For this and other similar questions, may I suggest
posting also to the LinkedIn group Collections Preservation and Care (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1844717)
which I manage. It has over 10,000 like-minded members from all over
the world. I am sure you will receive many responses. If you are not
a member, simply submit a request and I will approve it.
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Curled-up photos and other
documents
The historical society I am working with has a whole bunch of
photos and other documents such as posters and flyers that are either curling up
on their own or have been rolled up. What would be the safest but cheapest
procedure (we are a small society with some money, but not much) to flattening
them out? The plan is to buy a map drawer and maybe some other cabinets
later this year so we are definitely looking to correct this. What would
you guys recommend? Thanks for any and all
help.
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