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Archival Methods is a leading supplier of archival storage and presentation solutions. Our products meet or exceed all current applicable standards for archival storage and remain amongst the most competitive in the industry. They are manufactured in the United States and a number of our major vendors are located in Upstate New York in Monroe and Ontario counties. We offer one of the widest ranges of archival products in the industry. Our products include; metal-edged boxes, presentation portfolios, print and negative sleeves and other document storage materials.

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The proper uses of proof boxes

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In some situations, photographers and collectors may not necessarily want to store photographs for extended periods of time. While short-term storage of photos might not, by default, require the use of preservation-grade archival products, it can still be extremely beneficial to make use of storage items that offer an aesthetically proper and professional-looking presentation.

The archival applications of desiccant canisters

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One of the most important factors to consider when using archival methods to preserve and protect a collection is humidity. It is a major environmental hazard to a variety of materials. This fact applies to virtually all of the items that professional archivists and casual collectors deal with on a regular basis – photographs, documents, books, artwork [...]

The archival applications of desiccant canisters

by Archival Methods

One of the most important factors to consider when using archival methods to preserve and protect a collection is humidity. It is a major environmental hazard to a variety of materials. This fact applies to virtually all of the items that professional archivists and casual collectors deal with on a regular basis – photographs, documents, books, artwork [...]

Choosing the best enclosures for your photographs

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Photographs that are considered valuable for any reason – whether it is personal, cultural, historical or something else entirely – simply must be afforded a reliable layer of protection. In certain cases, using more than one will be beneficial. A variety of different archival products can provide this sort of security.

The do’s and dont’s of album storage for photographs

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Storing photographs in albums is a fairly common practice, among both casual collectors and dedicated archivists. Despite this, storing photos according to the best practices for the prints' well-being is not quite as common. It's important to be aware of the proper steps to take when choosing to use an album rather than other photo-appropriate [...]

Understanding the archival specifications for document and photo storage

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Valuable personal, cultural or historical documents cannot simply be haphazardly stored in any container or enclosure without exposing the papers to some level of risk. Anyone with a genuine desire to maintain the integrity of their documents, for any reason, may want to read up on the specified optimal storage conditions and archival methods for [...]

Practicing professional archival techniques in one’s own home

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Working as an archivist is, without a doubt, a complex profession. Those who wish to make a living in this field must have the proper college education and appropriate work experience to meet the demands of the role they wish to fill.

Practicing professional archival techniques in one’s own home

by Archival Methods

Working as an archivist is, without a doubt, a complex profession. Those who wish to make a living in this field must have the proper college education and appropriate work experience to meet the demands of the role they wish to fill.

The rundown on the annual conference of the Society of American Archivists

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Those who have an interest in delving deep into the field of preservation and conservation for photographs, documents and similar materials may want to attend various industry conferences to deepen their knowledge. The annual gathering of academics, vendors, experts, archivists, curators and other experts facilitated by the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is among the [...]

Local historians can preserve documents on their own

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History is a passion that drives many. Some have an interest in major events that forever changed nations and the world at large, while others are more concerned with local cultural and political history. Those who belong to the latter category may pursue their passion by forming a local historical society, to preserve relevant documents [...]

Local historians can preserve documents on their own

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History is a passion that drives many. Some have an interest in major events that forever changed nations and the world at large, while others are more concerned with local cultural and political history. Those who belong to the latter category may pursue their passion by forming a local historical society, to preserve relevant documents [...]

Artists and photographers should pick archival grade portfolios when presenting their work

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Those who are engaged in the disciplines of art or photography will need to present their work on a frequent basis. Occasionally they will need to travel in order to do so. This includes visits to academic conferences, gallery openings or exhibitions and other, similar events. As it is often necessary for these artists or [...]

Best practices and materials for mat cutting

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When choosing to create a mat on which to mount a photograph, a number of considerations must be taken into account, quite carefully. These range from picking the right material for mat board to knowing the environmental hazards to avoid when matting. Additionally, when having a mat cut, the dimensions must be determined based on [...]

Best practices and materials for mat cutting

by Archival Methods

When choosing to create a mat on which to mount a photograph, a number of considerations must be taken into account, quite carefully. These range from picking the right material for mat board to knowing the environmental hazards to avoid when matting. Additionally, when having a mat cut, the dimensions must be determined based on [...]

An introduction to basic mounting techniques and materials

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Mounting a photograph to a mat is a process that may seem simple, at first, to those who are not familiar with it. Granted, the essence of mounting seems basic – it basically involves affixing a print to a mat's backing board to improve its stability and appearance. However, incorrect mounting can be detrimental in the long [...]

Using archival-grade DVD storage for digital media

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In today's technology-driven world, the use of recordable DVDs (DVD-Rs) as a storage medium for digital media ranging from music and movies to image files is quite common. Despite this fact, some people may not be aware that the average DVD – as well as the average DVD player – may not necessarily conform to [...]

Using archival-grade DVD storage for digital media

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In today's technology-driven world, the use of recordable DVDs (DVD-Rs) as a storage medium for digital media ranging from music and movies to image files is quite common. Despite this fact, some people may not be aware that the average DVD – as well as the average DVD player – may not necessarily conform to [...]

Up to date methods of photo printing work well with classic preservation

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While some aspects of photography remain the same, many others have changed. Arguably, more could be characterized as falling into the latter category rather than the former. This is certainly true of how photos are taken and reproduced. Consumers and professional photographers alike frequently use digital cameras to take photographs, storing them on their computer [...]

Options for ensuring the secure storage of slides

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Some may consider the use of slides in photography to be archaic, given the amount of advances the field has seen over the years. While this is a somewhat understandable perspective, it's also not entirely true. In fact, slides are far from obsolete and can still be quite useful, due to their durability when properly [...]

Options for ensuring the secure storage of slides

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Some may consider the use of slides in photography to be archaic, given the amount of advances the field has seen over the years. While this is a somewhat understandable perspective, it's also not entirely true. In fact, slides are far from obsolete and can still be quite useful, due to their durability when properly [...]

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