Market Research Report: Moore Archives & Preservation
1. Company Overview
Company Name: Moore Archives & Preservation LLC
Mission of the Company:
Moore Archives & Preservation was founded on the belief that no organization or person should worry about the preservation of their valuable letters, maps, and books for the coming generations. They aim to provide conservation services at an accessible price, helping restore family heirlooms and preserving them for future generations. They handle irreplaceable relics carefully and conscientiously, following standard practices and codes of ethics set by the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) and the Library of Virginia Standards.
Founded: No information available
Founders: No information available
Key People:
- Kristi Moore, CEO:
- Experience: 15 years in research, writing, and digital file management; 6 years in document and paper conservation.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation and Anthropology from the University of Mary Washington; one year of overseas study at the University of Cambridge, UK.
- Military Service: Served in the U.S. Army from 2001-2005 and deployed to Baghdad in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Professional Background: DoD analyst focusing on issues in the Middle East and South America; trained with Veteran’s Curation Program and The Mission Continues Fellowship program at the Library of Congress Packard Campus.
Headquarters: 1104 Summit Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Number of Employees: No information available
Revenue: No information available
Known For: Moore Archives & Preservation is known for offering book and paper conservation services, specializing in preserving and digitizing family heirlooms and historic documents. They do not offer art conservation services but follow all AIC standards for material handling and repair.
2. Products
Products Offered:
1. Book Restoration and Conservation:
- Description: Services include full rebinding, mending, cleaning, and fine leatherwork.
- Key Features:
- Full rebinding
- Mending of damages
- Cleaning and leather treatment
- Fine leatherwork
2. Document Preservation:
- Description: Handling documents up to 330 years old, using pH neutral conservation methods.
- Key Features:
- Reconstruction from fragments
- Stabilization for further handling
- Conservation using pH neutral methods
3. Digitization:
- Description: Collections are photographed or scanned to provide a digital record.
- Key Features:
- Digital record creation
- Inventory and insurance records
- Online accessibility
4. Photographic Media Conservation:
- Description: Cleaning, rehousing, and digitizing of photographic media including slides and negatives.
- Key Features:
- Rehousing and cleaning
- Digitization of slides and negatives
- Optimization for web and personal use
5. Documentation Services:
- Description: Assistance in creating acquisition paperwork, records of ownership, or a finding aid.
- Key Features:
- Assistance with acquisition documentation
- Data entry for tracking items in collections
6. Archives Program Establishment:
- Description: Free surveys and estimates for the establishment of basic policies and structures.
- Key Features:
- Free survey and estimate
- Rehousing and finding aids
- Establishment of policies for item tracking
3. Recent Developments
Recent Developments:
- Fredericksburg Circuit Court Archives Project: Assisting in processing, stabilizing, and rehousing documents over 200 years old, using techniques like heat-set mulberry fiber tissue to mend damages.
New Products Launched:
- No information available
New Features Added to Existing Products:
- No information available
New Partnerships:
- No information available
Conclusion
Moore Archives & Preservation LLC focuses on affordable paper conservation and bookbinding services, with a dedication to preserving historical and cultural foundations. They follow strict conservation standards and emphasize the careful handling of collections. Under the leadership of Kristi Moore, the company offers a range of services aimed at preserving and digitizing important documents and heirlooms, ensuring their longevity for future generations.
