How can I store Documents, Pamphlets, Books and Valuable Papers?
Documents should be stored in a primary archival enclosure such as a folder or envelope. The primary enclosure should then be stored in an archival box. The primary enclosure is usually a folder, envelope, sleeve or binder page and we make these items in many shapes and sizes in both paper and poly film. As opposed to paper folders and envelopes, Poly film products are clear and often a good choice for documents that will require frequent handling or viewing. When more than one document page is stored in the same primary enclosure, it is helpful to place interleaving archival sheets between the document pages. For example, a frequent practice is to store a number of document pages in an archival file folder with archival bond paper placed between the document pages. It is very helpful to spray poor quality paper documents with a deacidification solution before storage. Newspapers will benefit greatly from this treatment. After documents are placed in primary enclosures, they should be
