Preserving the Iraqi Jewish Archive

Preserving the Iraqi Jewish Archive

Tuesday, December 17, at 11 a.m., William G. McGowan Theater

Join the team working on the Iraqi Jewish Archive Preservation Project for a discussion about their daily work to preserve and make available the documents from this collection. Learn about the recovery effort and the history of the project. Find out about other books and documents not seen in the exhibit. Hear from conservators about treatments used to stabilize materials for digitization. Digital imaging specialists will talk about the incredible work put in to make all the unique materials available for access. Presented in partnership with the National Archives Assembly.

A labeled crate filled with books and documents
Iraqi Jewish Archive books and documents awaiting preservation.