Friday 15 December 2017

Volunteers please: Exeter Cathedral Archives and other projects

Exeter Cathedral in 1830 from wiki
Exeter Cathedral in 1830 from wiki

Volunteers are required to assist with various projects taking place in the Devon Heritage Centre’s Conservation Studio in Exeter.

The first is a conservation and preservation project which involves both the Devon Archives and Local Studies Service and the Exeter Cathedral Archives. 

The aim of the project is to replace the existing brown envelopes and acidic boxes in which many of the Cathedral Archives’ early deeds are stored.  Some cleaning and survey work may be involved, and people who can dedicate one day per week (preferably Tuesday) to the project will be ideal. 

The project is likely to last for several years, but any contribution which anyone is able to make will be extremely valuable.

The project will be managed by Deborah Phillips, Senior Archive Conservator for the Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, and Ellie Jones, Exeter Cathedral archivist.

There are also a number of opportunities to assist with the repackaging of photographic material which is part of the Westcountry Studies Library collection here at the Heritage Centre, as well as a wide range of other work, as summarized below.  All training and equipment will be provided.


Cleaning, packaging and surveying 

Necessary skills: Dexterity, an eye for detail and patience.


Packaging involving sewing with an over-locker

Necessary skills: Familiarity with sewing machines and simple dressmaking.
Rolled document bagging/Bags for Plans in Strongrooms
Protective bags for seals.


Document cleaning using Bassaire hoover unit, brushes & Chem sponge

Necessary skills: Manual dexterity, an eye for detail and patience.
Cleaning of new accessions


Data inputting

Necessary skills: Ability to use Microsoft Excel


Making manila dust jackets

Necessary skills: Manual dexterity, an eye for detail, clear handwriting


Packaging photographic materials

Necessary skills: Understanding of a simple machine, patience


Bookbinding and book restoration

Necessary skills:  Bookbinding experience


If you are interested, please contact Brian Carpenter at the Southwest Heritage Trust

Brian Carpenter
Community Learning Officer
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service
Devon Heritage Centre
Great Moor House
Bittern Road
Sowton
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7NL
01392 888712
07939 106549


South West Heritage Trust is supported by Somerset and Devon County Councils
South West Heritage is a charity and a company limited by guarantee registered in England. Registered office: Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset TA2 6SF. Company number: 09053532 Charity Number: 1158791 VAT Registration Number: 197221592
 

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