PROSPECTUS

 


Contents

Rationale

Mission

History of the Archives

Archivist in Residence

Steering Committee

Prospectus

Progress to Date

List of Holdings

Action Opportunities

How to Contact U.T.A.P.

Pictures:
Before renovation
During renovation
After renovation
The renovated archive

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Strategic planning for the preservation and development of the Unitarian Archives in Transylvania has determined that the work must proceed through three essential phases:

I. Renovation of existing Unitarian-owned Archival space

II. Restoration and conservation of the Archival holdings

III. Archival organization permitting international access


Phase I

PREPARATION OF THE ARCHIVAL SPACE

  • Plastering Walls and Ceilings
  • Window Repair
  • Floor Refurbishing
  • Fire Alarm System
  • Security System (Alarm; Window Bars; Metal Entrance Door)

Phase II

CONSERVATION OF THE HOLDINGS

  • Acquisition of Archival Tools, Products, Materials, and Cabinets
  • Repair of Damaged Documents
  • Proper Storage of Archival Materials

Phase III

SYSTEMATIC ARCHIVAL ORGANIZATION

  • Acquisition of Copier and Transparency Adapter
  • Construction of Digital Database of Holdings
  • Staff Development
  • Implementation of Enquiry Response System
  • Preparation for Arrival of New Acquisitions