By Beverly Mosman, Assistant Photo Archivist

When we were kids we loved to take Mom’s cardboard picture box down from the top of the closet and look through the pictures. The box was filled with photos, and we would take them out one-by-one. Some had torn corners. Some had scratched surfaces. A few were even bent. Every movement of the box caused the photos to rub against each other.

Now I’ve learned a few important things about taking care of photos. The main principle to keep in mind is the photo’s environment.

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