How To Preserve a Newspaper Clipping
- November 9, 2009
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Take special precautions to prevent newspaper clippings from decomposing during storage.
You Will Need
- A storage area
- De-acidification spray
- Polyester photograph sleeves or encapsulation envelopes
- A binder
Step 1: Avoid high temperatures and moist environments
Store clippings in dry environments at cool temperatures.
Do not fold the clippings. Folding shortens their life.
Step 2: Store the clippings in the dark
Store your clippings in the dark. Light can cause ink to fade and the paper to turn brown.
Step 3: Avoid air pollution
Protect the paper from pollution. Sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere can react with water to form sulfuric acid, which can damage paper.
Step 4: De-acidify the paper
De-acidify black and white newsprint with an alcohol based de-acidification spray. These sprays are available at art stores and from library and archival supply vendors.
Step 5: Archive your clippings
Store the clippings in polyester photograph sleeves or encapsulation envelopes. Place them in a binder.
The world’s oldest newspaper, founded in Sweden in 1645, ceased print publication and began publishing online In 2007.
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