Folks:

In terms of publications, I suggest John Leeke's _Managing Maintenance  
for Older and Historic Buildings_  
(http://www.historichomeworks.com/hhw/reports/reports.htm).  John is  
very practical & hands on.


Susan Maltby, Conservator
Maltby & Associates Inc.
Adjunct Faculty, Museum Studies Programme/FIS
University of Toronto


Quoting Keni Sturgeon <[log in to unmask]>:

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> Please reply to the list. I am in a similar situation as Anne (lots   
> of collections management experience, but fairly new to historic   
> houses and their maintenance) and such a course would be a huge help  
>  to me in my current position. I, however, would be looking for   
> something out west.
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> Thanks,
> Keni
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> Keni Sturgeon
> Curator
> Mission Mill Museum
> 1313 Mill Avenue
> Salem, OR 97306
> 503-585-7012, ex. 232
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> Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:35:49 -0400
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Course Sought - Historic House Preservation/Maintenance
> To: [log in to unmask]
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> Hello - I am looking for options for a short
> hands-on (1-2 weeks max), or a really good online course in   
> preservation and maintenance
> of historic houses, especially something dealing with Colonial American stone
> and wood structures. I am located in North Carolina, so something east of the
> Mississippi would be best. I am not trained in conservation but have had
> considerable collections management experience, so something beyond rank
> beginner level would benefit me most. If you know of such courses,   
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> something that might be available next year, I would really   
> appreciate hearing
> from you.
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> With thanks, as always,
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> Anne
>   T. Lane
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