The Ciba Association has a large collection of documents and artifacts from chemical research done to develop Cibachrome, a positive-print photo paper, by Ilford Photo in Switzerland. In addition to their historical value, many of these documents still have applications in contemporary research. We worked with the association in developing a procedure to archive these items so that their value can be preserved. To achieve this we interviewed over twenty professionals across several disciplines such as chemistry, archiving, and conservation. We also visited institutions specializing in document digitization and conservation. Based on this research we developed a system to organize the collection and suggested methods to publish the collection and increase public awareness of its existence.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Heikoop, Phillip Tomas
• Galliath, Robaire
• Agudelo, Randy

Subject

• Computing
• Culture
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-101218-174247

Parola chiave

• Historic preservation
• Archives

Advisor

• Orr, John A.
• Albrecht, Dirk

Year

• 2018

Center

• Zurich, Switzerland Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Ciba Association

Date created

• 2018-10-12

luogo

• Zurich

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright