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Article on magnetic tape deterioration which appeared in Video Magazine.
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Magnetic Tape Deterioration: Tidal Wave at Our Shores
NOTE: This article appeared in the February 1996
issue of Video Magazine. This article is in its original form
before editing and inclusion of
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How to store and care for antique quilts, embroidery, rugs, tapestries, and clothing from the Smithsonian.
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Techniques and procedures to follow to salvage water damaged library collections, including books, framed items, photographic materials. Paper and mold damaged materials.
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Emergency Drying Procedures for Water-Damaged Collections (Preservation Directorate, Library of Congress).
>> Emergency Drying
Procedures for Water Damaged Collections
Wear protective, latex gloves and long sleeves.
If mold is present, wear a respirator. Some mold species are toxic; if
any health
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Basic guidelines from the Northeast Document Conservation Center.
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2.1 Temperature, Relative Humidity, Light, and Air Quality: Basic Guidelines for Preservation
Minnesota Historical Society
Control of temperature and
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Effects of environmental factors, including light, temperature and humidity, and pollution, and proper storage and housekeeping of textiles. From the AIC.
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American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Source: A Public Trust at Risk: The Heritage Health Index Report on the State of America’s Collections © 2005 Heritage Preservation, Inc. More information at
As you can see, AIC has a new website