Paper documents should be stored
in a primary archival enclosure such as a folder
or envelope. The primary enclosure should then
be stored in an archival box.
The primary enclosure can be any
of the following depending on individual preferences.
A: Paper Enclosures
1. File Folders
2. Envelopes
3. Manuscript
Folders
B: Polyester
Enclosures
1. Envelopes
2. L-Seal Sleeves
3. Binder Pages
4. Folders
C. Polypropylene
Enclosures
1. Envelopes
2. Sleeves
3. Binder Pages
When
more than one document page is stored in the
same primary enclosure, it is helpful to place
interleaving archival sheets between the document
pages. For example, a frequent practice is
to store a number of document pages in an
archival file folder with archival bond paper
placed between the document pages.
It
is very helpful to spray poor quality paper
documents with a deacidification solution
before storage. Newspapers will benefit greatly
from this treatment.
After
documents are placed in primary enclosures,
they should be placed in an archival storage
box that is a suitable size to house the primary
enclosures. Documents stored in polyester
or polypropylene binder pages can be housed
in an archival binder album.
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