Freeze drying is the best way to prevent damage to wet books - air drying,
unless the books are just damp, will not prevent damage. Freeze the books ASAP
-- blast freezing is best. The quicker they are frozen the less damage will be
done. Contact a local taxidermist -- most of them have freeze dryers. You have
about 48 hours, give or take, depending on the temperature, before mold and
mildew will begin to appear. Good luck.

William H. Mulligan, Jr.
Professor of History
Director, Forrest C. Pogue Public History Institute
Murray State University
Murray KY 42071-3341
270/762-6571 Fax 270/762-6587

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