Preservation Tips: Caring for Documents and Papers

Do you have historic or heirloom paper materials you want to preserve? Here are some quick tips for handling and storing them.
Supply Resources:
Scrapbook and/or arts and craft stores (Michaels, JoAnns, etc.)
Gaylord Archival: www.Gaylord.com
University Products: www.UniversityProducts.com
Print File Archival: www.PrintFile.com
Remember: Look for Acid Free, Lignin Free and PVC Free
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[@deedouz]

How to store imp docs in a Bank's small physical lockers? ...

[@ansumanmallick1904]

One question what are the paper composition different between old type (archeological paper) and new type of paper?

[@marblanco6127]

A question. . What happens to paper that has been covered on both sides with sticky film?

[@DunnMuseum]

Thank you for the question. For a document that has been covered on both sides with sticky film, I would consult with a professional conservator. There are many variables at play that could affect the longevity of the piece including the make-up and condition of the paper when it was covered, the type of adhesive that was used and how that will react over time, and the type of plastic film that was used. If conservation isn't an option right now, the best thing to do would be to keep it in as stable an environment as possible since temperature and humidity changes could cause any of the elements listed above to begin changing and deteriorating.