booth promoting the Society, its mission, and goals. It consists of three panels, a throw cloth, and a set of SPNHC’s publications; membership and other promotional materials are included. It fits into a single shipping container and is easy to assemble. The SPNHC Conference Booth is available for professional meetings in…
Published: April 23, 2010
SPNHC maintains two displays of supplies and materials1 used by museums for the storage and preservation of natural history collections. There are two displays, one travels within the United States, and the other in Canada. Examples of items included in the displays are: Materials used in the construction of storage containers and specimen supports; Equipment for…
Published: March 26, 2010
The program for the Society’s Annual Meeting always contains numerous opportunities for training and professional development, including special sessions, topical workshops, and special interest groups at the annual meetings.
Published: March 22, 2010
Published: January 26, 2010
The Society is in the process of developing a mentorship scheme for collections care professional. Watch this space for more details.
Published: January 23, 2010
vendors listed by topic. Archival and Preservation materials University Products Conservation Resources Light Impressions Gaylord Masterpak Hollinger Metal Edge, Inc. Art Preservation Services The Hollinger Corporation Archival Products Brodart (Library Archival Supplies) Conservation By Design Atlantic Protective Pouches Delta Adsorbents Carr McLean Northeast Natural History & Supply Co. Conservation Specialists Protect Heritage Corp. Conservation Resources…
Published: November 16, 2009
This unique volume includes 113 articles on the practical applications of storage systems for everything from vertebrate teeth to ethnic costumes to large fossils. All articles were written and reviewed by professionals in the fields of conservation and collections management. Each article details step-by-step instructions for the construction of support and storage systems for various…
Published: November 15, 2009
Published: September 22, 2009
Published: July 11, 2009
Date: Conference: May 31- June 5, 2009 Location: Leiden, The Netherlands Host: National Natural History Museum Naturalis and Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) Co-Chairs: Dr. R.W.R.J. Dekker and Andries van Dam
Published: March 22, 2009
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Published: May 17, 2008
Date: Conference: May 13 – May 17, 2008 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Host: Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History Co-Chairs: Marcy Revelez and Janet Braun
Published: March 22, 2008
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Published: May 26, 2007
Date: Conference: May 21-26, 2007 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Host: Science Museum of Minnesota Co-Chairs: Gretchen Anderson and Jack Hoff
Published: March 22, 2007
Published: November 15, 2006
Published: September 22, 2006
Published: September 16, 2006
This book honors the memory of Carolyn L. Rose, a founding member of SPNHC and an individual who dedicated her career to the preservation of cultural property through unwavering professionalism and a strong commitment to academic education. Topics addressed include: Professionalism in Museums; Academic Programs; and Challenges in Museums. It comprises 19 chapters by professionals…
Published: May 27, 2006
SPNHC-NSCA joint meeting Date: Conference: May 23-27, 2006 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Co-hosted by: The University of New Mexico Museum of Southwestern Biology and the U.S. Geological Arid Lands Field Station Meeting was held at the Sheraton Old Town Hotel Organizers: Cindy Ramotnik (SPNHC host) and Cheryl Parmenter (NSCA host)
Published: April 12, 2006
Abstracts: CFAbs_2006_V20N12.pdf Complete PDF: CF-201-2.pdf
Published: March 22, 2006
Published: November 15, 2005
Abstracts: CFAbs_2005_V19N12.pdf Complete PDF: CF-191-2.pdf
Published: September 22, 2005
Published: June 19, 2005
Date: Conference: June 12 – 19, 2005 Website: REALISING STANDARDS Hosted by: The Natural History Museum, London, UK
Published: March 22, 2005
Published: September 22, 2004
Published: May 23, 2004
In May 2004, a conference entitled Museum SOS: Strategies for Emergency Response and Salvage was held at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City as part of the 19th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC). Over 200 people attended, from institutions worldwide. The high level…
