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Warning: my family's old photo albums were starting to fade, but a simple acid-free box from the craft store in Tucson saved them.
I was ready to spend hundreds on scanning services until my aunt mentioned that just keeping them in a dark, stable place in a proper container would stop the damage, so has anyone else found a good way to store old letters without them getting brittle?
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the_tyler25d agoMost Upvoted
Yeah, acid-free folders are key for letters too. I put mine in those flat archival boxes you can get at any art supply store, keeps them from bending and the paper feels way less dry. Just make sure it's not in a damp basement or a hot attic.
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wade87125d ago
Yeah, the "damp basement or hot attic" part is so true, I read that even light can fade ink over time.
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mia70025d ago
Totally agree about the flat archival boxes. I switched to those for my grandma's postcards last year and it made a huge difference. The paper just feels better, like it can breathe but it's safe. I keep my box on a shelf in a closet, middle of the house, so the temp stays pretty even. It's such a relief knowing they're not just slowly turning to dust.
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