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PRESERVATION OF RECORDS

Preservation of records is the main function of Tamil Nadu Archives. Preservation means keeping the document in the existing condition by creating favourable storage environment.
Preservation division in Tamil Nadu Archives consists of skilled menders who are designated as Preservation Clerks and Binders. The preservation section started in 1921 A.D with 6 skilled employees. At present this section consists of 39 Preservation Clerks and 9 Binders.
The Work of Preservation section is to mend the records preserved in the various stacks in Tamil Nadu Archives. The most brittle records are being repaired using Chiffon Cloth and handmade papers. The repaired records are properly stitched and bound in the binding section.
Alternative method for preservation of record is mending of records using Japanese tissue and CMC paste on outsourcing the work.
TERMITE CONTROL WORK
To preserve the records of Tamil Nadu Archives, the termite control work is undertaken by the Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation, Chennai on monthly basis.
 

Content last updated on 16-04-2024 at 15:02:43
Annals of Tamil Nadu Archives
2001 : 1.Erstwhile Chengalpattu (Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur) District Gazetteer published. Towards New Age of Partnership (UNESCO) project approved by the Government. 2.Release of book on Dutch Sources on South Asia.
Important Leaves
In G.O.No.543,Revenue Department, dated 10.06.1905,the decision of Government of India to adopt a standard time which in India will be exactly 5.30 hours in advance of Greenwich time was communicated.
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