[78-L] saving an album

[David Sanderson]

david.diehl at hensteeth.com wrote:
> Booklets, printed sleeves and advertising are much rarer than the
> records themselves. Unfortunately if paper is mildewed there's no
> cure and it will spread to other materials. If the albums are really
> interesting, a dry wipe and plenty of bright sunlight (in November he
> sez?) or other UV source will help but these should be quarantined. A
> very light shot of insecticide while they're outdoors might be in
> order but those sprays are oil-based and can cause stains if applied
> too liberally. If you get a high-res scan you won't have to access
> them again anyway. David Diehl, Retired librarian

Household bleach can be useful for mold, and alcohol sometimes.  If you 
check around, you will find a fair amount of information on paper 
conservation on the Internet.

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      David Sanderson
      East Waterford, Maine

      dwsanderson685 at roadrunner.com
      http://www.dwsanderson.com