The College Archives’ archival collections are held in our purpose-built archives repository located on the ground floor of the Marden Wing (Old Wing). Completed in April 2019, the repository offers a secure, climate-controlled and pest-free environment for proper preservation. Archival materials are freeze-treated upon arrival and stored in acid-free containers.
 Archives repository specifications #1-5 (full size) |
 Archives repository specifications #6-10 (full size) |
 Entrance of the repository |
 Interior of the repository |
 Interior of the repository |
 Archival materials are freeze-treated at -30°C for at least one week to prevent pest infestation |
 Items to be freeze-treated are placed in archival boxes and then wrapped in plastic bags to avoid condensation on the item surface |
 Reusable silica gel desiccant is used to absorb moisture to prevent condensation within the bag |
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 Photographs are placed in acid-free archival sleeves for preservation and labelled for identification |
 Documentary records are placed in acid-free archival boxes for preservation |
Last updated: 2 January 2021