Identification and Control of Damaging Microorganisms in Manuscripts of Central Tabriz Library, Iran

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  • Mozhgan Khalili Zonouz National Academy of Azerbaijan Sciences, Baku

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1973-9494/9237

Keywords:

hand-written, micro-organism, biological damage, preventive conservation

Abstract

A large number of historical artifacts have low resistance to pests since they are made of organic substances. Such works can be consumed by several living organ­isms and can often be an ideal environment for micro-organisms to grow, particularly when favorable conditions such as appropriate climate and absence of light are pres­ent.

The way in which manuscripts are stored in archives, such as shelves, acid-free boxes and relative temperature control, means that both humidity and aerosols can play a determining role in their safety. Considering the principle of the priority of con­servation over restoration, several measures should be adopted for the safety and authenticity of the works, which will also lead to a decrease in restoration costs.

The Central Tabriz Library possesses a precious collection consisting of several thousand volumes of valuable books, authentic documents and lithographic books. It is worth noting that the first hand-written work from Iran to be registered on the UNESCO Memory of the World Heritage list was, “Vaghf Nameh Rab'-e Rashidi,” the Deed of En­dowment of the Rab' i-Rashidi. The document is a historical manuscript book authored by Sheikh Rashid al-din Fazlollah and is regarded as a part of this collection.

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Published

2018-12-31

How to Cite

Khalili Zonouz, M. (2018). Identification and Control of Damaging Microorganisms in Manuscripts of Central Tabriz Library, Iran. Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 18(1), 239–255. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1973-9494/9237

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