> 3) how to determine which are probably beyond help and should be discarded
> 4) what (if any) handling they can withstand--we have no idea of the
> contents aside from a brief description in fading pencil on the outside of
> some documents. The paper is yellowed but intact, not brittle, crumbling and
> flaking, or tearing.
>
> Thank you. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please reply off-list to
> the address given below.

Speaking for myself, I would be interested in the results of this inquiry, also.



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Barbara Ware
Tampa Bay History Center
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