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Unread 10-03-2011, 01:48 AM   #21496
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So for those of you who were interested for TKOL "newspaper album", here's a few snippets regarding newspaper storage / preservation; credit to the book "Saving Stuff" written by Don Williams, Senior Conservator of the Smithsonian (so, he knows what he's talking about).

I uploaded larger pictures so it would be easier to read.

Here are some of his general tips for storage:
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These are more detailed instructions for storage, based on how long you want to maintain original quality: "Quick 'n' Dirty", "The Middle Road", and "Pharoh's tomb".
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Note that the description for "Quick 'n' Dirty" refers to a section earlier in the same chapter. This is the appropriate section:
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He also has storage tips for vinyl albums, but I can post that later once people receive the package in the mail. His basic tip though is to store vinyl albums upright with something holding it up on both sides (but not too tight).
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