[Bcma-l] RE: YCW funding
bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca
bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:37:10 -0700
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June 23, 2009
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Thanks Larry, at least you voice an opinion.
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The BC Government did not turn over heritage funding to the Vancouver
Foundation. In fact, about 10 years ago when I approached the Vancouver
Foundation in my role as Curator at Barkerville they told me flat out
that they would not consider funding any organization that they thought
was being off loaded from Government. At that time Barkerville was not
being off loaded - I was just trying to find money to do my job. So, I
do not know where you received information that was the purpose of that
Foundation, but they would not enter into any agreement they considered
to be off loading of Government responsibility. I do understand that
some of the heritage sites that have been 'devolved' have now become
eligible for funding from the Vancouver Foundation. So, I do not really
know if that Foundation's response to me has changed the situation or
whether it is the fact that those sites have been off loaded that makes
the difference. Either way, the times are changing.
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I will have to assume that you feel that Government's job is to fund
heritage. Why? I am not necessarily disagreeing with you, but why is
it Governments responsibility? Why should they be the arbiters of a
cultural legacy? Shouldn't they just be involved in the passing of laws
and the upholding of the associated justice? =20
=20
I get the feeling from your response that it is somehow in the
constitution or that a little reminder will make Governments come to
their senses. Well what happens when that just does not happen? There
is no one to pick up the pieces except groups that are structured as a
Foundation and independent from Governments. I do not particularly buy
into the idea that we should wait until Government comes to their
senses, nor do I buy into the idea that they will consistently be there
to provide funding. Governments are subjects of the vote, operated
under yearly budgets that do not necessarily have the concerns of the
museum or any other community in mind. =20
=20
What has spurred this conversation and previous ventures into this as a
dialogue is the fact that people wait until the middle of May to find
out whether or not there is funding for students. It is obvious that
some rely more heavily on this type of funding to properly operate. It
is also obvious, from what you point out, that Governments are under
funding things necessary to the collective good. However, Governments
are not necessarily out for the collective good and that is why it is
good to have a vote. Why I have resurfaced with this argument for a
Foundation is because there are other models of operation in other parts
of the world that utilize Government funds in a Foundation like
structure and are not reliant upon Government Employees to operate, nor
subject to the collective vote to proceed. What you have suggested is
to continue as usual. The route you have provided for change is the
same road map that we have been using for years - protest and they will
listen. Well guess what, there are some very small ears out there
listening to a voice that appears to have no unified agenda or will.
And that is why I am calling for the members of the British Columbia
Museums Association to put forward solutions - I have only offered a
potential solution and received one dissenting note and three relatively
supportive but uncommitted notes. While you are out there protesting
the lack of proper funding from Government, I will be lobbying the rest
for the creation of a Foundation (unless someone else has a better
idea). =20
=20
I will expect the delays, the unevenness of the funds that are approved,
the radical expenditures on museums of questionable rationales and the
lack of funding for long term projects to which there has already been a
commitment made and continued dwindling concern for soft social items
such as museums, galleries and other Cultural aspects. If it is the
group will (the BCMA) to follow your suggestion of protesting that there
is underfunding, then why are we (the BCMA) not doing that in a more
visible form, especially if lobbying is going on. It would be nice to
know what actions are being taken instead of logging how many people
received funds and when. Is there a strategy? Is there a will to
change? There might be such a thing afoot, but what is it? I believe
that while some would like change in some form that they have no other
structures to examine in order to consider them. I am suggesting one -
a foundation - dedicated to museums, as it is something that people are
somewhat familiar. While a foundation is only as good as its
constitution and directorate would allow, at least it would not have to
wait for a Parliamentary vote to see whether or not funding might be
available. =20
=20
I must say though that the multi-year funding with Young Canada Works is
a step in the right direction for all concerned, particularly those who
support the involvement of Governments in being the arbiters of
benevolence to the Cultural community.=20
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I fully expect that this will be my last foray into this abyss for the
moment, as status quo appears to be the silent majority. =20
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And... don't worry, be happy. :-)
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W. (Bill) G. Quackenbush,
Wells Historical Society
email: Bill.Quackenbush@barkerville.ca
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________________________________
From: bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca
[mailto:bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca]=20
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 3:58 PM
To: bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca
Subject: Re: [Bcma-l] Old postcards
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Thanks Bill and . . .
a Foundation is not the way to go.
That is similar to what the BC Gov did when they turned over the
Heritage funding to the Vancouver Foundation.
This is an unloading of social and heritage responsibility which should
be a concern for the government, for our children and all citizens.
Foundations should not become the arbiters of our social and cultural
heritage.
What we need is a properly funded and properly informed Department of
Heritage which not only will adjudicate museum needs but show some
leadership and active participation as well.
Our government's role, past and present, in preserving our history and
cultural life is woeful and passing it off to a foundation would
alleviate them of what little responsibility they have.
Take an example like our provincial department which covers small
business, tourism, and the arts.
This is a pathetic fallacy and an oxy moronic situation.
2009/6/23 <bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca>
June 23, 2009
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Placing the cards into a dry open container into a rubber garbage can
with an inch or two of water with the lid placed on top will re-hydrate
most organic material in a day or two (it is a lot cheaper than using a
humidifier - which essentially is just adding moisture to the air -
which the water in the bottom of the garbage can will do without needing
machinery). I then sandwich the piece between acid free blotting paper
and put a weight on top. This will flatten out most pieces. However,
not being a conservator, I would not necessarily do this for every piece
that I want to flatten out (for example, I would question using this
method with albumen photos [which typically curl] and seek out a
conservator's advice), as some things might not react to humidity and
buffered blotting paper in the same way. I do think that the post cards
would be OK to treat in this manner. It would be nice to hear a
conservator weigh in on this. =20
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W. (Bill) G. Quackenbush,
Box 19, Barkerville Historic Town, Barkerville, B.C. V0K 1B0
250.994.3302 ext 25 toll free: 1.888.994.3332 ext 25
Fax: 250-994-3435
email: Bill.Quackenbush@barkerville.ca
www.barkerville.ca <http://www.barkerville.ca/> =20
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________________________________
From: bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca
[mailto:bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca]=20
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 7:14 AM
To: bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca
Subject: Re: [Bcma-l] Old postcards
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Hi Larry
Humidifying the post cards will straighten them.
We are using a Rubber Maid container hooked up to a humidifier.
Works well!
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Frank Neumann
http://saltspringarchives.com <http://saltspringarchives.com/>=20
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http://www.archives.state.al.us/officials/conserv humid02.html
<http://www.archives.state.al.us/officials/conservhumid02.html>=20
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We have some boxes of old postcards, archival photos, that are
curled from poor storage.
Is there a method of straightening them out and restoring,
flattening, ironing etc.?
There are many repeats and we would like to put some in our
sales gallery, but they are not in good enough condition as they are.
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Larry A. Ewashen
Doukhobor Discovery Centre
112 Heritage Way
Castlegar BC V1N 4M5
www.Doukhobor-Museum.org <http://www.doukhobor-museum.org/>=20
250-365-5327
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>June 23, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Thanks Larry, at least you voice an =
opinion.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>The BC Government did not turn over heritage funding to the =
Vancouver
Foundation. In fact, about 10 years ago when I approached the =
Vancouver
Foundation in my role as Curator at Barkerville they told me flat out =
that they
would not consider funding any organization that they thought was being =
off
loaded from Government. At that time Barkerville was not being off =
loaded
– I was just trying to find money to do my job. So, I do not =
know
where you received information that was the purpose of that Foundation, =
but they
would not enter into any agreement they considered to be off loading of =
Government
responsibility. I do understand that some of the heritage sites =
that have
been ‘devolved’ have now become eligible for funding from =
the Vancouver
Foundation. So, I do not really know if that Foundation’s =
response
to me has changed the situation or whether it is the fact that those =
sites have
been off loaded that makes the difference. Either way, the times =
are
changing.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>I will have to assume that you feel that Government’s job =
is to
fund heritage. Why? I am not necessarily disagreeing with =
you, but
why is it Governments responsibility? Why should they be the =
arbiters of
a cultural legacy? Shouldn’t they just be involved in the =
passing
of laws and the upholding of the associated justice? =
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>I get the feeling from your response that it is somehow in the
constitution or that a little reminder will make Governments come to =
their
senses. Well what happens when that just does not happen? =
There is
no one to pick up the pieces except groups that are structured as a =
Foundation
and independent from Governments. I do not particularly buy into =
the idea
that we should wait until Government comes to their senses, nor do I buy =
into
the idea that they will consistently be there to provide funding.
Governments are subjects of the vote, operated under yearly budgets that =
do not
necessarily have the concerns of the museum or any other community in
mind. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>What has spurred this conversation and previous ventures into =
this as a
dialogue is the fact that people wait until the middle of May to find =
out
whether or not there is funding for students. It is obvious that =
some
rely more heavily on this type of funding to properly operate. It =
is also
obvious, from what you point out, that Governments are under funding =
things necessary
to the collective good. However, Governments are not necessarily =
out for
the collective good and that is why it is good to have a vote. Why =
I have
resurfaced with this argument for a Foundation is because there are =
other
models of operation in other parts of the world that utilize Government =
funds
in a Foundation like structure and are not reliant upon Government =
Employees to
operate, nor subject to the collective vote to proceed. What you =
have suggested
is to continue as usual. The route you have provided for change is =
the same
road map that we have been using for years – protest and they will
listen. Well guess what, there are some very small ears out there
listening to a voice that appears to have no unified agenda or =
will. And that
is why I am calling for the members of the British Columbia Museums =
Association
to put forward solutions – I have only offered a potential =
solution and
received one dissenting note and three relatively supportive but =
uncommitted notes.
While you are out there protesting the lack of proper funding from =
Government, I
will be lobbying the rest for the creation of a Foundation (unless =
someone else
has a better idea). =
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>I will expect the delays, the unevenness of the funds that are
approved, the radical expenditures on museums of questionable rationales =
and
the lack of funding for long term projects to which there has already =
been a
commitment made and continued dwindling concern for soft social items =
such as
museums, galleries and other Cultural aspects. If it is the group =
will (the
BCMA) to follow your suggestion of protesting that there is =
underfunding, then
why are we (the BCMA) not doing that in a more visible form, especially =
if
lobbying is going on. It would be nice to know what actions are =
being
taken instead of logging how many people received funds and when. =
Is
there a strategy? Is there a will to change? There might be =
such a
thing afoot, but what is it? I believe that while some would like =
change
in some form that they have no other structures to examine in order to =
consider
them. I am suggesting one – a foundation - dedicated to =
museums, as
it is something that people are somewhat familiar. While a =
foundation is
only as good as its constitution and directorate would allow, at least =
it would
not have to wait for a Parliamentary vote to see whether or not =
funding
might be available. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>I must say though that the multi-year funding with Young Canada =
Works
is a step in the right direction for all concerned, particularly those =
who
support the involvement of Governments in being the arbiters of =
benevolence to
the Cultural community. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>I fully expect that this will be my last foray into this abyss =
for the
moment, as status quo appears to be the silent majority. =
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>And… don’t worry, be happy. </span></font><font
face=3DWingdings><span =
style=3D'font-family:Wingdings'>J</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoAutoSig><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>W. (Bill) G. Quackenbush,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoAutoSig><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Wells Historical Society<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>email: =
Bill.Quackenbush@barkerville.ca<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DTahoma><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font =
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bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca [mailto:bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca] =
<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, June 23, =
2009 3:58
PM<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <st1:PersonName =
w:st=3D"on">bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca</st1:PersonName><br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [Bcma-l] Old
postcards</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
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<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Thanks Bill and . . .<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>a Foundation is not the way to go.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>That is similar to what the BC Gov did when they turned over the
Heritage funding to the Vancouver =
Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>This is an unloading of social and heritage responsibility which =
should
be a concern for the government, for our children and all =
citizens.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Foundations should not become the arbiters of our social and =
cultural
heritage.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>What we need is a properly funded and properly informed =
Department of
Heritage which not only will adjudicate museum needs but show some =
leadership
and active participation as well.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Our government's role, past and present, in preserving our =
history and
cultural life is woeful and passing it off to a foundation would =
alleviate them
of what little responsibility they have.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>Take an example like our provincial department which covers =
small
business, tourism, and the arts.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>This is a =
pathetic
fallacy and an oxy moronic situation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt'>2009/6/23 <<a =
href=3D"mailto:bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca">bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.b=
c.ca</a>><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>June 23,
2009<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Placing
the cards into a dry open container into a rubber garbage can with an =
inch or
two of water with the lid placed on top will re-hydrate most organic =
material
in a day or two (it is a lot cheaper than using a humidifier – =
which
essentially is just adding moisture to the air – which the water =
in the
bottom of the garbage can will do without needing machinery). I =
then
sandwich the piece between acid free blotting paper and put a weight on
top. This will flatten out most pieces. However, not being a =
conservator,
I would not necessarily do this for every piece that I want to flatten =
out (for
example, I would question using this method with albumen photos [which
typically curl] and seek out a conservator’s advice), as some =
things
might not react to humidity and buffered blotting paper in the same =
way.
I do think that the post cards would be OK to treat in this =
manner. It
would be nice to hear a conservator weigh in on this. =
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>W. (Bill)
G. Quackenbush,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><st1:address w:st=3D"on"><st1:Street w:st=3D"on"><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Box</span></font></st1:Street>
19</st1:address>, Barkerville Historic Town, Barkerville, B.C. =
V0K 1B0<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>250.994.3302
ext 25 toll free: 1.888.994.3332 ext =
25<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Fax:
250-994-3435<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>email:
<a href=3D"mailto:Bill.Quackenbush@barkerville.ca" =
target=3D"_blank">Bill.Quackenbush@barkerville.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></=
font></p>
<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><a
href=3D"http://www.barkerville.ca/" =
target=3D"_blank">www.barkerville.ca</a></span></font><font
size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><b><font size=3D2 face=3DTahoma><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> <a
href=3D"mailto:bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca" =
target=3D"_blank">bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca</a>
[mailto:<a href=3D"mailto:bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca" =
target=3D"_blank">bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca</a>]
<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, June 23, =
2009 7:14
AM<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <a
href=3D"mailto:bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca" =
target=3D"_blank">bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca</a><br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [Bcma-l] Old
postcards</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Hi Larry<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Humidifying
the post cards will straighten them.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>We are
using a Rubber Maid container hooked up to a =
humidifier.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Works
well!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Frank
Neumann<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><a
href=3D"http://saltspringarchives.com/" =
target=3D"_blank">http://saltspringarchives.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></fo=
nt></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><a
href=3D"http://www.archives.state.al.us/officials/conservhumid02.html"
target=3D"_blank">http://www.archives.state.al.us/officials/conserv =
humid02.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>We have
some boxes of old postcards, archival photos, that are curled from poor
storage.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Is there
a method of straightening them out and restoring, flattening, ironing =
etc.?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>There are
many repeats and we would like to put some in our sales gallery, but =
they are
not in good enough condition as they are.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
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--<br>
Larry A. Ewashen<br>
Doukhobor Discovery Centre<br>
<st1:Street w:st=3D"on"><st1:address w:st=3D"on">112 Heritage =
Way</st1:address></st1:Street><br>
<st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Castlegar</st1:City> =
<st1:State w:st=3D"on">BC</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode w:st=3D"on">V1N 4M5</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><br>
<a href=3D"http://www.doukhobor-museum.org/" =
target=3D"_blank">www.Doukhobor-Museum.org</a><br>
250-365-5327<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Doukhobor Discovery Centre<br>
<st1:Street w:st=3D"on"><st1:address w:st=3D"on">112 Heritage =
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<st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Castlegar</st1:City> =
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<st1:PostalCode w:st=3D"on">V1N 4M5</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><br>
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