bastsy stuff... health hazzard....
fill the dumpster and  find other file copies somewhere else.///
Ed Sharpe, Archivist for SMECC 

See the Museum's Web Site at  www.smecc.org

> 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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> 


Thanks,

Ed Sharpe, Archivist for SMECC 

See the Museum's Web Site at  www.smecc.org

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