Conservators

Book repair techniques demonstrated by a Newberry conservator.

Please note: this list does not constitute an endorsement of any business or individual by the Newberry or by any member of its staff. It is offered for convenience and informational purposes only.

Book Conservation

Scott Kellar Bookbinding and Conservation
4161 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, Il 60641
(773) 478-2825
skkellar@sbcglobal.net

Virginia Meredith
312-835-6862
vmeredith17@gmail.com

Ann Repp
30 West Hubbard Street
Chicago, Il 60610
(312) 494-1730

Lesa Dowd
224-548-3001
Ldowd2727@gmail.com

Flat Paper Conservation

The Conservation Center
400 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 944-5401

Graphic Conservation
329 West 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 738-2657

Carol Turchan
1254 West Pratt Blvd #1
312-678-2946
773-274-7021
carolturchan@comcast.net

Photographic Conservation

Carol Turchan
1254 West Pratt Blvd #1
312-678-2946
773-274-7021
carolturchan@comcast.net

Nationwide Conservation Services Referral System (all types of materials)

Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation (FAIC)
Washington, DC
(202) 452-9545
www.aic.stanford.edu

Water Disaster Resources

Midwest Freeze Dry
847-679-4747

DPR Art Rescue and Recovery
888-377-5669

Archival Supplies (pre-made boxes, folders, sleeves, etc.)

Gaylord
1-800-448-6160

University Products
1-800-336-4847

Hollinger
1-800-634-0491

Talas
212-219-0770