Photo Archival Sleeves

[Edward H. Lybarger]

I wouldn't hesitate to use anything made by Avery and labeled "archival."
They're a reputable supplier.  But I'd still look for the name of the
plastic used to be doubly sure.  I store paper in Avery products in the PTM
Library.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
[mailto:owner-pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org]On Behalf Of Jim Holland
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 8:25 PM
To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
Subject: Re: Photo Archival Sleeves


Greetings!

	THANKS  to those who responded concerning photo storage.

	I do remember Ed talking about nitrates a while back, before Fred came
on list.  Don't have anything like that but do have some negs from about
the mid-50s, but they should be no problem.  Will have to look to see if
any of it is safety film!  That name probably stuck around for a while,
even after nitrates were all gone!

	The package by Avery does state *Poly-Vu* and *acid-free* but mentions
the sleeves are for paper use; no mention is made of photos.

	Think I shall err on the side of caution and avoid these and look for
the standard photo archival sleeves.  The photos I am storing were
recently printed so they should be free and clear of contaminants.

James B. Holland
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