Dr. Nathan tolow consulting with Susan Buck, proj ect coo rdinator for the environmental urvey, and objects conservator Barba ra Mangum.
gaseous and pa rticulate po llu tants were measured and analyzed for their impact o n th e collecti on. So too were the deleterious effects of biodeterioration from pests, molds and li chens; water from leaks, condensation and care of the plants; and wear and tear from vi ito r and maintenance procedures. A fin al report submitted by Dr. ath a n Stolow, primary consultant to the survey, as well as other specialized reports, wi ll be of paramo unt importance to the staff in making genera l amend ments and in determining the criteri a for the climate-control system mentio ned on page 62 here. With the support of another gra nt from the IMS, the Museum has already moved smoothl y into a second phase of environmental monitoring and improvements, which will concl ude in November 1989 and which wi ll be described m ore full y in next year's annua l repo rt. Its basic purpose is to continue gathering data in specific a reas whi le beginning to implement selective environmenta l controls (such as add ing UV-filtering louvers to the w indows on the second floor ) and to stabilize o bj ects identified as in critical cond ition.
Mention must also be made of all th e interns and volunteers who contributed their va luable time and ta lent to the Mueum 's operati ons: Michelle Beizai (administratio n); Carol Loso (curatoria l and admini tratio n); Ann Za ldastani (curatoria l); Chantel Orth, Jean ne Pettigrew and H ea ther Polub inski (member hip); and Reiko H amaguchi , Ro emarie A. Seim, and Troy Taglienti (textiles). Fina ll y, a very special tribute goes to the staff for acco mplishments in 1988; a lmost everyone was ca lled o n to sho ulder added responsibilities, which were carried professionally and with enthusias m. The Museum is fortunate to have such a loyal and dedicated group. These adjectives apply equally to the Tru tee , whose thoughtful and energetic involvement with the key current issues gives confidence th at they will shape the po licies and generate the strategies to secure a sound and dynamic future.
Kristin A. Mortimer
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