3750
Accession Number
28157
Author
Anon
Title Of Article Chaper
Saving WWII historic sites: metals conservation course in the Marshall Islands
Title Of Journal Book
CRM: cultural resources management
Volume
16
Issue
5
Pages
22-24
Collation
2 photos.
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
World War II left many sites of military preparation and action in the islands of Micronesia. Metal artifacts important to the interpretation of these sites corrode rapidly in the hot, humid climate. To alleviate the situation, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Australia, and the United States sponsored a metals preservation workshop and classroom instruction for a group of Micronesians with official concerns for site conservation. Limited funds and facilities required hand methods of rust removal and application of protective coatings. The course demonstrated experimental application of available equipment and materials. -- AATA
Keywords
WWII;save;metal -- CAL
pub_id
3750