Conservation Resources for Private Individuals

We all own books, documents, photographs and other items that mean a great deal to us that we want to save for future generations. The University of Kansas Preservation Department cannot offer its services to private individuals; please turn to the following list for conservation work or consult the American Institute of Conservation (AIC) to use its online form to find a conservator with the specific expertise you require. Professional Associates and Fellows in the AIC have passed the scrutiny of their peers in order to garner this designation. Conservation treatment performed by a highly trained professional may be a time-intensive process and cost a great deal. However, some conservators or businesses will be happy to talk to you and provide an initial consultation free of charge. This list of individuals and businesses does not constitute an official endorsement by KU Libraries.

American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
1717 K Street, N.W.
Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 452-9545
fax: (202) 452-9328
http://www.aic-faic.org/guide/form.html

Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center
1326 South 32 Street
Omaha, NE 68105
(402) 595-1180
www.nebraskahistory.org/sites/ford/index.htm
Paper, art, photograph, and object conservation; digitization services. Some staff members are Professional Associates and Fellows in the AIC.

Etherington Conservation Services
HF Group (formerly Heckman Bindery)
P.O. Box 89
North Manchester, IN 46962-0089
(800) 334-3628
http://thehfgroup.com/ecsover.htm
Book and paper conservation, library binding, limited edition binding.

Heugh-Edmondson Conservation Services
P.O. Box 10408
Kansas City, MO 64171
(816) 283-0660
heughed@earthlink.net
Conservation of works of art on paper, art, and photographs. Heugh and Edmondson are Fellows in the AIC.

Bill Minter
Conservator
4364 Woodbury Pike
Woodbury, PA 16695
(814) 793-4020
wmntr@aol.com
Book and paper conservation. Minter is a Professional Associate in the AIC.

BookLab II
1724 McCarty Ln.
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-7025
sabina@bookways.com
booklab.bookways.com
Portfolios, housings, limited edition binding; book repair.

Lanman/Proctor Bindery
20170 West 114th Terrace
Olathe, KS 66061-8739
(913) 393-1957
LPBindery@aol.com
Thesis binding, journal binding, book rebinding. Local Kansas company that provides quick service (3-7 days) on small binding jobs.

Richard C. Baker
1712 (Rear) S. Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63117
(314) 781-3035
baker@richardcbaker.com
www.richardcbaker.com
Book and paper conservation. Baker is a Professional Associate in the AIC.

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