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For many organizations caring for paper-based collections, setting preservation priorities can feel overwhelming. Faced with diverse materials, limited time, staff, and budgets, organizations often struggle to determine where to begin or which actions will have the greatest impact. To help address...

On September 11, Drexel University co-op students Terra Waymire-Rozman and Sophia Stutte concluded their time with CCAHA and Drexel’s Atwater Kent Collection (AKC) by sharing thoughtful presentations on their experiences. They reflected on favorite projects, key lessons learned, and how the program...

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in the field of conservation—a landmark publication that represents over five years of collaborative research, and a project that our team at CCAHA was proud to help shape from its very beginning. The Conservation of Varnished Wall Maps: A Special Issue...

This summer, we were lucky to host Luke Kelly as our Book conservation intern at CCAHA. Thanks in part to support from the Glen Ruzicka Legacy Fund, Luke spent several months in our lab gaining hands-on experience and diving deep into the complex work of book conservation. A student in the...

CCAHA offers engaging opportunities for groups and organizations to explore the many facets of conservation and preservation. Whether your team is curious about how rare books, historic photographs, or other cultural treasures are cared for by conservation professionals—or you're looking for...
At CCAHA, we know preservation is rarely a one-off event. It’s a process—often unfolding over years—fueled by passion, stewardship, and collaboration. One recent project exemplifies this kind of long-term commitment: the ongoing conservation of materials connected to Gilded Age architect Horace...
Digital content is deceptively fragile — without clear, sustainable strategies in place, it risks becoming inaccessible, unreliable, or lost over time. Whether you're responsible for historical records, institutional archives, or personal collections, a thoughtful, well-planned approach makes it...
Since CCAHA's first Photograph Conservator began in 1980, Photograph Conservation has been one of our primary services. CCAHA’s Photograph Conservators have extensive scientific and practical training—they understand how photographs are created, how they age, and best practices for how they can be...