Old poisons, new problems : a museum resource for managing contaminated cultural materials

Odegaard, Nancy (author.). Sadongei, Alyce, 1959- (author.). Boyer, Leslie V., (contributor.).

Summary: Foreword / Armand MinthornNAGPRA legislation overview1. Describing the problem : contaminated artifacts and Hopi cultural use / Alyce Sadongei, Leigh Kuwanwisiwma and Micah Loma?omvaya2. Identifying the pesticides : pesticide names, classification, and history of use / Marilen Pool, Nancy Odegaard and Melissa J. Huber3. Addressing the problem : the team approach / Nancy Odegaard, Alyce Sadongei and Marilen Pool4. Assessing contamination : analytical testing of cultural materials for pesticides / Nancy Odegaard, Werner Zimmt and David R. Smith5. Understanding the hazards : toxicity and safety / Leslie Boyer, Steven Seifert, Nancy Odegaard, Marilen Pool and G. Edward Burroughs6. ConclusionApp. A. Guidelines for handling contaminated museum collectionsApp. B. Personal protection equipment guidelinesApp. C. Safety equipment and chemical supplies directoryApp. D. Guide to reading material safety data sheetsApp. E. Health and safety information resourcesApp. F. Agencies for contacting professionals and consultantsApp. G. Pesticide information Websites.

Record details

ISBN: 9780759105157
ISBN: 0759105154
Physical Description: xxiv, 126 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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Publisher: Walnut Creek, CA : AltaMira Press, [2005]
Copyright: ©2005

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-118) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Describing the problem: contaminated artifacts and Hopi cultural use / Alyce Sadongei, Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, and Micah Loma'omvaya -- Identifying the pesticides: pesticide names, classification, and history of use / Marilen Pool, Nancy Odegaard, and Melissa J. Huber -- Addressing the problem: the team approach / Nancy Odegaard, Alyce Sadongei, and Marilen Pool -- Assessing contamination: analytical testing of cultural materials for pesticides / Nancy Odegaard, Werner Zimmt, and David R. Smith -- Understanding the hazards: toxicity and safety / Leslie Boyer, Steven Seifert, Nancy Odegaard, Marilen Pool, and G. Edward Burroughs.