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 1. Global Heritage Special Issue: The Role of Craft and Craftsmanship in 
Cultural Heritage.

 2. [EVENT] Icon26 Group Event: 'Treatment Cycles for Easel Paintings'

 3. RE: Using magnets to temporarily display massive 12x8 foot paper poster 
mounted on canvas

 4. RE: Seeking current and past information on Photograph Conservator 
positions and fellowships worldwide

 5. RE: Using magnets to temporarily display massive 12x8 foot paper poster 
mounted on canvas

 6. Museum Textile Conservator Position at Paisley Park - Prince Rogers Nelson 
Museum

 7. RE: Using magnets to temporarily display massive 12x8 foot paper poster 
mounted on canvas

 8. 38th IPH Congress 2026 'PAPER TRADE' 24–29 August 2026, Amsterdam

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1.From: Craig Kennedy
 Posted: Monday June 15, 2026  6:11 AM
 Subject: Global Heritage Special Issue: The Role of Craft and Craftsmanship in 
Cultural Heritage.
 Message:  
This special issue will explore the significance of craft skills, techniques, 
and crafted objects preserving and conveying cultural identity and heritage. It 
aims to examine a broad range of crafts, highlighting  their pivotal role in 
Cultural Heritage. Recognised by UNESCO as an essential aspect of Cultural 
Heritage, traditional crafts and craftsmanship extend beyond just object 
creation. They encompass the transmission of craft skills, knowledge, and 
techniques,  which are often passed down across generations. The survival of 
these crafts is dependent on knowledge exchange and intergenerational transfer, 
which not only motivates craftspeople to sustain their craft practice, but also 
enhance the commercial viability  of their craft practices.
 
 
 
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2.From: Katarina Trajkovic
 Posted: Monday June 15, 2026  10:43 AM
 Subject: [EVENT] Icon26 Group Event: 'Treatment Cycles for Easel Paintings'
 Message: Icon26 Group Event: 'Treatment Cycles for Easel Paintings'

22 June 2026 
2 pm – 5 pm BST | Online




With just one week to go until the Icon26 Paintings Group event, 'Treatment 
Cycles for Easel Paintings', we are delighted to announce our speakers:




Sarah Staniforth

Julia Nagle

Clare Finn

Rebecca Hellen

Devi Ormond





This thought-provoking online session will bring together conservation 
professionals to explore how treatments evolve and endure over time, and how 
decisions around care, re-treatment, and long-term outcomes are made in 
practice. Through a series of short presentations, our speakers will share 
insights from case studies, research, and professional experience, while 
reflecting on key conservation principles such as minimal intervention and 
reversibility.


We are also pleased to share the event poster and full programme. We look 
forward to welcoming conservators, students, and anyone interested in paintings 
conservation for what promises to be an engaging discussion.





There is still time to register and join us 
<https://www.icon.org.uk/events/icon26-group-event-treatment-cycles-for-easel-paintings.html>.





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Katarina Trajkovic
Student,  MA Conservation of Fine Art (Easel Paintings)
Northumbria University Newcastle Program in Preventive 
Conservation/Conservation of Fine Art
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3.From: Zuzanna Szozda
 Posted: Monday June 15, 2026  6:22 PM
 Subject: RE: Using magnets to temporarily display massive 12x8 foot paper 
poster mounted on canvas
 Message: One additional thought occurred to me after sending my previous 
message.

For those interested in the technical side, the Encyclopedia Magnetica 
(E-Magnetica <https://www.e-magnetica.pl/doku.php/start>) is a free educational 
resource devoted to practical magnetics and is maintained by a group of 
magnetics specialists. It contains calculators, technical data, and explanatory 
articles that can be very helpful when estimating magnetic forces and designing 
systems. I have contributed to the art and conservation section.

In many cases, a reasonable assessment can be made once the approximate weight 
of the object, how evenly that weight is distributed, and the intended mounting 
orientation are known. I recently helped with the design of an exhibition 
involving large-format canvases of a comparable scale, so I suspect your poster 
may fall into a similar range in terms of mounting considerations.

If you would like to explore a magnetic solution, please feel free to contact 
me directly. I would be happy to discuss the case, point you toward relevant 
resources, or help with some preliminary calculations.

Best wishes,

Zuzanna


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Zuzanna Szozda
Paintings Conservator
Copenhagen, Denmark
[email protected]
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-11-2026 14:25
From: Heather Adams
Subject: Using magnets to temporarily display massive 12x8 foot paper poster 
mounted on canvas


Hello,

We have a 12x8 foot paper poster mounted on canvas. The goal is to digitize and 
then roll it for storage. We're considering hanging it for just long enough to 
get good images of it. It's been lying on top of shelves for as long as I've 
been alive, and we have no idea what the condition will be when it comes down. 
Does anyone have a rule of thumb of the weight magnets could hold, or do you 
have other ideas for how to hang it? 

Thanks,

Heather



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Heather Parks
Head of Preservation & Conservation
Binghamton University
[email protected] <[email protected]>
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4.From: Luisa Casella
 Posted: Monday June 15, 2026  6:23 PM
 Subject: RE: Seeking current and past information on Photograph Conservator 
positions and fellowships worldwide
 Message: 
Dear Colleagues,
I have added a table to the AIC Wiki of the photograph conservation positions 
<https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/PMG_History_of_Photograph_Conservation#Photograph_Conserv>
 and dates they were filled of which I have knowledge. Please let me know if 
you detect errors or are aware of positions not listed.
It would also be helpful to add scholarships and fellowships, if you have 
relevant information to share.
Thank you for your help,
Luisa


1972  US          George Eastman House
1975  US          George Eastman House
1976  US          Chicago History Museum
1979  US          George Eastman House
1980s DE          Staatsmuseum, Munich
1980s DK          Museet for Fotokunst
1980  US          Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
1980  US          Northeast Document Conservation Center
1981  US          Art Institute of Chicago
1981  US          Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
1982  SE          Fotografiska Museet
1982  GB          Victoria & Albert Museum
1983  FR          Atelier de Restauration et Conservation, Paris
1984  CA          National Archives of Canada
1985  US          National Archives and Records Administration
1986  CA          National Gallery of Canada
1986  US          Chicago History Museum
1986  US          J. Paul Getty Museum
1987  FI          Finnish Museum of Photography
1987  CA          National Gallery of Canada
1989  CA          Canadian Center for Architecture
1989  PT          Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
1990s CA          Royal British Columbia Museum and Archives
1990  US          Metropolitan Museum of Art
1990  US          National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
1990  US          Library of Congress
1991  US          J. Paul Getty Museum
1992  NZ          National Library of New Zealand
1992  AU          National Archives of Australia
1994  AU          Australian War Memorial
1997  US          U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
1997  US          San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
1997  US          National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
1997  US          Library of Congress
1999  MX          Archivo Fotográfico Manuel Toussaint, UNAM
1999  US          Museum of Modern Art
1999  AT          Albertina Museum
2000  CA          Library and Archives Canada
2001  US          Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
2001  US          National Archives and Records Administration
2004  CA          Library and Archives Canada
2005  US          Weissman Preservation Center, Harvard Library
2006  CA          Canadian Conservation Institute
2006  US          J. Paul Getty Museum
2007  CA          Art Gallery of Ontario
2010  NL          Rijksmuseum
2011  CA          National Gallery of Canada
2012  US          Center for Creative Photography, Tucson
2014  NL          Rijksmuseum
2017  US          Center for Creative Photography, Tucson
2017  CA          Library and Archives Canada
2018  CA          National Gallery of Canada
2019  US          Harvard Libraries
2019  US          George Eastman Museum
2019  US          Metropolitan Museum of Art
2019  US          Library of Congress
2019  CA          Canadian Conservation Institute
2019  NL          Rijksmuseum
2019  US          J. Paul Getty Museum
2019  US          SFMoMA
2022  US          George Eastman Museum
2022  US          Amon Carter Museum
2022  US          Getty Research Institute
2022  US          Metropolitan Museum of Art
2022  US          New York Public Library
2022  US          Art Institute of Chicago
2022  US          Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
2022  US          Los Angeles County Museum of Art
2022  US          Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
2022  US          Harvard Art Museums
2022  QA          Qatar Museums Authority
2022  FI          Finnish Museum of Photography
2022  US          New Orleans Museum of Art
2022  US          Boston Athenaeum
2023  US          J. Paul Getty Museum


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Luisa Casella
Independent Photograph Conservator
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-12-2026 12:00
From: Luisa Casella
Subject: Seeking current and past information on Photograph Conservator 
positions and fellowships worldwide

Dear colleagues,
As part of ongoing research on the history of photograph conservation, I am 
compiling as thorough a list as possible of positions and fellowships 
specifically dedicated to photographs, worldwide. Some of this information has 
been already been published as the Photograph Conservation Historical Timeline, 
Appendix A in Conservation of Photographs: Significance, Use and Care 
(Routledge, 2025) 
<https://www.routledge.com/Conservation-of-Photographs-Significance-Use-and-Care/Norris-Kennedy-Lavedrine/p/book/9780367469559>.
 I am now working to expand that record to today, correct any errors, and make 
it as global as possible.
I would be grateful for any of the following information about your 
institution, or any institution you know of:

Positions with the official title Photograph Conservator: does the institution 
currently have one, what year was the position created, and who has held it? 
Research Scholarships or Fellowships specifically in photograph conservation 
(with that specific title): does your institution currently offer one, and what 
year did it start?
Positions, scholarships, or fellowships that existed in the past but have since 
ended: what years did they run, and when were they discontinued?Even partial 
answers are very welcome. You can reply on list or write to me directly at 
[email protected] <[email protected]>. Please feel free to forward 
this to colleagues with relevant institutional knowledge.
Thank you for your consideration,Luisa

5.From: Steven Prins
 Posted: Monday June 15, 2026  6:23 PM
 Subject: RE: Using magnets to temporarily display massive 12x8 foot paper 
poster mounted on canvas
 Message: 
Hi Heather,


Before determining if magnets can bear the weight, which I am sure some can, it 
is essential to define how you intend to use them.  Do you intend to simply 
'tack' the piece to a wall with as many local points off magnetic attachment as 
are required?  Do you anticipate applying the magnets directly to the surface 
of the print?  It would also be helpful to know a bit more about the current 
state of the piece. In particular, is it currently rolled?  Does the lining 
provide a tacking margin that extends beyond the paper?  


Regardless of the answers to these questions, you can greatly reduce the 
clamping force required by any means by taking advantage of gravity and 
friction to help support the weight of the poster.  You can increase friction 
simply by covering the supporting surface with a fabric similar to the lining 
fabric.  You can take advantage of gravity to increase that friction with the 
use of a slant board on which to mount the piece for photography.  A disposable 
support could be made economically out of corrugated cardboard on a wooden 
frame.  Fabric that size may cost a bit.  A slant board will prove to be very 
advantageous should you have to unroll the piece.  If it is rolled onto a core 
you can simply put a lip or self along the bottom to support the core as it is 
unrolled vertically.  If you have the floor space you can unroll it 
horizontally on the board, clamp it, lift and relocate it as necessary.  


As others have noted, magnets are capable of exerting unexpectedly strong local 
forces capable of damaging surface texture and collapsing structures.  Care 
should be taken in the development of magnetic clamping systems.  Magnets 
should be considered as sources of force in a clamping system, not as a 
clamping systems in and of themselves.  


As a painting conservator, of course I wonder why not just attach a temporary 
edge lining?  Or extended tabs/hinges?  Even if one is dying to use magnets.  


Let us know how it goes.  Better yet, send us some pics!  


With best wishes from Santa Fe,


Steven


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Steven Prins 
Santa Fe, NM
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-11-2026 14:25
From: Heather Adams
Subject: Using magnets to temporarily display massive 12x8 foot paper poster 
mounted on canvas


Hello,

We have a 12x8 foot paper poster mounted on canvas. The goal is to digitize and 
then roll it for storage. We're considering hanging it for just long enough to 
get good images of it. It's been lying on top of shelves for as long as I've 
been alive, and we have no idea what the condition will be when it comes down. 
Does anyone have a rule of thumb of the weight magnets could hold, or do you 
have other ideas for how to hang it? 

Thanks,

Heather



------------------------------
Heather Parks
Head of Preservation & Conservation
Binghamton University
[email protected] <[email protected]>
------------------------------


6.From: Makayla Elder
 Posted: Monday June 15, 2026  6:23 PM
 Subject: Museum Textile Conservator Position at Paisley Park - Prince Rogers 
Nelson Museum
 Message: 
Are you passionate about textiles, fashion history, and cultural preservation? 
Do you thrive in museum environments while seeking a role that is both 
meaningful and creatively inspiring?


Paisley Park invites an experienced Textile Conservator to join our Museum 
Collections team and play a vital role in preserving one of the most 
distinctive collections in music history. This full-time position offers the 
rare opportunity to care for and conserve the iconic garments, costumes, and 
textile artifacts that reflect the extraordinary creative vision of Prince.


At Paisley Park, art, music, fashion, culture, and history converge. As Textile 
Conservator, you will help ensure that these remarkable objects continue to 
educate, inspire, and connect audiences with Prince's enduring legacy for 
generations to come.


Apply online at Paisleypark.com: Museum Textile Conservator - Full Time - 
Chanhassen, MN <https://paisleypark.applicantpro.com/jobs/2868989>


Responsibilities




Efficiently run conservation work area, including defining protocols and 
procedures

Developing, researching, and implementing conservation strategies and treatment 
plans

Training and advising museum and collections staff on conservation best 
practices

Identify and perform daily conservation tasks

Performing conservation assessments, stabilization treatments, and preservation 
work on a diverse range of textile materials

Preparing detailed conservation reports and collection rotation procedures

Dressing and mounting garments on custom mannequins for exhibition

Advising on sustainable preservation methods for both storage and exhibition 
environments

Monitoring environmental conditions and recommending improvements to collection 
care practices

Participating in exhibition preparation, installations, and special projects

Other duties as assigned





Qualifications




Master's degree in Textile Conservation

Professional experience as a conservator within a museum or cultural 
institution is preferred

Strong knowledge of textile conservation practices and preventive conservation

Experience handling a wide range of textile materials and artifact types

Understanding of environmental impacts on collections and preservation standards

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities

Experience working with a team and independently - the ability to develop 
effective working relationships

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation


Knowledge of Prince, his artistic legacy, or his impact on fashion and culture 
is welcomed but not required.





Schedule


Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, working hours, including some weekends, 
evenings, holidays, and overtime as required based on the event schedule. 
Mandatory staffing for the Prince Celebration event in June.





Physical Requirements


The primary physical requirements of the Museum Conservator include:




Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

Comfortable handling and moving collection storage materials

Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail

Excellent vision or corrected vision

Ability to work with garments and mannequins in exhibition settings

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Ability to transport mannequins and exhibit materials between workspaces and 
exhibition areas





Why Join Paisley Park?


Paisley Park is more than a museum-it is a living celebration of Prince's 
artistry, innovation, and cultural impact. This is an opportunity to work with 
an extraordinary collection in a place where creativity, preservation, and 
storytelling come together every day.



Work with a globally recognized collection of fashion and performance artifacts

Contribute to the preservation of an internationally significant cultural legacy

Collaborate with passionate museum, collections, and exhibition professionals

Enjoy a dynamic environment where creativity and history intersect every day





Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:



Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Complimentary tour tickets

Employee discounts


Note: As Prince was a pescatarian, Paisley Park is a pescatarian food 
environment. Eggs, fish, and cheese are fine; beef, pork, chicken, and other 
meats can be eaten in your car, or you may take meals off-site.


Chanhassen, MN, USA, Hourly, Full-Time


Museum Textile Conservator - Full Time - Chanhassen, MN 
<https://paisleypark.applicantpro.com/jobs/2868989>




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Museum Textile Conservator - Full Time - Chanhassen, MN


Are you passionate about textiles, fashion history, and cultural preservation? 
Do you thrive in museum environments while seeking a role that is both 
meaningful and creatively inspiring? Paisley Park invites an experienced 
Textile Conservator to join our Museum Collections team and play a vital role 
in preserving one of the most distinctive collections in music history.


 View this on Applicantpro > <https://paisleypark.applicantpro.com/jobs/2868989>












 


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Makayla Elder
Museum Collection Manager
Paisley Park
Chanhassen
United States
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7.From: Lindsay Wilcox
 Posted: Monday June 15, 2026  6:24 PM
 Subject: RE: Using magnets to temporarily display massive 12x8 foot paper 
poster mounted on canvas
 Message: 
Hello,



My artist's brain with a bit of a practical engineer inclination prompted a 
possible different solution. 


Does this item lay flat or has it been rolled the whole time? If it would lay 
flat, what do you think about a big flat space to lay it out on? You could both 
assess its condition and then use a drone to take the images you want. If this 
is practicable, you would eliminate concerns about creating stress on the item 
by hanging it and your technical issues would switch to creating a sanitary 
environment on which to lay it. 




Best,


 Lindsay A. Wilcox


 Artist & Conservation Enthusiast


 Burns, OR USA


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Lindsay Wilcox
Burns
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-14-2026 21:11
From: George Schwartz
Subject:  Using magnets to temporarily display massive 12x8 foot paper poster 
mounted on canvas


Here is another practical method that doesn't require calculating and 
configuring a magnetic mount. 



Use gripper clips designed for tarpaulins. You will want to pad the jaws with a 
non-slip, high-grip benign layer at least on the face side to improve the clips 
staying put. I recommend asking your phlebotomist for a few disposable rubber 
tourniquets they use when drawing blood.
You can pass a tight wire rope through the holes, or put a series of nails into 
the wall where you want to hang the map. The clips are easy to close and open, 
without the risk of prying powerful magnets off a paper surface. 



If you have your heart set on using magnets, I understand well, the cool 
factor. I'm a confirmed magnet geek myself. I can draw up a tried and true 
design and send it to you. Personally, it would be overkill in this application 
and far more costly. 

good luck

George


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George Schwartz
Principal, Senior Conservator
ConservArt, Inc. Boca Raton FL
[email protected] <[email protected]>
Chair CIPP 2011-2013 Conservators in Private Practice
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-14-2026 16:32
From: Zuzanna Szozda
Subject:  Using magnets to temporarily display massive 12x8 foot paper poster 
mounted on canvas

Dear Heather,
I think magnets can certainly be a viable option. However, a few practical 
considerations may be worth keeping in mind.
One aspect worth considering is that calculators such as the K&J Magnetics tool 
estimate the direct pull force of a magnet, but they do not directly predict 
whether a large sheet or canvas-mounted object will remain safely in place. In 
practice, a relevant parameter here is the extraction force, which is closely 
related to the coefficient of friction between all contact surfaces. As a 
result, the effective holding capacity can vary considerably depending on the 
materials involved, surface texture, protective interleaving layers, and the 
actual contact pressure. For this reason, pull force alone may not be a 
reliable predictor of how well the object will resist slipping once suspended. 
In other words, the question is often not how much weight a magnet can lift, 
but also how well the entire mounting system can resist slipping.
I also agree with George's suggestion that distributing the load over a larger 
area is often safer than relying on a limited number of high-force magnetic 
contact points.
The condition of the object will probably be the key factor in determining how 
much contact pressure can be applied safely. If the poster has been stored for 
many years and its condition is still unknown, I would be cautious about 
concentrating forces in only a few locations.
The application and removal of strong magnets can also be challenging and, in 
some situations, may present a greater risk than the actual hanging period. For 
fragile objects, it may therefore be worth considering systems that allow a 
more gradual and controlled engagement of magnetic force rather than relying on 
magnets that snap into place at full strength.
Here perhaps, a mounting system that allows the contact pressure to be adjusted 
and distributed over a larger area may offer additional safety compared with 
relying solely on the maximum strength of fixed magnets. One example would be 
magnetic holders with adjustable pressure, which allow the holding force to be 
introduced gradually and controlled during both mounting and removal. I 
discussed this type of approach during the AIC Annual Meeting in Los Angeles in 
2022.
If you or anyone else is interested further in the topic, I would be happy to 
share relevant references and ongoing research. My current PhD research focuses 
on the use of magnets in the conservation, mounting, and display, including the 
mechanical interactions between magnetic systems and art materials.

It sounds like a fascinating project, and hopefully the poster will be in 
better condition than expected after all these years. Best of luck with the 
digitization, and I would be very interested to hear what solution you 
eventually choose.
Best wishes,

Zuzanna


------------------------------
Zuzanna Szozda
Paintings Conservator
Copenhagen, Denmark
[email protected] <[email protected]>
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8.From: Valeria Orlandini
 Posted: Monday June 15, 2026  6:24 PM
 Subject: 38th IPH Congress 2026 'PAPER TRADE' 24–29 August 2026, Amsterdam
 Message: 




Dear Colleagues,

The IPH board and the IPH Congress Organising Committee invite you to the 38th 
Biennial Congress of the International Association of Paper Historians (IPH), 
which will be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 24 to 29 August 2026. 

38th IPH Congress 2026 'PAPER TRADE'
24–29 August 2026
Main location: Oude Lutherse Kerk (Aula, University of Amsterdam)
Singel 411, 1012 WN Amsterdam, the Netherlands

PAPER TRADE

Join us for an international exploration of the history of the paper trade, 
from medieval Europe to global networks spanning Asia, Africa, the 
Mediterranean, and the Americas. Through case studies on trade routes, 
merchants, printers, artists, collectors, and papermakers, speakers will reveal 
how paper connected economies, cultures, and ideas across centuries. From the 
VOC and world fairs to Japanese washi, Indian paper, and Ottoman collections, 
participants will discover the remarkable journeys of paper as a global 
commodity and cultural connector. 

The congress features three days of lectures in Amsterdam by leading scholars 
and heritage professionals from around the world. In addition, participants 
will enjoy a full day of excursions to libraries, archives, museums, and other 
paper-related sites in Amsterdam, Leiden, The Hague and Rijswijk. One day of 
lectures and heritage visits will take place in and around Zaandam, in the Zaan 
region, where wind-powered paper mills produced paper used to print the 
Declaration of Independence, whose 250th anniversary is celebrated in 2026. A 
further excursion will visit the Veluwe, the second major historic papermaking 
region of the Netherlands, renowned for its water-powered paper mills and rich 
papermaking heritage. 

Looking forward to welcoming you for a week of scholarship, discovery, and 
exchange dedicated to the global history of paper.

Congress website <https://www.aanmelder.nl/iphcongress2026/home>

Registration <https://www.aanmelder.nl/iphcongress2026/registration> closes on 
August 1st.

Programme overview  <https://www.aanmelder.nl/iphcongress2026/programme>with 
link and download [PDF] to the full programme

>> Apologies for cross-posting <<



------------------------------
Valeria Orlandini 
Conservator of Works on Paper and Photographic Materials
Chevy Chase MD
(301) 657-2682
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