You might also consult these resources: 

Miller, Patricia, "Arseinc, Old Lace, and Stuffed Owls May be Dangerous to 
Your Health: Hazards in Museum Collections" Illinois Heritage Association 
Technical Insert No, 50, (March/April 1991)

Hawks, Catharine A. and Stephen L. Williams. "Arsenic in Natural History 
Collections: Leahter Conservation News, Vol. 2 N.2 (Spring 1986) 1-4

Tsosie, Rebecca, "Contaminated Collections: An Overview of the Legal, 
Ethical, and Regulatory Issues" Collection Forum, Vol 17 (1-2): 14-29

Conservation On Line <palimpsest.stanford.edu>

Conserve-O-Grams 
<http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/cons_toc.html>


These hazards are a very real threat to you, your volunteers, and especially 
to children. 

Diane Gutenkauf
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