Program

Preservation and Access: Preservation and Access Projects Pre-1996

Period of Performance

9/1/1985 - 12/31/1986

Funding Totals

$72,547.00 (approved)
$72,547.00 (awarded)


Improvements in Test Methods for Photo Storage Materials

FAIN: PS-20040-85

RIT (Rochester, NY 14623-5698)
James M. Reilly (Project Director: June 1984 to October 1990)

To support the development of improved ANSI (American National Standards Insti-tute) test methods used to determine the archival quality of storage materials for photographic collections. The chemical composition and reactivity of thesematerials are crucial to the long-term preservation of photographs.