Description
by Craig Tuttle
1994, 111 pp.
This volume is a good place to look for a basic understanding of paper and photographic deterioration and the mechanisms behind these phenomena, whether due to chemical, environmental, biological, or other factors. In addition to these explanations, Tuttle gives an introduction to archival storage and pointers on care, handling, and basic cleaning of valuable documents and other memorabilia. He also includes a lengthy appendix, including a list of recommended preservation supplies and sources for these items, sources of additional information, and an extensive glossary. Paperback.
