General preservation assessment of thomas jefferson?s poplar forest [this grant would support a general preservation assessment of architectural, archival, and archaeological collections of poplar…

General preservation assessment of thomas jefferson?s poplar forest [this grant would support a general preservation assessment of architectural, archival, and archaeological collections of poplar forest, the retreat home and plantation of thomas jefferson, located in bedford county, virginia. Physical collections generated since 1983 are used for public interpretation including education programs, specialized tours, and house tours. A consultant from the northeast document conservation center will complete the assessment, and will present observations and recommendations related to risks, security, emergency preparedness, and storage and handling, along with recommendations for preservation priorities tailored to the needs of poplar forest. The project goals are to develop strategies to standardize collections policies and practices and to identify ways to improve access to collections. These findings will guide poplar forest staff in developing a path forward toward a comprehensive update of collections policies.]