Keck, S. (Sheldon), 1910-1993

Sheldon and Caroline Keck demonstrate a step by step restoration of an Adolph Wertmuller oil on canvas painting. A narrator explains each scientific treatment process, including examination, creating spandrels, varnish removal, wax sealing, adhering a new lining, gesso filling, etc.

Correspondence, including regarding donation to Schenck family; nominations, including Sheldon Keck appointment.

Correspondence regarding appointments; A. Henricksen retirement; dinner honoring S. and C. Keck; Babbott Fund; J. Noethen resignation; G. Bachrach memorial service; with Mrs. E.K. Williams. Obituary, E.C. Crawford (Mrs. M.D.C.).

Correspondence, including requests for information; complaints; compliments; correspondence with S. Keck regarding donation of deaccessioned objects to Cooperstown graduate program; objects offered; membership; Lester Wunderman collection, C14 testing.

Principal respondent: Keck, Sheldon. Correspondence and memos.

Principal respondent: Keck, Caroline. Statement on conservation of art in the Brooklyn Museum. Proposal for teaching artists art technology. Correspondence regarding Exposition of Painting Conservation, including list of exhibitors, brochure; lecture. Report to Governing Committee, including history of department. Care of Paintings in Historic Houses. Memos regarding Sheldon Keck travel grant.

Principal respondent: Keck, Sheldon. Memos. Instructions, moth-proofing.

Principal respondent: Keck, Sheldon. Memos regarding Forgery exhibition; staff.

Principal respondent: Keck, Sheldon. Correspondence and memos including donations for Restoration Lab, x-ray equipment.

Principal respondent: Keck, Sheldon. Correspondence regarding establishment of central conservation agency; New York University conservation program, including proposal; development of x-ray machine for museums.