Afternoon, Melissa- How big is the room/area where the photos will hang? Is a dehumidifier an option? Good air circulation (fans) may help. Are the pics framed with window mats? If they touch the class, they will almost certainly stick. Michael McColgin Conservation Officer Arizona State Archives -----Original Message----- From: Archives & Archivists [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Melissa Mannon Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:43 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Using desiccant when mounting photos Hello everyone, I will be hanging framed photographs in a humid environment. I am not hanging the originals, but would like these copies to be preserved for as long as possible. I do not have the option to hang them under better environmental conditions. What is my best option for helping the longevity of the materials? I read on a photography site that adding some desiccant to the framing can help, but of course I also read on the conservation sites that this is not a long term solution. Do I have any viable options for slowing the deterioration process in less than ideal conditions? Thanks for your time! Melissa Mannon A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]> A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>