Arsenic in bird study skin collection

The biology department here has a collection of bird study skins and
mounts some of which date back to the nineteenth century.  All of
them have been treated with arsenic (a now elderly former student
remembers his summer job sprinkling arsenic on them...) and most
likely a variety of other chemicals too. Does anyone have any
suggestions for cleaning these specimens? Either techniques or
people to contact would be appreciated. They are going to be moved
from their current location soon, and we are concerned both about
their safety, and the safety of the people who will be moving them.

Genevieve LeMoine
Curator/Registrar
The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
Bowdoin College
Brunswick ME

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