From: KRISTEN M LEFFELMAN <kristen.leffelman@wisconsinhistory.org> Subject: RE: Photos of old headstones Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2019 19:55:54 +0000 Message-id: <BYAPR06MB469478C24EBACEBF865B5EC287D50@BYAPR06MB4694.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>
You might also try this Wisconsin Historical Society webinar from earlier this year: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/5744293300952012806/recording/988b8ed7bf7647f28e6fad95c7616934/watch?source=CHANNEL
Cleaning Gravestones
Jason Church is a materials conservator in the Materials Conservation Program with the National Center of Preservation Training and Technology. Jason coordinates and works to further develop the Center’s national cemetery training initiative and related research. His experience is in cemetery conservation with special attention placed on cemetery ironwork. Before joining NCPTT, he was a conservator and historic metals expert for the City of Savannah, Ga., Department of Cemeteries. He earned his M.F.A. in Historic Preservation from Savannah College of Art and Design.
Kristen Leffelman
Milwaukee Outreach Coordinator
Office of Programs and Outreach
Wisconsin Historical Society
247 W Freshwater Way, Suite 536, Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-988-8655
kristen.leffelman@wisconsinhistory.org<mailto:kristen.leffelman@wisconsinhistory.org>
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From: localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu [mailto:localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu] On Behalf Of Debra Demuri
Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 2:15 PM
To: Janet Seymour
Subject: Re: Photos of old headstones
At the Historic Preservation Conference in October 2018, there was a presentation on "Saving Our Stones" by Jarrod Roll of West Salem, WI. Perhaps contacting him would give Elizabeth some answers. saveyourstones@gmail.com or www. SaveYourStones.com
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From: "Elizabeth Terlinden" <terlinden@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Janet Seymour" <localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 11:34:25 AM
Subject: Photos of old headstones
Hello,
We are working on a visual record of cemetery headstones in the 155 year old cemetery. The oldest stones are limestone and there has been a lot of deterioration.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to enhance the writing and symbols on the headstones so photos can be taken? I’ve run across various suggestions, though some seem questionable as to causing further damage.
I’ve been able to photograph some with different lighting conditions and also when headstones are wet.
Thanks,
Bettsy Terlinden
Glass Valley Cemetery Committee member
Town of River Falls