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SUMMARY:POP Studies: Organizing Your Photo Collection
DESCRIPTION:This course helps individuals manage their personal photography archives\, which often include physical prints\, negatives\, and digital photos. It offers practical guidance on organizing and storing both physical and digital images\, using metadata\, naming systems\, and creating finding aids. Participants will learn how to preserve their photographic materials properly\, set up a searchable digital archive\, and prepare an organized\, accessible archive to pass on to future generations. To find our more information or to register click here. \nAt the PMM CampusCost: $60 \n			\n				Register
URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/pop-studies-organizing-your-photo-collection-3/
LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High St.\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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SUMMARY:POP Studies: Safely Handling Antique Objects
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed for anyone responsible for handling delicate antiques—whether preserving family heirlooms\, managing museum collections\, or assisting historical societies. Participants will learn proper techniques for safely moving\, supporting\, and packaging fragile objects\, with a focus on reducing breakage\, mold\, and environmental risks. The course includes hands-on practice\, and attendees are encouraged to bring a small item to apply what they learn in class. To find our more information or to register click here. \nAt the PMM CampusCost: $60 \n			\n				Register
URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/pop-studies-safely-handling-antique-objects-3/
LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High St.\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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SUMMARY:POP Studies: Storage of Items in a Historic House
DESCRIPTION:This class teaches practical strategies for preserving antiques in everyday living spaces\, recognizing that most people want to enjoy their heirlooms rather than store them away. Focusing on affordable ways to improve home environmental conditions\, the course covers how to reduce risks like mold\, rust\, and fading\, and how to place antiques in areas with more suitable humidity levels. Using the Museum’s historic houses as real-life examples\, participants will learn basic preservation techniques that protect both their treasured objects and enhance their home environment. To find our more information or to register click here. \nAt the PMM CampusCost: $60 \n			\n				Register
URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/pop-studies-storage-of-items-in-a-historic-house-3/
LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High St.\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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SUMMARY:POP Studies: How to Preserve Family Letters\, Antiques & Heirlooms
DESCRIPTION:This class offers practical advice on cleaning\, storage\, and display techniques to ensure the preservation of family letters\, antiques\, and heirlooms for future generations. Building on earlier classes (though not required)\, it reviews safe handling and display methods\, then focuses on how to clean different materials\, choose appropriate storage options\, and recognize when professional conservation is needed. With hands-on practice encouraged\, attendees are invited to bring a small item to apply the techniques learned\, helping them prevent damage like mold\, rust\, and pests while preserving their cherished items. To find our more information or to register click here. \nAt the PMM CampusCost: $60 \n			\n				Register
URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/pop-studies-how-to-preserve-family-letters-antiques-heirlooms-4/
LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High St.\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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SUMMARY:POP Studies: Intro to Digitizing Photos for Cultural Heritage
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course offers a practical introduction to digitizing cultural heritage photographs\, helping museums\, historical societies\, and similar organizations plan and launch successful digital projects. Drawing on Penobscot Marine Museum’s experience since 2005\, the course covers essential topics like project assessment\, equipment and software selection\, fundraising\, and best practices for image capture and file management. Participants will learn step-by-step workflows using cost-effective tools\, gain insights into storage and sharing strategies\, and receive valuable recommendations and resources to support their digitization goals\, whether starting from scratch or improving an existing program. To find our more information or to register click here. \nAt the PMM CampusCost: $60 \n			\n				Register
URL:https://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event-single/pop-studies-into-to-digitizing-photos-for-cultural-heritage-3/
LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High St.\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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