THE SALVAGE OF FIRE AND WATER DAMAGED ARCHIVES FROM KEYSIGN HOUSE

Author(s): U Andersson, Jacqui Watson

This report covers the salvage of fire and water damaged archives, which included both paper records and photographic materials. The damp papers were air-dried, while the wet ones were freeze-dried, and where possible the photographic materials were treated separately. Includes recommendations for the compilation of paper archives with regard to salvage after disasters.

Report Number:
48/1994
Series:
AML Reports (New Series)
Pages:
6
Keywords:
Archives Conservation

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