The Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education (SCMRE) is pleased to announce its 2001 courses in Optical Microscopy and RELACT.  Please check http://www.si.edu/scmre/courses_2001.html for more on the following courses:

Technology and Preservation of Paper Based Artifacts
Plant Anatomy and Morphology for Archaeologists and Conservators
Removal of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes and Tape Stains Workshop
Microscopy of Protective and Decorative Coatings
Polarized Light Microscopy - Fundamentals and Applications
Wood Anatomy and Identification for Archaeologists and Conservators
History and Treatment of Works with Iron Gall Ink Workshop
Identification and Care of Video Tapes
Interpretation of Archaeological and Historic Metals

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