For mixed archival media, the recommendation is between 45 and 55
percent humidity.  I can't speak with any authority on the requirements
for furniture, however.

 

Rebecca Fitzgerald, CA

Archivist & Director, Special Collections

Mt. St. Mary's Archives & Dept. of Special Collections

Mt. St. Mary's College & Seminary

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

301/447-5397

301/447-6868 (fax)

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Hello!

    Does anyone know what a reasonable level of humidity is in
climate-controlled archives?  The contents consist mostly of wooden
furniture or paper documents. Any help would be greatly appreciated! 

-Kristi

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