Gail,

I think "vintage photogrpah" can be a loose term. 
Most, I would think would be fine, and I do so myslef
quite a bit.  However, one must remember that vintage
also implies different formats and conditions.  Large
format can be the most diffictult, older large format
scanners can shred a fragile print.  I am not sure of
large format glass negatives, but standard sizes can
be used on a typical flatbed. In regards to a scan
physically damaging the chemical compostion of a
photograph, I don't know of any technical resourses. 
If anyone has any, I would enjoy reading them as well.

Cheers,
Brad

--- Gail Anderson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> Is it safe to scan a vintage photograph?  I am
> curious if there are any 
> issues with this procedure.
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Gail
> 
> Gail Kana Anderson
> Assistant Director/Curator of Collections
> Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
> The University of Oklahoma
> 555 Elm Avenue
> Norman, Oklahoma 73019
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