Title:
Climate-Controlled Storage Upgrade for Sensitive Materials
Agreement Number:
2324-0005
Agreement Value:
$17,863.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The Maple Ridge Historical Society is turning much of its focus towards improved preservation of its physical archival records. The project revolves around the acquisition of specialized equipment to isolate materials from uncontrolled environments in the archival facility. The archives contains a variety of materials sensitive to degradation, including a collection of over 100,000 negatives from renowned Maple Ridge photographer, Don Waite. The acquisition of cold storage and humidity management equipment will allow sensitive materials to be preserved for future visitors and researchers to access.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
The primary metric of success for this project is to find that enclosures and space in which materials are kept meet environmental standards over the long-term. It is expected that the enclosures will maintain a relative humidity between 35% and 45% consistently, with minimal variance. Continuous thermo-hygrometer monitoring with monthly assessment of the results will provide the necessary information to evaluate the performance of the hardware. The aim of the upgrade project is to provide all-season stability for materials, and as such will truly be considered successful after a full year of compliant measurements from both within the cabinet and within the basement.
Location:
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, CA V2X 0S4
Reference Number:
129-2023-2024-Q1-00008
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
10766 3437 RR0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Maple Ridge Historical Society
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to, and promote local documentary heritage.