(50) Newspaper Sleeves - 14-1/8" x 24-1/8" - BCW Brand

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Preservation microfilming remains the most economical and proven option to preserve the intellectual content of newspapers on a large scale. “Preservation microfilming” is distinguished from microfilming by adherence to published standards for all aspects of the creation, maintenance, and storage of the film and assumes strict bibliographic control. If contracting for preservation microfilming services, the service provider should have proven experience with preservation microfilming projects. Selected Further Reading: We may disclose information when legally compelled to do so, in other words, when we, in good faith, believe that the law requires it or for the protection of our legal rights. Use a copy of the newspaper for display. If you want to display your newspaper, consider using a printed photocopy for the actual display instead of the original. A photocopy, even one made on standard printing paper, will hold up better over time as it is exposed to the light and other elements.

Newspaper Storage - Bags Unlimited Collectible Newspaper Storage - Bags Unlimited

A cool (room temperature or below), relatively dry (about 35% relative humidity), clean, and stable environment (avoid attics, basements, and other locations with high risk of leaks and environmental extremes)The national professional association for conservators, the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) , maintains an online directory for finding a conservator by specialty and geographic location and provides information on how to choose a conservator. In addition, AIC also offers guidelines for the care of collections beyond library materials. Place the newspaper in a shallow, rigid box. You want to protect the newspaper from air, light, and pests. Newspaper-specific storage boxes are available from conservation suppliers and most craft stores; however, a simple cardboard or wooden box will do as long as it is acid-free. [6] X Research source With the right tools and supplies at hand, organizing and preserving family treasures doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. Extend your genealogy toolbox to include basic archival supplies and know-how, and you will be ready to confidently care for the next family treasure that comes your way. When fragile albums or books need extra cushioning inside an archival box, reach for the acid-free tissue paper. Lightly crumpled tissue prevents book corners and edges from damage. It’s also a good first layer wrapped around artifacts such as children’s shoes, antique quilts, or heirloom linens. Use unbuffered acid-free tissue for all-purpose storage. 6. Acid-Free Flip-Top Photo and Print Box No. 2 pencil: Use a soft lead pencil when working with documents to avoid leaving unintentional ink marks. Write captions lightly on the reverse side of photos printed on paper or board.

Newspaper Preservation Kit Gaylord Archival® Newspaper Preservation Kit

These POLYESTER NEWSPAPER SLEEVES are made from 4mil archival polyester that has been approved by the Library of Congress for long-term storage. We use DuPont inert Melinex® or a suitable equivalent. This material has passed the Photo Activity Test (P.A.T.) which means thatthis material willnot cause deterioration or harm to items stored in it. Your newspaper storage area should be between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit (or between 15 and 21 degree Celsius). Humidity should be between 40 and 50 percent. Remove paper clips, pins, and foreign objects before storing papers. Gently unfold letters and store envelopes with letters inside acid-free folders.

Each Newspaper Preservation Kit includes one box, ten folders and one Pigma® marker pen for marking folders. Extra folders are available. Polyethylene negative preservers organize and protect film from fingerprints and dust. Sheets are available for various size negatives, either punched for binders or unpunched for storing inside an acid-free folder or box. Remember to wear gloves when handling film. Label negatives with date, names, or events along the edge using an acid-free micron pen. 9. Slide and Media Boxes Harriman, Robert B., with Doris Hamburg; ed. by Carole Zimmermann and Carrie Beyer. Preserving Newspapers. Preservation Leaflet, no. 5. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Preservation Directorate, 1995. Newspapers are ephemeral objects, not meant to last past their immediate daily or weekly service lifetime. They are not usually made of high-grade materials and most have “inherent vice” or decay built into them from the very start, which is one reason for the microfilming and digitization of newspapers before the industry’s move to digital publishing.