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Moving Forward: 2010
Continued collaboration and technical assistance is needed and as been requested by our colleagues in Cuba. Examples of projects identified for future work include
Document Conservation:
- Analysis of the Hemingway library by US book conservators from North East Document Conservation Center;
- Creation of a strategic plan for book conservation – timeline, scope, and materials list;
- Conduct multiple on-site trainings in book and photograph conservation;
- Digitize copies of conserved documents, bringing discs to the United States to be converted to microfilm;
- Off site protection of data in encrypted format in cloud storage by EMC Corporation
- Return of discs and microfilm to Cuba; send copies to the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum in Boston, MA.
Main House:
- Further analysis of collected climate data (temperature, humidity and rainfall) and establishment of operating protocols for interior climate;
- Collaboration on the long-term maintenance and conservation needs of collection items on display or in storage;
- Implementation of new climate management practices;
- Geotechnical analysis of possible soil movement;
- Review of illumination plans and general assistance on best practices for museum lighting as well as climate management implications.
Landscape and Site:
- Assistance with purchase and installation of termite baiting system(s) to support efforts at termite eradication essential for long-term preservation of all wood;
- Research, documentation, assessment and analysis of cultural landscape, and the collaboration on restoration treatments for plantings and paths;
- Reconnaissance survey of structural elements at all buildings to assure health and longevity;
- Discussion and collaboration on architectural conservation issues at Guest House/Garage, Tower, other outbuildings.
- Assistance with master site planning for new buildings, paths, parking, and related facilities;
- Collaboration on designs for new collections storage and conservation workshop.
Improvements and New Construction:
- Collaboration on designs for new collections storage and conservation workshop/laboratory with offices and meeting space.
General:
- General assistance with good museum administration practices including maintenance planning, fire safety, and emergency/ disaster preparedness;
- Planning for a possible International Symposium on the restoration of Finca Vigía.
A detailed budget analysis is available by contacting the Finca Vigía Foundation at info@fincafoundation.org
Under the conditions of our US Treasury Department License, no money is ever sent to Cuba. Fees are paid to American architects and engineers in US dollars. Document conservation materials and equipment are purchased in the United States and shipped to Havana.
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