Subj:Water damaged and moldy periodicals
Date:7/6/2006 8:16:29 AM US Mountain Standard Time
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Presently, we would like to begin inventorying and re
boxing duplicates of our organization's magazine to be
sent off to an offsite storage facility (approximately
1,000-1,500 duplicates).  For many years, the
magazines have been stored in a basement that has been
plagued by flooding and leaking.  Consequently, many
of the magazines have suffered from water damage and
mold infestation.  What I'm wondering is: 

Is there an inexpensive method to combat the mold
infestation?

We already have copies in our library, so I'm
wondering if the magazines in the basement are even
worth repackaging and saving.  How can we determine if
these magazines are so damaged they may be beyond the
point of no return?  Is there some standard gage that
we can be directed to?   

Is there any way to combat placing potentially moldy
items with items that were spared?

We have little money and man power for this project.
I am hoping someone can give advice and/or share
experiences dealing with this type of project.

Thanks in advance!

Please feel free to contact me off the listserv.

Jennifer Anna
Anthology Film Archives
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