- Best Practices and Practical Solutions for Storing and Exhibiting PhotographsIn this video, Amanda Maloney, Associate Photograph and Paper Conservator at the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) reviews the advantages and disadvantages of common materials used for archival housings, with an emphasis on appropriateness for specific types of photographic processes. This session was part of the 2016 ATALM annual conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 10-13, 2016.
- Caring for Culturally Sensitive Paper Documents In this video, Audrey Harrison, Conservation Technician, University of Arizona, Tucson; Darsita North, Research Specialist, ASU - School of Human Evolution and Social Change; and Natalia Miles, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow 2017-2018 Heard Museum, Gila River Indian Community, provide information on how to care for culturally sensitive and irreplaceable paper-based pieces, such as maps and legal documents, using environmentally-safe methods. The session provides examples of issues encountered while working with paper, and describes specific circumstances that may require consultation with a paper conservator. Techniques for mending, repairing, and stabilizing paper documents using appropriate organic adhesives, as well as provide general storage solutions, are demonstrated. This session was part of the ATALM annual conference held in Prior Lake, Minnesota, on October 8-11, 2018.
- Caring for Paper Based Materials In this video, Rebecca Elder, Principal at Rebecca Elder Cultural Heritage Preservation, provides a basic introduction to the preservation of paper-based and photographic materials. Some of the topics covered include: the history of paper, properties and structure of paper and photographic materials, and the causes of paper deterioration. This session was part of the 2016 ATALM annual conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 10-13, 2016.
- Introduction to Storage Supplies for Paper-Based and Photographic Materials In this video, Rebecca Elder, Principal at Rebecca Elder Cultural Heritage Preservation, provides a basic introduction to storing paper-based and photographic materials. Some of the topics covered include: chemical terminology, pros and cons of plastic storage materials, how to deal with fasteners, and best practices for storing photographs, flat paper, and oversized materials. This session was part of the 2016 ATALM annual conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 10-13, 2016.
- Paper, Glass, Plastic: Identification and Care of Photographic NegativesIn this video, Monique Fischer, Senior Photograph Conservator at the North East Document Conservation Center (NEDCC), offers an in-depth introduction to the preservation of negatives, including their identification, deterioration, and care. Some of the topics covered include: how to recognize various formats, the preservation problems associated with each format type, storage concerns and preservation priorities, environmental guidelines and proper care and handling. This session was part of the 2017 ATALM annual conference held in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, on October 10-12, 2017.
- Quick and Easy Archival Care of Photographs In this video, Ryan Flahive, Archivist, Institute of American Indian Arts, and Jessie Ryker-Crawford, Associate Professor, Institute of American Indian Arts, discuss methods of caring for and storing photographs that utilize various archivally appropriate materials and techniques. Topics such as environmental control, encapsulation, and storage containers are examined in the context of protecting prints, cased photographs such as tintypes and daguerreotypes, and glass plate and film-based negatives. This session was part of the ATALM annual conference held in Prior Lake, Minnesota, on October 8-11, 2018.
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