Old Poisons, New Problems A Museum Resource

Old Poisons, New Problems is a practical guide to identifying, testing for, and dealing with contaminated cultural materials archived in museum collections. Special features include worksheets for performing basic tests, charts of scientific and historical information on known pesticides, data resources, and illustrations. This book will be useful to the museum community and tribal groups involved with the management and/or repatriation of these collections.

List of Figures, Tables, and Boxes

vii

Foreword

ix

Armand Minthorn

Preface

xi

Acknowledgments

xv

Introduction

xix

NAGPRA Legislation Overview

xxiii

Describing the Problem: Contaminated Artifacts and Hopi Cultural Use

1

(4)

Alyce Sadongei

Leigh Kuwanwisiwma

Micah Loma'omvaya

Identifying the Pesticides: Pesticide Names, Classification, and History of Use

5

(28)

Marilen Pool

Nancy Odegaard

Melissa J. Huber

Addressing the Problem: The Team Approach

33

(20)

Nancy Odegaard

Alyce Sadongei

Marilen Pool

Assessing Contamination: Analytical Testing of Cultural Materials for Pesticides

53

(20)

Nancy Odegaard

Werner Zimmt

David R. Smith

Understanding the Hazards: Toxicity and Safety

73

(12)

Leslie Boyer

Steven Seifert

Nancy Odegaard

Marilen Pool

G. Edward Burroughs

Conclusion

85

(18)

Appendices

A. Guidelines for Handling Contaminated Museum Collections

87

(2)

B. Personal Protection Equipment Guidelines

89

(2)

C. Safety Equipment and Chemical Supplies Directory

91

(2)

D. Guide to Reading Material Safety Data Sheets

93

(2)

E. Health and Safety Information Resources

95

(2)

F. Agencies for Contacting Professionals and Consultants

97

(4)

G. Pesticide Information Websites

101

(2)

Glossary

103

(6)

Bibliography

109

(10)

Index

119

(6)

About the Authors

125

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Old Poisons, New Problems A Museum Resource for Managing Contaminated Cultural Materials

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