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In Memoriam: Charles Olin

It with immense appreciation for a life well lived, passions energetically explored and a professional career that completed the treatment of countless works of art, …

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Eleanor McMillan Obituary

Eleanor McMillan holds a place among the pioneers in the field of conservation. She was instrumental in promoting conservation awareness and training at the Smithsonian, …

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Kitty Nicholson

In Memoriam: Catherine (Kitty) Nicholson Donnelly

Kitty Nicholson (Catherine Nicholson Donnelly) passed away on October 2, 2020.  She is survived by her husband Hank, her son Rob and daughter-in-law Gwen, as well as by her sister Ann Yelin, brother Jim Nicholson, extended family, and a wide range of friends and professional colleagues. 

 

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Fundraiser for Gwynne Ryan and Family

Winterthur/University of Delware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC) conservators Debbie Hess Norris and Caitlin Richeson (Class of 2019) have banded together with the help of …

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In Memorium: Jahanvi Desai

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Jahanvi Desai. She was surrounded by her family when she …

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In Memorium: Beth Richwine

I have the heartbreaking news to share of the death of my friend and colleague, Beth Richwine. Beth Richwine passed away January 15, 2019 in …

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Memorial Service for Beth Richwine

Please join us for a Memorial to Honor, Beth Richwine, Friend, Colleague, and Artist March 6th, 20191:00pm to 3:00pm National Museum of American History , …

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Government Shutdown Help

Dear Washington Conservation Guild Members, On behalf of myself and the Board of WCG, I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathies for the many of …

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