Photographs, Negatives & Nitrate

Created by the National Parks Service, Conserve O Grams are leaflets which offer practical guidance on the care of collections ranging in topics from photographs to disaster preparedness. For further information and topics, please use this link.

Photographs, Negatives, & Nitrate Film

Making Mounting Corners For Photographs And Paper Objects

Storage Enclosures for Photographic Prints and Negatives

Chronology of Photographic Processes

Caring for Photographs: General Guidelines

Caring for Photographs: Special Formats

Caring for Color Photographs

Caring for Photographs: Special Monochrome Processes

Caring for Cellulose Nitrate Film

Identification of Film-Base Photographic Materials

Cold Storage for Photograph Collections - An Overview

Cold Storage for Photograph Collections - Using Individual Freezer Units

Cold Storage for Photograph Collections - Vapor-Proof Packaging

Handling and Shipping Cellulose Nitrate Film

Disposal Of Cellulose Nitrate Film

Every month, RAP hosts a learn-and-connect session focusing on different topics and issues cultural heritage institutions face.

Nitrate Film poses a dangerous risk to archives, museums, and other cultural institutions. But, how are these organizations preserving this flammable film? This Quick Tips described the preservation strategies of the Wyoming State Archives and the American Heritage Center. In a collaborative panel, Cindy Brown, Bill Hopkins, and Emmaline Velasquez discussed their techniques, tips, and tricks for preserving Nitrate Film.