Dr ElizaBeth Guin
Ph.D., Art Conservation Research (Architecture), University of Delaware
Certificate, Museum Studies, University of Delaware
M.S., Historic Preservation, University of Pennsylvania
ICCROM Certificate, "A Methodological Approach to the Conservation of Stone," International Center for Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, Rome, Italy
B.A., Physics, Gettysburg College
Areas of Specialized Competence:
Guin worked for over 15 years as an architectural conservator. Some of her
projects include: the documentation and stabilization of Great Hall decorative
ceiling at Drayton Hall, Charleston,
SC; the documentation and evaluation of the exterior surfaces at the Guggenheim
Museum, New York City, NY; the stabilization of Tiffany mosaics at St. Marks
Church, Mt. Kisco, NY; and the evaluation of earthquake-damaged historic
structures throughout Egypt as part of an international team. Guin also worked
as a conservation scientist for the National Park Service for eight years.
During her last three years with NPS she served as the DuPont Materials
Research Fellow and worked with DuPont Corporation scientists to test stone
treatments that may deter pollutant deposition. One common thread through all
of her professional endeavors is her passion for cemetery preservation. Guin’s
work on the Center Church Burial Crypt in New Haven, CT was honored with a
merit award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. While working
for NPS’ National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, Guin
established a national initiative in cemetery preservation; it
was honored with the Association for Gravestone Studies’ Harriette Merrifield
Forbes Award in 2006.
Publications:
Peer-reviewed publications include: (1) Book chapter “Dry Deposition of SO2 onto Carbonate Stone: An Overview of Laboratory Studies" in David Mitchell and David Searle, eds. Stone Deterioration in Polluted Urban Environments, (2004), pp. 131-147; (2) Article with Mary Striegel, Kathryn Hallett, Dieg Sandoval, Robert Swingle, Katherine Knox, Fred Best, and Seth Fornea. “Air Pollution, Coatings, and Cultural Resources.” Progress in Organic Coatings, Elsevier Science, (December 2003), 48:2, pp. 281-288; (3) International Conference Proceeding. “Characterization of Surface Morphology of Carbonate Stone and its Effect on Surface Uptake of SO2.” 9th International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone, Venice, Italy, (2002), pp. 303-312; (4) International Conference Proceeding with Frank Matero and Alberto Tagle. “An Approach to the Evaluation of Cleaning Methods for Unglazed Terracotta in the USA.” Architectural Ceramics: their History, Manufacture, and Conservation. Proceedings of a World Symposium hosted by United Kingdom Institute for Conservation and English Heritage, pp. 57-88.
Professional Service: On the international level, Guin is a delegate and peer reviewer for the Stone Weathering & Atmospheric Pollution Network. In 2007-2008 she served on the International Scientific Committee for the 4th International Conference “Responsibilities and Opportunities in Architectural Conservation: Theory, Education, and Practice” held in Amman Jordon in November 2008. On the national level, Guin serves on the editorial board for the Journal of the National Council for Preservation Education. She is an invited member of the Veterans Administration Cemetery National Headstone Task Force and she serves as a peer reviewer for the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works Journal and the National Center for Preservation Technology & Training grants program.