Conservação Preventiva: propostas de melhorias para o Arquivo da Irmandade do Santíssimo Sacramento da Candelária

Abstract

This exploratory and qualitative quantitative research develops a technical-scientific product with the objective of contributing to the preservation of the documents of permanent custody of the Brotherhood of the Santíssimo Sacramento of the Candelária. It is sought, through the conservation diagnosis, to answer the question formulated that aims to verify the appropriateness of the measures recommended by preventive conservation, specifically in the methodology of document packaging. Research is not limited to diagnosis as a specific objective. In parallel, carries out a bibliographic research on the subject of document packaging and also uses as a methodology, technical visits to institutions recognized for their work in the preservation of documents and books. In the general objectives, it describes the institution's performance history and demonstrates the performance of the Institution's archive, which is not limited to serving its producer. Clarification is also sought regarding the concept of preservation. It dedicates a chapter on the preservation of ecclesiastical archives, category that includes the archives of religious brotherhoods. The information collected and analyzed by means of the diagnosis made in the Brotherhood's file and together with the other specific objectives allow to present a proposal for improvements with recommendations and guidelines for the preservation of documents.