Resources
Pearl Preservation designed, wrote, or contributed to the resources below
Jewish&Judaica
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Informal collection of what I've been reading on the topic. Here.
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A recorded webinar hosted by Connecting to Collections Care, where I share information about Jewish objects and their unique care needs. Here.
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This poster provides a brief overview of Jewish value and spiritual considerations for the stewardship of Judaica, focusing on the preservation of holy objects and the cultural significance of these practices. Here.
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Using the paradox of the Holocaust Torah as an example, this chapter explores how Jewish religious values and traditions inform the care of Judaica, arguing that conservation professionals should engage with and learn from the communities they serve. Here.
Art Conservation
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An annotated bibliography of fire recovery conservation literature, compiled in response to the 2025 LA Wildfire. This resource offers valuable readings for brushing up on conservation knowledge and can also be shared with others who may benefit. Here.
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A compendium of linked resources spanning conservation topics and chemistry education resources. Here.
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A resource with text and images that explains useful preservation language including damages & condition, materials and collection care terminology. The Preservation Glossary was created in March 2022 by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts in partnership with Archives for Black Lives in Philadelphia as part of the Community Stewardship Program. Here.
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Part of the AIC Wiki that discusses decision making priorities when choosing materials for cultural heritage collections and provides links to additional resources. Here.
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A blog series produced by the University of Delaware conservation community to share preservation tips to care for personal collections, aimed at those confined to home during the COVID-19 lockdown. Here.
LGBTQ+
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A short informational video explaining some of the terms and identities within the LGBTQ+ community. Originally created in 2016 after the Pulse massacre, this resource has amassed more than 500,000 views. Here.
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This tip sheet can serve as a resource to help with understanding neutral pronouns and adjusting to using them when appropriate. This was made in collaboration with Kris Cnossen for the Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Art Conservation Workshop, 2020. Here.