Photographic material: discuss with processing committee/supervisor.
- Mixed in files: Re-house to Mylar sleeves. Try to separate photographic material to a separate folder. Use the same folder title followed by “(photographic material)”. If it is only one photograph in a folder of papers, just add “(includes photograph)” to the folder title.
- In albums: Consult with supervisor.
- Loose: Re-house to Mylar sleeves.
- Photos on board: house in buffered paper folders or with buffered interleaving sheets.
Primary photographic materials
- Negatives
- Photographic prints
Secondary photographic materials
- Line negatives
- Photostats
General considerations:
- if only one copy, treat at highest level
- anticipate level of use
- house in box as close to the size of the print as possible
Sizes
- 8x10 and under – folder together, can store mixed sizes in manuscript box, sleeve and folder when possible
- Oversized: larger than 8x10 – folder with interleaving sheets, house in flat files or flat boxes (includes photos on board)
Housing materials:
- Paper Enclosures - Negatives
- Mylar Sleeves - Prints
Special cases
Polaroids:
- Above all else – Separate from other photos by placing in separate folder
- Can be housed in same box if isolated in own folder
- Do not sleeve
Rolled Photographs:
- Do not attempt to unroll
- Photo must be humidified before unrolled to prevent cracking