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raeanna74 · 01-22-2006, 09:35 AM

When tearing apart our office (we're remodeling big time) we found over 20 complete newpaper pages. Most are just a little yellowed but otherwise in nearly perfect condition. They did not crumble when removing them from under the linoleum and wool carpeting. They have articles about Timshenko, FDR, Victory Vegetables, rubber and gasoline rationing, and of course detailed articles about the World War two and skirmishes with Japs and the German's using American prisoners for slave labor. It's extremely fascinating.

How do I preserve these? I know acid free paper would be good for storing them but I need more ideas until I can go out and buy some paper. I also need to store them away from moisture and UV rays. Suggestions for homemade boxes or places to store these?? They were laid on the floor with the pages open and have been that way for over 60 years. I can't fold them up again of course. So I have to store them flat, which makes for a large flat box or something of the sort.

I have considered calling the local historical society for advice but their current number does not work as they are in the process of relocating their archives and museum. I'm sure they have some access to phone but I'm not sure how to find out who to call.

01-22-2006, 09:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	How to preserve 1942 Newpapers When tearing apart our office (we're remodeling big time) we found over 20 complete newpaper pages. Most are just a little yellowed but otherwise in nearly perfect condition. They did not crumble when removing them from under the linoleum and wool carpeting. They have articles about Timshenko, FDR, Victory Vegetables, rubber and gasoline rationing, and of course detailed articles about the World War two and skirmishes with Japs and the German's using American prisoners for slave labor. It's extremely fascinating. How do I preserve these? I know acid free paper would be good for storing them but I need more ideas until I can go out and buy some paper. I also need to store them away from moisture and UV rays. Suggestions for homemade boxes or places to store these?? They were laid on the floor with the pages open and have been that way for over 60 years. I can't fold them up again of course. So I have to store them flat, which makes for a large flat box or something of the sort. I have considered calling the local historical society for advice but their current number does not work as they are in the process of relocating their archives and museum. I'm sure they have some access to phone but I'm not sure how to find out who to call. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma. Last edited by raeanna74; 01-22-2006 at 12:26 PM..