2001–A Case Oddity: Preserving the Physical Evidence of Artifacts and Records
16th Preservation Conference
March 27, 2001
The 2001 conference was a forum for forensic and conservation scientists, archivists, and conservators to discuss technical issues related to the preservation and handling of artifacts and records which have been or may be subjected to forensic examinations.
Presentations covered the science of fingerprint, firearms, and biological materials examinations, focusing in particular on the issues of potential health and safety hazards, deterioration, and the preservation of evidential value. Case studies illustrated the challenges of managing collections and holdings that are evidential in nature.
| What's This Stuff Doing Here, Anyway? by Margaret Ann T. Kelly, Research Chemist, Document Conservation Laboratory, National Archives and Records Administration. This presentation is not available as a PDF. |
| Handling and Preserving Fingerprinted Documents and Artifacts by Robert S. Ramotowski, Research Chemist, Forensic Services Division, United States Secret Service. This presentation is not available as a PDF. |
| Preservation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Other Wood or Metal Artifacts by Martin Burke, Associate Manager, Conservation, National Park Service. This presentation is not available as a PDF. |
| Handling and Preserving Biological Materials, Including Documents and Artifacts Bearing Blood or Other Body Fluids by Melissa A. Smrz, Unit Chief, DNA Unit II, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory. This presentation is not available as a PDF. |
| Custodial Issues Regarding Artifacts and Records Retained As Evidence by Steven D. Tilley, Chief, Special Access and Freedom of Information Staff, National Archives and Records Administration. This presentation is not available as a PDF. |
| Preservation Responsibilities Regarding Evidential Holdings by Mary Lynn Ritzenthaler, Supervisory Conservator, Document Conservation Laboratory, National Archives and Records Administration. This presentation is not available as a PDF. |
| Conservation Treatment Issues: When Damage Tells A Story by Jane E. Klinger, Chief Conservator, U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. This presentation is not available as a PDF. |
| Curatorial Case Study: The Kennewick Man by Michael K. Trimble, Chief, Curation and Archives, and Natalie M. Drew, Archivist, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. This presentation is not available as a PDF. |