Archiving your Type 1 photo collection

[TCMA]

Interested in getting a conversation going in regards to storing and preserving your collection of vintage photography. How do YOU store your collection? In an album? A special box? Mylar sleeves? Top loaders? Something else?

[Lordstan]

I use Mylar 4mil sleeves. Stored flat. Some I put in art presentation folders. Some I keep in safe deposit box. I have a few in frames as well, but most of those I display are prints of the originals.

These are the ones I have used. They are sold for comics, but work very well for photos. They come in different sizes as well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/500-E-Gerbe...IAAOSw~-Zce~U7

[lumberjack]

A fireproof safe for starters.

I don't like plastic sleeves. They may further protect the image, but it's just one more layer between the you and what the photo actually looks like.

Acid free folders, yeah, use them. It's probably not such a hot idea to pack them together too closely.
lumberjack

[T206Jim]

Andrew, I have experimented with several options and finally found a solution for my needs. I wanted archival protection combined with the ability to easily and safely view the front and back of my photos.

First, I bought a Century Box, a three ring archival storage box.

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Next, I added mylar three sided sealed envelopes to hold the photo. With the mylar contacting the front and back the photo stays in place even with flipping the pages. Hole punched binder insert strips can be used to attach the envelope to the three ring binder D ring. This particular photo is slightly faded, but generally the mylar does not impede the image visibility.

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Next, I attached black cardstock in the same manner behind the mylar envelope to provide a viewing background.

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The back can still be easily viewed since the black cardstock is not enclosed within the mylar envelope.

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[Bpm0014]

In frames. On my wall. Pics to follow...

[T206Jim]

Framed is better, but hey, there is only so much wall space.... and so many photos to collect!

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[TCMA]

Great stuff so far, everyone. Keep it coming .

[Michael B]

If you are looking to store items archivally, these are two of the best companies. I have used both. Archival Methods, appropriately, is in Rochester, NY, home of Kodak and they have a great blog on conservation issues.

https://www.archivalmethods.com/

https://www.universityproducts.com/

The University of Texas has a great archive center with links to lots of information:

https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/conservat...s/photography/

[PSACJ]

Should they be stored Flat or Standing up after you add whatever protection you Prefer?

[Exhibitman]

Mylar 4 mil. Comes three-hole punched from the mfg and fits perfectly into the Unikeep 100% polypro clamshell albums that I prefer.

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by PSACJ

Should they be stored Flat or Standing up after you add whatever protection you Prefer?

Flat is best

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Mylar 4 mil. Comes three-hole punched from the mfg and fits perfectly into the Unikeep 100% polypro clamshell albums that I prefer.

Adam,
Can you please post links to what you use? I am interested to see them
Thanks,
Mark