One warning about the use of canned air:  if used improperly it will release a liquid onto the film that is extremely difficult to remove. 
 
Howard Brainen
TWO CAT DIGITAL INC.
14719 Catalina Street
San Leandro, CA  94577  USA
510-940-2670 x201
www.twocatdigital.com
 


From: Archives & Archivists [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Allegra
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 10:00 AM
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Subject: was: cleaning negatives and slides (circa 1970)

Here are the responses to my query regarding cleaning negatives and slides:

1) Anti-Static cloth:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=24592&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
 They can easily be purchased online and in photography/camera shops.
 2) We have a photographer on our staff with darkroom experience, and he uses canned air to remove dust from negatives, slides and prints.  It’s about $60 per case, and that will go a long way.
Thank you for your help.
Allegra Gonzalez             
Digital Library Cataloger
The Libraries of the Claremont Colleges
http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu


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