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Proper Handling of Books, Documents, and Photographs

April 24, 2018 06:09 PM
Handle books and paper items (including photographs) as little as possible. The more a book or paper item is handled, the greater the likelihood of damage to the item.
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Preservation Storage for Photographs

January 31, 2018 05:10 PM
Only archival (chemically safe) materials, such as acid free folders, boxes, etc., should be used for housings. If you are unsure about the chemical composition of materials consult a conservator. Photographs require housings made of materials that have passed the PAT (Photographic Activity Test) Photographs should not be stored against other photographs. Photographs may be stored in clear archival sleeves, in individual folders, or multiple photographs may be stored in the same folder if interleaved with appropriate barrier paper.
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