Circa 1981 – Handle with Care, Fragile: A Guide to the Preservation of Archival Materials
“Improper handling is a major factor in the deterioration of archival documents. During the summer of 1976, the Archives Branch Conservation Committee attempted to illustrate techniques for the correct handling of archival materials through a photographic exhibition entitled HANDLE WITH CARE – FRAGILE – AVEC SOIN. The booklet resulting from that exhibition is intended to demonstrate, in a manner both pointed and humorous, these handling techniques. Only the most common archival media has been used as examples; similarly, only the most obvious causes of damage have been illustrated. We hope that this booklet will promote an appreciation of the fact that everyone who handles archival materials shares a responsibility towards our heritage.”
Wilfred I. Smith, Dominion Archivist
Removal of Material from Boxes, Image 005 (AMICUS 23668326)
Researcher Etiquette, Image 006 (AMICUS 23668326)
Holding Documents While Reading Them, Image 014 (AMICUS 23668326)
