How to Store Photographs, Preserving Letters, How to Store Photos, Storing Pictures

PHOTOGRAPHS

Photographs are easily scratched, so don't store them in materials that could rub against them
Do not store them in cardboard and wooden boxes. The former is not moisture and dust free and the odour of the latter might harm the prints
Make sure there are no paper clips, staples, pins, adhesives, and anything with an odour in the place where the photographs are stored
Store them in a dust-free, low-temperature, low-humidity environment. Use silica to, bring down humidity
Always handle prints and negatives by the edges only, and touch them as little as possible. Fingerprints contain acids and oils that eventually appear as stains on prints and negatives. Use cotton gloves while handling the

PRESERVING LETTERS

Do not laminate them
Do not use paper clips or glue, The former leaves rust stains the latter discolours paper.
Do not bind them together with rubber bands. Rubber smell and stick
Store them in a cool, dry place, where the temperature is con-. trolled and they, ire safe from water, heat, light, dust, grime and. Pests
Keep them away from

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