Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Assignment 2: Letter of Committment for Preservation Assessment of Suida-Manning Papers

February 3, 2009

Sue Ellen Jeffers, Registrar
Blanton Museum of Art
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station D1303
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 471-9203


RE: Letter of Commitment - Suida-Manning Papers Preservation Assessment

Dear Ms. Jeffers,

We, Lauren Algee, Beth Antoine, Elspeth Healey, and Elizabeth Seramur, request your permission to conduct a preservation assessment for the Suida-Manning Papers. We will design and employ a survey tool to analyze a representative sample of the collection materials. The assessment will generate quantitative and qualitative data regarding the types of materials included in the collection and their conditions. A formal report will summarize research findings and specify prioritized recommendations for the collection's preservation and housing needs, including suggested housing material purchases. These recommendations will lay the groundwork for future archival processing. In addition to receiving this written report, you will be invited to attend a presentation on May 5, 2009.

We commit to working for two hours each week, Monday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 PM. This schedule is tentative; we will notify you in advance of any changes.

Please contact us with any questions or concerns regarding our work schedule and project goals. We welcome your comments and look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Lauren Algee
Beth Antoine
Elspeth Healey
Elizabeth Seramur

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