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Art conservationist to help with hurricane damage
Debra Hess Norris, Henry Francis du Pont Chair in Fine Arts and chairperson of the Department of Art Conservation, was invited to join the delegation, which was organized by the Society of American Archivists and other professional organizations. Norris said the group will arrive in Jackson, Miss., on Sunday and work in close collaboration with state archivists there to evaluate damage to their collections and to discuss preservation methods. Other archivists and conservationists from around the country also are sharing their expertise with professionals in the areas that were affected by the hurricane. Many archival collections, as well as individuals’ family photographs and heirlooms, have been damaged by water and mud, but many items can be salvaged and repaired, Norris said. “Our plans are evolving, but I hope this trip will be an opportunity for us to brainstorm with the state archivists and to help identify what their needs are for additional assistance,” Norris said. She added that she hopes UD graduate students in art conservation might later be able to help assess and repair damaged items. “I’m grateful to be asked to be part of this delegation and thrilled to do what I can to help,” she said. Norris, whose specialty is photograph conservation, said she hopes eventually to help provide public information and education about ways individuals can preserve damaged family photos. She is chairperson of the board of Heritage Preservation, a national advocacy group, and recently was appointed to the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) as a representative for heritage preservation. Article by Ann Manser To learn how to subscribe to UDaily, click here. |
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