preserving newspapers

[bigb03]

Hello everyone. I was just wondering what is the best way to preserve old newspapers. I have a nice little collection of Detroit newspapers from past events that have been saved by my family and I just wanted your take on keeping them safe. thanks!

 

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[Isayhello2u]

some suggestions try asking local museums for tips - they are professionals at this sort of thing after all.
other ideas.
store in a dark, dry place, in a metal box to keep away from rats, inside archival acid free plastic envelopes, between heavier flat sheets of styrofoam or cardboard that are larger in size than the newspaper - to keep the paper flat and protect the edges

 

[lucky1777]

I store mine in large flat totes. The kinds that will slide under your bed. I place acid free paper between them and continue to stack them. I then tape a listing on top of the totes lid so I know what is in there. Hope that helps a little.

 

[bigb03]

I knew somebody would reply if I waited patiently for long enough. lol. Thanks for the replies. Considering these are not being stored properly right now I think it is time to preserve them correctly. Thanks again.

 

[boogeyman]

Another quick hint. Check with a comic book store. The one by me got me bags that fit Life magazines at a good price from their vendor. You can get the cardboard inserts also. I'm sure they can find you bags sized to newspapers.