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Question for Photo Archivists/Curators
Colleagues:
I have a question regarding the preservation of a large photograph collection.
Here's the deal. Many of the approximately 30,000 negatives belonging to
the oldest part of our University Photo Archives collection are acetate,
B/W negatives exhibiting advanced vinegar syndrome, and as a result I'm
exploring getting new archival master and preservation negatives made for
this part of the collection. Most negatives are in the 4x5 sheet film
format; a few fall into the 8x10 size. The bulk of negatives date from the
1920s-1940s. I've read that polyester is the most stable film type to put
the new negatives onto. Also, I would look into getting the masters into
offsite storage as well once made. Does anyone have any advice concerning:
1. How to find a good photo lab that can handle an archival-quality project
like this?
2. Approximate cost for such a project?
3. What size format should the new negatives be - 4x5, 35mm, etc.?
4. What film type should be used, if not polyester?
5. Are there known grants for such a project?
6. Anything else I'm forgetting to ask about?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Julie A. Petersen
Audiovisual Curator, Photo Archives
The Ohio State University Archives
Columbus, OH 43210
TEL: 614-292-1767
FAX: 614-688-4150
petersen.51@osu.edu
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