The Shippensburg University Archives reminds you that photographs represent precious moments in our lives. We look back on them to remind us of those times. Rather than just throw photos into a shoebox, it is important to preserve them for several lifetimes. Here are a few ideas that can help to preserve both paper and digital photos.
· Do not store your photos in adhesive photo albums. Instead, store them in a filing system in photo boxes or put them in photo corners in a scrapbook.
· Do label your photos, however DO NOT EVER WRITE ON THE BACK OF A PHOTO WITH AN INK PEN. It will bleed through your photo onto the image. It is best to use a pencil and only write around the backside, outer-edge of the photo.
· Do not use paper clips or rubber bands. They leave damaging marks on your photos.
· Be careful not to store your photos next to newspapers, which are printed on untreated acidic paper and will quickly damage anything they come in contact with.
· Put COPIES of special/rare photos into frames rather than the original. Daily sunlight in your home will discolor any printed photo.
· Photos on a compact disc will not last forever. Most experts suggest that a CD or DVD will last only 5 years. A hard drive is a better alternative.
· Uploading files to a digital photo sharing site, such as Google’s Picasa, gives you the added assurance that your favorite photos are stored in another location.
Please feel free to contact the Archives if you have questions regarding special photo projects.
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