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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 21:06:25 +0800 (WST)
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Subject: Saving Photographs After the Flood

I thought this might interest members of this group - It's the information
put out by FEMA.  This time, of course, directed at those affected by the
flooding in the east.

Sue Clark

Sue Clark Freelance Photography - Denver
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SAVING PHOTOGRAPHS
AFTER THE FLOOD

    Washington January 23, 1996 -- As flood victims return to their homes
and begin the difficult cleanup, federal officials are offering helpful tips
on saving family photographs. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
is
working with the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and
Artistic Works (AIC) and the National Institute for the Conservation of
Cultural Property (NIC) to make sure flood victims have the benefit of
expert advice.

        "Photographs and photo albums are often the only records of
momentous occasions like weddings, birthdays and graduations," Sarah
Wagner, senior photograph conservator at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA) said.  " If the flood has damaged them,
saving them may be possible.  Remember that if flood waters did not
damage the negatives, you can make new prints anytime."

        Damaged photographs for which there are no negatives should
receive attention first.  Once photographs have stuck together or become
moldy, saving them may not be possible.  Handle wet photos carefully; the
surfaces may be fragile.  Wet photos may be in clean water (if needed)
and sealed in a plastic garbage bag with a tie or a Zip-Lock type plastic
bag.  If possible, put wax paper between each photo.  If a freezer is
available, freeze the photos immediately.  Later, photos may be
defrosted, separated and air-dried.

        If no freezer or refrigerator is available, rinse wet photos in
clean water and dry them, face up, in a single layer on a clean surface
(a table, window screen or clean plastic laid out on the ground).  Avoid
drying the photos in direct sunlight.  Don't worry if the photos curl as
they dry.  A photo expert can be contacted later about flattening them.

        "Conservators can help you with severely damaged and valuable
materials," Wagner said.  "The American Institute for Conservation has a
free referral service to help people find experts in their area."  People
can call the American Institute for Conservation for more information  at
(202) 452-9545.


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