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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gregsglass, post: 37769, member: 78&quot;]Hi,</p><p>&nbsp; I learned this hint from a conservator from the Lib of Congress. If you want to save newspaper clippings and keep them from turning yellow and brittle. Make a solution in a tray of equal parts club soda and Maalox which is a liquid antiacid, there are other brands you can use. Soak the clipping in the solution for 15 mins and hang to dry. When dry you can lightly brush off any powdery deposits. That is why I like to hang and not try lying down the item to dry. It will stay white and supple. I have clipping that I did in the 1950s and they are still fine. The library uses this to save complete newspapers. I have adapted the idea to any paper and very light cardboard like matts to keep the wood backing from touching the photos or prints. Remember if you are doing letters that sometimes the inks are water soluble and will run.</p><p>greg[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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