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THE CARE and MANAGEMENT of HAZARDOUS OBJECTS Thesis RISKY COLLECTIONS: THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS OBJECTS Thesis submitted to the faculty of San Francisco State University In partial fulfillment of ZjO\ 8 the requirements for the Degree MU5ST Master of Arts In Museum Studies by Kimberly Amelia Margaret Torrez San Francisco, California May 2018 Copyright by Kimberly Amelia Margaret Torrez 2018 CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL I certify that I have read Risky Collections: The Care and Management of Hazardous Objects by Kimberly Amelia Margaret Torrez, and that in my opinion this work meets the criteria for approving a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree Master of Arts in Museum Studies at San Francisco State University. "Edward M. Luby, Ph.D. Professor. Museum Studies Julae'Bly DeVere, M.A. Lecturer, Museum Studies RISKY COLLECTIONS: THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS OBJECTS Kimberly Amelia Margaret Torrez San Francisco, California 2018 In this thesis, the management of hazardous collection objects is examined. Hazardous objects may not only require specialized levels of care, but they can pose risks to people and other collection objects if managed improperly. Although previous research has been conducted on the proper management hazardous objects, little research is available that examines how museums are implementing these practices in the field. A deeper understanding of the day-to-day techniques used by museums in managing these objects can contribute to the development of improved management practices. A literature review and an analysis of four case studies of museums with hazardous collections was conducted. It is concluded that research and planning is needed to create an adequate and safe environment for people and objects, that institutional support is critically important, and that facilities upgrades are highly beneficial to the management of hazardous objects. I certify that the Abstract is a correct representation of the content of this thesis. tesis Committee Date ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank you to my thesis committee, Dr. Edward Luby and Julie Bly DeVere, for their insight and direction throughout this process. To my friends from the Museum Studies program, thank you for your support. Finally, to my family, especially my mom and dad, thank you so much for all your love and encouragement. TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Appendices.................................................................................................................viii Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................................................................. 1 Collections Care Basics............................................................................................... 3 Additional Needs of Hazardous Collections...............................................................5 Justification for Study...................................................................................................6 Purpose of Study.................................................................................. 8 Chapter 2: Literature Review, Collections Management.................................................... 10 Collections Management Basics................................................................................10 The Impact of Collections Management................................................................... 17 Why Care for Collections?.........................................................................................21 Chapter 3: Literature Review, Hazardous Collections Management.................................. 31 Types of Hazards........................................................................................................31 Best Practices for the Management and Handling of Hazardous Objects............. 38 Best Practices for Hazards: In Depth........................................................................40 Chapter 4: Methodology.........................................................................................................45 Chapter 5: Autry Museum of the American West................................................................53 Museum Background..................................................................................................53 Hazardous Collections Management........................................................................ 57 Analysis........................................................................................................................59 Chapter 6: San Francisco Museum of Modem Art...............................................................63 Museum Background..................................................................................................63 Hazardous Collections Management........................................................................ 66 Analysis........................................................................................................................68 Chapter 7: Denver Museum of Nature and Science..............................................................71 Museum Background..................................................................................................71 Hazardous Collections Management........................................................................ 74 Analysis........................................................................................................................77 Chapter 8: UCLA Film and Television Archive...................................................................81 Museum Background..................................................................................................81 Hazardous Collections Management........................................................................ 84 Analysis........................................................................................................................89 Chapter 9: Discussion............................................................................................................. 92 Chapter 10: Conclusions and Recommendations...............................................................100 Conclusions................................................................................................................100 Recommendations.....................................................................................................104 Works Cited........................................................................................................................... 107 Appendices............................................................................................................................. 116 LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix Page 1. American Alliance of Museums, “Code of Ethics for Museums” .........................116 2. American Alliance of Museums, “Collections Stewardship” .................................118 3. Autry Museum of the American West, “What is the Autry?” ................................ 119 4. Autry Museum of the American West, “History of the Autry” ............................. 120 5. Autry Museum of the American West, “Current Exhibitions” .............................. 123 6. Autry Museum of the American West, “Special Installations” ............................. 124 7. Autry Museum of the American West, “Education Overview” ............................ 125 8. Autry Museum of the American West, “Fellowships” ...........................................126 9. Autry Museum of the American West, “Prizes” .....................................................127 10. Autry Museum of the American West, “Library and Archives of the Autry” 128 11. Autry Museum of the American West, “Collections” ............................................129 12. Autry Museum of the American West, “NAGPRA” .............................................. 130 13. Autry Museum of the American West, “Online Research” ....................................131 14. Autry Museum of the American West, “Resources Center of the Autry” ............ 132 15. SFMOMA, “Visit” ..................................................................................................... 133 16. SFMOMA, “About SFMOMA” ...............................................................................134 17. SFMOMA, “Our History” ........................................................................................ 135 18. SFMOMA, “Temporary Exhibitions” ..................................................................... 139 19. SFMOMA, “Ongoing Exhibitions” ..........................................................................140 20. SFMOMA, “Painting + Sculpture” ...........................................................................141 21. SFMOMA, “Photography” ....................................................................................... 142 22. SFMOMA, “Architecture + Design” ........................................................................143 23. SFMOMA, “Media Arts” ..........................................................................................144 24. SFMOMA, “About the Collections Center” ............................................................145 25. SFMOMA, “Conservation” ...................................................................................... 146 26. Westbrook, Lindsey, “Optimize, Optimize, Optimize: Museum Conservation in the LEED Era” ..................................................................................................................147 27. SFMOMA, “Collections Study Center Policies and Procedures”
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