A cornerstone of the Save Texas History Program is map and document conservation so that generations of Texans may continue to benefit from our rich historical resources.
Conservation is a detail-oriented, time-intensive, and expensive process necessary to ensure access to Land Office holdings.
Partnering with private contractors, we examine, catalog, treat, and preserve the physical objects found within our archives.
During examination, trained archivists and preservation professionals assess the condition and materials of any given item. Conservators apply treatments to prevent further deterioration or improve the condition of the items. Conservation includes dirt removal, deacidification, mending, flattening, and meticulous repair.
Conserved documents are scanned at high resolution, posted online, and used to produce high-quality color reproductions.