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How can/do you preserve old newspapers?

Asked by rojo (24179points) July 28th, 2013
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I have come into possession of several newspapers from the 1860’s. They are in decent shape, not too brittle, but have been folded for probably over 100 years. How can I preserve and keep and possibly display them? Any ideas or sources?

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Seek's avatar

The library of Congress has some information online regarding the proper care of your newspaper collection :

http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/newspap.html

As far as display, that’s probably not a good idea. Light exposure isn’t recommended.

cookieman's avatar

If you’re going to display them, be sure they are framed with all acid-free materials and covered in UV protectant glass. A good, reputable archival frame shop is what you need.

Even so, display them away from direct sunlight.

JLeslie's avatar

I agree go to a frame shop and tell them what you want to do. They should know what to do. If the person helping you immediately starts talking fram lingo and preservation I think you are good. If he umms a lot and kind of throws out not very confident suggestions of what you could do, go to the next place. I would guess acid free, UV protection, and air tight is the way to go.

If you have a local museum you could ask them about a local framer who they use. Or, someone at the art or photography department at a local university.

snowberry's avatar

And see that fumigation is part of the preservation process.

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