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Acid-free, true “archival” products are free of wood-pulp and other organic materials that can damage paper, photos, and artifacts. These products have a pH of 7.0 or more and have been made from non-wood pulp products or been treated to neutralize any acid.

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Each Newspaper Preservation Kit includes one box, ten folders and one Pigma® marker pen for marking folders. Extra folders are available. Consider weight as well as size when selecting containers. Archival materials are heavier than average cardboard, and large documents cases can become very heavy when filled with acid-free file folders and documents.Taking care when handling any collection item, especially large format, poor-quality paper items like newspapers, is one of the more effective, cost-efficient, and easily achieved preservation measures.

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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 Remove paper clips, pins, and foreign objects before storing papers. Gently unfold letters and store envelopes with letters inside acid-free folders.Archival containers are interchangeable. A shoebox-size “photo box” can also be used to store a pair of baby shoes wrapped in acid-free tissue. Not using paper clips, "dog ear" folding, acidic inserts, rubber bands, self-adhesive tape, and/or glue on newspapers and clippings Use our guide and expert tips to help you select and use the proper archival materials for photos, newspapers, artifacts and more. Archival Terms to Know Newspaper preservation is a challenge because newsprint is an inherently unstable paper. Formulated to be inexpensive and expendable, newsprint is manufactured with large percentages of unpurified wood pulp which contains impurities that remain in the paper after processing. These impurities, when exposed to light, high humidity and atmospheric pollutants, promote discoloration and acidic reactions in the paper. Acidity causes the paper fibers to weaken and break, and is the major culprit in causing the paper to become brittle. The preservation procedures described here have been used by the Library of Congress in the care of its collections and are considered suitable by the Library as described; however, the Library will not be responsible for damage to your collection should damage result from the use of these procedures.

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The Newspaper Preservation Kit is a good way to preserve a small collection of papers and can be used to save any kind of oversize document or photograph. The kit includes white cotton gloves, acid-free folders, and drop-front box. 5. Acid-free Tissue Paper Photographic Activity Test (PAT) is a standardized test to determine how photo storage materials interact with photographs. It is used mostly with plastic storage sleeves and containers. Polyester, polyethylene, and polypropylene are chemically inert plastics and acceptable for sleeves and enclosures. Any plastic containing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is not recommended. Individual prints can be protected for viewing with archival plastic photo sleeves or paper photo sleeves. Select sleeves for the appropriate photo size to avoid abrasion from the print sliding around inside the enclosure. Use acid-free dividers to help organize images by family group, date, or individual. Remember to wear gloves when handling photos to avoid leaving fingerprints and body oils. 7. Archival Albums 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. 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.

Quilts, military uniforms, and wedding dresses are bulky and heavy. Use this large, lightweight archival box to preserve heirloom textiles. The acid-free box is made from corrugated E-flute board and is a better choice than storing inside a wooden drawer or cedar chest where acidic wood can damage the fabric. The kit includes white cotton gloves to wear when handling textiles and acid-free tissue to layer folds and cushion sleeves. Before storing, have the item professionally dry cleaned by a local company experienced with vintage textiles. My Essential Archival Tools Document cases are made in varying colors, length, and width. Box color does not affect archival quality and may be useful to separate family collections. Select the length, legal or letter, to accommodate your papers housed inside acid-free folders. Typical box widths are 2-inch, 5-inch, and 7-inch. The small 2-inch is useful for small collections. I use the middle 5-inch wide cases because the larger box can become quite heavy when full. 3. Oversize Document or Photo Box