Barbara Chinn writes: “As Class Secretary, I am proud to report our Class of 1956 Endowment for the Preservation Department for the Library is still helping this vital and important department by our donations. It allows the department to take part in Preservation Week, beginning on April 30 thru May 2, with a table on campus. The department also recently had 15 students from the chemistry class in the Arts and Humanities Academy at Berkeley High School visit. These students got to experience how preservation blends chemistry and craft work to prevent decay of materials. The head of the department and a conservator will soon be able to give another presentation to the students at Berkeley High to complement the chemistry project. We would like to hear from our fellow classmates. Send your information to chinnacres@sbcglobal.net. Thanks!”
Barbara Chinn
May 29, 2024
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