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

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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.

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM). ANSI/AIIM MS111-1994. Micrographics - Standard Recommended Practice for Microfilming Printed Newspapers on 35mm Roll Microfilm. Find more information on archival terminology at Gaylord Archival. Top Ten Archival Supplies 1. Acid-free File Folders 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 Scan newspapers. Another option for preserving newspapers is to use a scanner or copier to reproduce the document. Scanning allows you to create a digital copy of the newspaper that you can keep on your computer and then view digitally or make copies of it whenever you want. Copies made on regular printing paper will be more durable than the original newspaper itself.Newspapers from the mid-19th century onwards are printed on inexpensive, machine-made, wood pulp paper that is not manufactured for longevity. Due to the inherent chemical instabilities of such low-quality wood pulp papers, these newspapers are inherently acidic. Good storage is especially critical to the preservation of acidic papers, but the following guidelines apply to all newspapers, including those from before the mid-19th century, which are printed on better quality paper: Use storage containers and materials manufactured to be archival quality, acid-free, and lignin-free.

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When newspapers are valued as artifacts, preservation requires a stable environment: 60-70 degrees F.; 40-50% relative humidity (RH); protection from light; and storage in non damaging materials. Newspapers should be stored flat, protected within a rigid box or folder. Special newspaper size boxes and enclosures are available from conservation suppliers. Added protection may be provided by interleaving the newsprint with thin sheets of alkaline buffered tissue, also available from conservation suppliers. Never laminate or use pressure sensitive mending tape on papers you want to preserve. If papers need to be relaxed or tears repaired, seek conservation services from a qualified professional. See: Where can I get conservation help? and How can I get some important documents that I own repaired? Keep the area clean. Handling delicate newspapers that you want to preserve requires a lot of care and extra precautions. This means washing your hands before touching the newspapers to remove any possibly damaging residue on your hands. You should also have a clean workspace – like a big, clean table – to use while handing the newspapers. [1] X Trustworthy Source Library of Congress Official library of the U.S. and main research institution for Congress and the American public Go to source 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 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

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) Archival document cases are designed to be portable file cabinets for selected document collections. File folders can be easily organized and stored vertically inside the box and retrieved for researchers. These sturdy acid-free boxes are perfect for home archives and can be stored on a closet shelf or inside a cupboard.

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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. 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: Not using paper clips, "dog ear" folding, acidic inserts, rubber bands, self-adhesive tape, and/or glue on newspapers and clippings Store your Newspapers and Tabloids in our POLY BAGS and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants. We manufacture sleeves to store newspaper either folded in half or flat. Make sure your hands are dry before touching the newspaper, especially if you just washed your hands.

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. 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 Buffered archival paper has been treated to neutralize the potential build-up of acid over time. The most common buffering agents are calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate.