This is a Foreword by an archaeologist, not a conservator, but as Brad Rodgers says, Conservation has been steadily pulled from archaeology by the forces of specialization (p. 3), andhewantstoremedythatsituationthroughthismanual. He seesthisworkasa calltoactionforthenon-professionalconservator, permitting curators, conservators, and archaeologists to identify artifacts that need prof- sional attention and, allow these professionals to stabilize most artifacts in their own laboratories with minimal intervention, using simple non-toxic procedures (p. 5). It is the mission of Brad s manual to...

The Montana was a shining example of modern design and technological sophistication when it made its maiden voyage in 1879. But it is remembered for its ironic end: only five years after it was launched, the Montana struck a railroad bridge near Bridgeton, Missouri, and sank. One of the largest stern-wheel vessels ever to navigate a western river, the Montana was built to compete with railroads. The recent archaeological excavation of its wreckage, combined with a wealth of written and visual material documenting its construction and use, offers fascinating insights into...

This is a Foreword by an archaeologist, not a conservator, but as Brad Rodgers says, Conservation has been steadily pulled from archaeology by the forces of specialization (p. 3), andhewantstoremedythatsituationthroughthismanual. He seesthisworkasa calltoactionforthenon-professionalconservator, permitting curators, conservators, and archaeologists to identify artifacts that need prof- sional attention and, allow these professionals to stabilize most artifacts in their own laboratories with minimal intervention, using simple non-toxic procedures (p. 5). It is the mission of Brad s manual to...