Tips for saving that newspaper
Our librarian, Diane Lamb, sends along these tips for preserving newspapers:
* Do not put the paper in a plastic bag for storage in an attic or basement where it will decay.
* Lay the newspaper flat -- do not store with paper folded along the middle. The fold is the first place a newspaper will decay and discolor.
* Store in an acid-free paper folder available at most art and office stores.
* Keep paper away from extremes in temperature or humidity.
* If framing, use an acid free matte and UV-3 Plexiglas, which protect paper from most of ultraviolet rays and prevents discoloring and fading.
* Finally be advised that nothing can really eliminate newsprint deterioration over time; after all, this media format is not designed for archival storage. All we can do is be careful about controlling the environmental threats to newsprint deterioration.
Source: Special Libraries Association
That said, I have pages from Greensboro newspapers from the 19th century. They are easily readable, but they crumble at anything more than the slightest touch.
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Thank you for these tips!
Posted on November 6, 2008 6:59 AM
I be more interest in saving modern newspaper!
I start by hiring some redneck, that not in the tank for the liberals! Who gives a damn if he cannot spell cat. You can bet he would tell the truth. Have a feeling one of two things would happen.
1 you sell more paper, and get more ads.
2 The liberals your paper, has catered to for years, would burn your building down!
You win either way!
Posted on November 6, 2008 7:41 AM