101. Dept. Of Environmental Health Burke Museum http//www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/. environmental HealthLaboratory http//depts. washington.edu/envhlth/cont_ed/ehlab.html http://depts.washington.edu/envhlth/info/biennial_report_99_01/what_sacred.html

Table of contents Who we are ... people and programs Where we've been ... and where we're going Facts and figures ... Acknowledgments Sacred objects, safely returned Sacred objects, safely returned Beyond the laboratory walls Breathing safely in the dusty trades Particulate air pollution Probing genetic variations A century or more ago, anthropologists sought to preserve objects of Native American heritage using the best tools they had-preservatives based on compounds of arsenic, lead, and mercury. Today, museums are faced with having potential human health risks in their collections. Dr. James Nason of the Burke Museum and Leilani Cubby of the Quinault Nation clean pesticide residue from a ceremonial drum The toxicity of old pesticides has taken on a serious new meaning since the passage of the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The 1990 act entitles Native American tribes to claim human remains, and funerary, sacred, or patrimonial objects (those that are part of their cultural inheritance) back from museums. Ceremonial use Dr. James Nason, professor of Anthropology and curator of Pacific and American Ethnology for the University of Washington's Burke Museum, was concerned about turn-of-the-century pesticide residues in the Burke's collections. As chair of repatriation operations for the Museum, he knew that many of the sacred objects might be put back into active ceremonial use. Ceremonies can last up to four days, with important roles performed by tribal elders who could be particularly susceptible to toxic effects.

102. How Do Violins Change With Playing And Environmental Changes Over Time? Do playing, ageing and/or environmental changes affect violins? And museumsare good at maintaining material and documents for long periods. http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/~jw/powerhousetwins.html

How do violins change with playing and environmental changes over time? Do playing, ageing and/or environmental changes affect violins? Whether it is a product of the passage of time, the exposure to the atmosphere and its variations, or the amount of playing, many violinists believe that oldies are goodies, and spurn inexperienced instruments. When Michael Lea, curator of music at the Powerhouse Museum , wanted to buy for the museum's collection an instrument by renowned maker Harry Vatiliotis, and when simultaneously Sydney musician Romano Crivici commissioned an instrument from the same maker, an opportunity arose to examine these questions. Harry has a reputation for making fine instruments, and for making them reproducibly. This project began in 2001, when he made two very similar instruments from wooden plates, seasoned for 80 years, that had originally been intended to make a cello. Thus the bellies came from adjacent areas of the same slab of spruce, and both backs came from the same sample of maple. During and after construction, they were subjected to acoustical tests by Ra Inta, PhD student in the Acoustics Lab at UNSW and, when finished, to playing and listening tests. Since then, one has been maintained in controlled, museum conditions. It is only occasionally played. Meanwhile, the other belongs to Romano and is his usual instrument for performance and practice.

103. NMAH: Environmental Film Festival In The Nation's Capital The festival programs produced by the Museum focus on the environmental history of environmental Film Festival programs are part of the Museum’s Reel http://americanhistory.si.edu/events/programdetail.cfm?newskey=42

104. Lectures Archive, Museum Victoria, Australia Science Environment; Australian Society Technology; Indigenous Cultures For information about current events at Museum Victoria, visit What s On. http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/lectures/

If the size of the text in this page is too small, please either turn javascript on or adjust the default text size of your browser. Lectures Archive Australian Society and Technology Indigenous Cultures Lectures Archive printer friendly page Lectures Archive Welcome to the Museum Victoria's online Lecture Archive. Listen to lively discussion about a range of important issues including our environment, society, indigenous culture, mammoths and infrared astronomy. Experience it for yourself. Lecture topics cover the following subject areas: Indigenous Cultures For information about current events at Museum Victoria, visit What's On. In Search of King Solomon's Ring: Cognitive and Communicative Studies on Grey Parrots Presenter: Dr Irene Pepperberg Parrots and other talking birds have fascinated mankind since Aristotle. Once thought to be mere mimics, birds are now known to possess remarkable intellectual abilities. June 27 2000 Unwrapping the Helix: The Human Genome Project Presenter: Dr Susan Forrest, Associate Professor Julian Savulescu, Associate Professor Loane Skene, Robyn Williams This important forum explained the Human Genome Project, a global initiative to map and sequence the human genome. Three Melbourne-based experts addressed the issues relating to the current research being undertaken in this international project.

105. Pollutants In The Museum Environment (Conservation At The Getty) A summary of a Getty Conservation Institute project that examined the risks posedto museum collections by atmospheric pollutants. http://www.getty.edu/conservation/science/pollutants/

Science Field Projects Education Publications and Videos ... Past Projects Pollutants in the Museum Environment (1985-1998) In 1985 the Getty Conservation Institute began researching the risks posed to museum collections by atmospheric pollutants. Initial studies focused on outdoor pollutants (nitrogen oxides, ozone and other photochemical oxidants, sulfur dioxide, and particles). Research later expanded to include indoor-generated pollutants (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and formic and acetic acids). The emphasis of research also shifted from the macroenvironment (gallery and storage spaces) to the microenvironment (display cases and storage cabinets). Studies were carried out to determine the damage gaseous pollutants cause to various types of museum objects. The Institute also studied passive sampling devices that would allow museums to conduct their own surveys with minimal cost and expertise. Through testing, a number of commercially available, relatively low-cost products were identified. Also investigated were mitigation methodologies to reduce significant indoor concentrations of pollutants. Those methods that proved effective used active filtration, passive protection, and combinations of procedures that worked along with the building's ventilation system. Related articles in

106. Why Try Britannica Online? Most are authors, university professors, commentators, museum curators, An advertisingfree environment! Informative newsletters brought to you http://www.britannica.com/premium/

Home Browse Store Subscribe Already a member? Log in More Comprehensive than Any Other English-language Encyclopedia. Trustworthy Results. Cited in U.S. Supreme Court cases. Expert contributors: More than 90 have won Nobel prizes. Most are authors, university professors, commentators, museum curators, scientists, and other experts chosen for their field expertise. Trusted by over 7 million students at top colleges and universities worldwide. Spend Less Time Searching and More Time Finding. Stop skipping between search results! Britannica organizes relevant results from a single, reliable source. Help for Students. Articles and media developed especially for students aged 9 to 14, with research tools to help with citations and bibliographies. The Answers You Need, the Topics You Care About. Learn more about the history of Iraq. Understand the U.S. electoral college. Watch a video about nutrition and health. Find accurate results on virtually any topic. What Members Are Saying About Britannica Online. "I use the Britannica for all my investigation of history, past and present...(and) to satisfy my intellectual curiosity about almost any subject."

107. Hong Kong Museum Of History - Publication - Special Articles - Museums Are For P Leisure and Cultural Services Department Hong Kong Museum of History Brand HK Within the museum premises, visitors expect an environment for them to http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/History/en/pspecial_4.php

Home Publication Special Articles > Museums are for People Museums are for People Ms Rosa YAU (Curator, Hong Kong Museum of History) On the whole, museums assume an irreplaceable position among the many cultural facilities because they not only take the responsibilities of collecting, preserving, studying and displaying artefacts, but also play diversified educational roles in society. Due to the many changes in the world order - political, social, cultural, and environmental, museums are expected to become a place of knowledge and pleasure, or even more open, responsive and professional. Being more customer-driven and more aware of the visitors' needs, museums should play a more proactive and pre-emptive role in serving the community. After all, the success of museum service depends very much on the strong support from the community forces and their co-operation. Footnote: 1. Hooper-Greenhill, Eilean 1994, Museums and their Visitors, Routledge, London. Important notices Last revision date: 28 July, 2004

108. Hong Kong Museum Of History - Publication - Special Articles - Museums Are For P Within the museum premises, visitors expect an environment for them to reminisce,to have a social experience, and to feel being part of a community, http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/History/text/en/pspecial_4.php

Hong Kong Museum of History Home Page Graphics Version Ácà 骩 About Us ... Back to LCSD Special Articles Museums are for People Ms Rosa YAU (Curator, Hong Kong Museum of History) On the whole, museums assume an irreplaceable position among the many cultural facilities because they not only take the responsibilities of collecting, preserving, studying and displaying artefacts, but also play diversified educational roles in society. Due to the many changes in the world order - political, social, cultural, and environmental, museums are expected to become a place of knowledge and pleasure, or even more open, responsive and professional. Being more customer-driven and more aware of the visitors' needs, museums should play a more proactive and pre-emptive role in serving the community. After all, the success of museum service depends very much on the strong support from the community forces and their co-operation. Footnote: 1. Hooper-Greenhill, Eilean 1994, Museums and their Visitors, Routledge, London. New Publication List of Publications Special Articles Museum Newsletter ... sitemap Last revision date: 28 July, 2004

109. Home - Electronic Gateway To The Cape Overberg South Africa The South African Heritage Resources Agency and the South African MaritimeMuseum (SAMM) are currently planning What`s more in Environment ? Business http://www.overberginfo.com/

Wednesday, 21 September 2005 new menu (topmenu_MENU_ITEMS, topmenu_MENU_POS); overberginfo.com Search WWW Main Menu Home The Overberg Events Directory ... Site Map Overberg Directory Accommodation Animal Care Community Services Eating Out ... Telecommunications Popular Embassies Weather Report overberginfo.com on-line Overberg Whale Coast Map ... Cape Snow - August 2003 Home Villa Blu Polls How often do you visit the Overberg? I live here! Regularly Annually Not enough Haven't yet but will soon! Cape Overberg, South Africa The Overberg is situated in the Western Cape, South Africa. This untouched haven of mountains, ocean, rivers and spectacular nature is a perfect holiday destination for those who travel, and a sanctuary loved by those who live here. Whales in Walker Bay - photos taken by Kees van de Coolwijk of Foto First, 102 Main Road, Hermanus - Read more... What`s more in General Information ? Festivals... festivals ... festivals It’s the perfect time of year to take a drive over the mountain and through the colourful rûens of the Overberg. On every weekend of September you’ll find at least one village alive with entertainment, music, art, craft, delectable food, wine and convivial locals. Join the Overbergers as they celebrate Spring, life on the southernmost tip of Africa and the beauty of the natural heritage that surrounds them.

110. RAINFOREST: An Immersive Experience - World Environment Day 2005 World Environment Day; The Natural World Museum; The RAINFOREST Dome; About theFootage Costa Rican Rainforest; About the Artists; Locations, Dates, http://natepagel.home.mindspring.com/WED/

RAINFOREST : An Immersive Experience and United Nations World Environment Day HQ 50 U.N. Plaza, Suite 102 San Francisco, CA 94102 +1 415 355 9905 phone +1 415 355 9933 fax www.wed2005.org United Nations Environment Programme www.UNEP.org Nate Pagel 1045a York St. San Francisco, CA 94110 fax: 415- 558-8881 natepagel @mindspring.com Synopsis RAINFOREST is an immersive experience set inside a 44 foot surround projection geodesic dome. The dome interior is covered with 360-degree floor-to-ceiling surround video from 7 projectors. In addition, a surround sound system conveys the lush biophonies that eloquently express the voice of the rainforest. The content originates from HD video that Nate Pagel More Information World Environment Day The Natural World Museum The RAINFOREST Dome About the Footage: ... Times and Contact Information World Environment Day 2005 The United Nations was founded at a 1945 conference in San Francisco - and 60 years later, the UN returns to the place of its birth with World Environment Day (WED).

111. Conservation And Collection Care Service · Information · Environment Page Ottawa Canadian Conservation Institute, 1978. Thomson, Garry. The MuseumEnvironment, 2nd edition. London ButterworthsHeinemann, 1986. http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/dept/preservation/information/environment.htm

Boxes Contacts Home Information ... Training I NFORMATION Introduction Glossary Security Emergency control planning Environmental control Library material Photographic media Audio-visual media Reformatting E NVIRONMENTAL Environment.pdf The environmental factors of temperature, humidity, light, and atmospheric and particulate pollutants can all cause degradation reactions within library material. Further reading Temperature and relative humidity Briggs, James R. Environmental Control of Modern Records Conservation of Library and Archive Materials and the Graphic Arts , ed. Guy Petherbridge. London: Butterworths, 1987. Conrad, E. A. The Realistic Preservation Environment National Archives and Records Administration An archived web page. Erhardt, D. and M. Mecklenburg. Relative humidity re-examined Preventive Conservation: Practice, Theory and Research Lull, William P. Conservation Environment Guidelines for Libraries and Archives Ottawa: Canadian Council of Archives, 1995. Macleod, K. J. Relative Humidity: Its Importance, Measurement and Control in Museums. Canadian Conservation Institute Technical Bulletin 1 Ottawa: Canadian Conservation Institute, 1978.

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