American Institute for Conservation
American organization devoted to preserving historic works
The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) is a national membership organization of conservation professionals, headquartered in Washington, D.C.
History
The AIC first launched in 1972 with only a handful of members. Now it is grown to over 3,500 members in over twenty countries around the world.
Foundation
The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) was incorporated in 1972 to support the charitable, scientific, and educational activities of the AIC. FAIC receives donations and grants to undertake and underwrite efforts that advance the field of conservation, support AIC members in their professional endeavors, and help people care for their collections.
Publications
The AIC publications include The Journal of the American Institute for Conservation, AIC News, and Specialty Group Publications.
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The record creator and administrative purpose are central evidence, because official documentation reflects both action and institutional priorities. The source revision retrieved here is dated Apr 12, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q4744133. VIAF identifies the subject as 154233351. The Library of Congress control number is n50060974. 4 of 5 selected statements include explicit references; 2 carry qualifiers and 1 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 1972.
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