Saira,
Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it. The film came to the society in roll that looks like it came directly from a camera. It is possible this film has not even been developed. This is despite the pictures that were included with the donation.
Ron
Original Message:
Sent: 11/17/2023 3:35:00 PM
From: Saira Haqqi
Subject: RE: preserving / storing rolls of film
Hi Ron,
According to my colleague, the same care instructions apply to rolled film as to flat film, i.e. you will want to store it in enclosures made from materials that have passed a Photographic Activity Test. This guide to film based negatives may contain some potential ideas for enclosures. Cold storage is best, but in lieu of that, they should be stored in a cool, dry place away from sources of moisture (eg. pipes or sinks). Rolled negatives can be brittle so I would be careful when attempting to unroll them. Negatives can in some cases be flattened, but that is a fairly tricky procedure that requires a professional photo conservator. You can find a conservator near you here.
I hope this is helpful!
Best,
Saira
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Saira Haqqi (she/they)
Conservator
National Archives and Records Administration
College Park, MD
saira.haqqi@nara.gov
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-16-2023 15:32
From: Ron Hemenway
Subject: preserving / storing rolls of film
Saira,
Thank you, I am concerned that this will not work for these negatives as they are in rolls. If they were sections of negatives that were flat, I could put them in plastic negative sheets, but these negatives are all in rolls
Ron
Original Message:
Sent: 11/16/2023 2:51:00 PM
From: Saira Haqqi
Subject: RE: preserving / storing rolls of film
Hi Ron,
I talked with a colleague who specializes in photograph conservation and she referred me to this website: What is the Best Way to Store Negatives and Transparencies?
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| | What is the Best Way to Store Negatives and Transparencies? | | Negatives and transparencies can be stored the same way as photographic prints, using the same high quality papers and plastic which pass the ANSI IT9.16 Photographic Activity Test (PAT). (The PAT was developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is a test that determines whether or not a storage material will cause fading or staining in photographs.) | | View this on National Archives > |
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Please let me know if you have more questions or concerns.
Best,
Saira Haqqi
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Saira Haqqi (she/they)
Conservator
National Archives and Records Administration
College Park, MD
saira.haqqi@nara.gov
Original Message:
Sent: 11-16-2023 06:22
From: Ron Hemenway
Subject: preserving / storing rolls of film
I volunteer with the Rutlamd Historical Society and recently we recieved a donation that included several rolls of film. I believe they sent the pictures as well. How is the best way to store and preserve these negatives ?
Ron Hemenway
Collections Chair, Rutland Historical Society