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P3D RE: so-called archival Kodachrome

  • From: "Susan B. F. Wageman" <swageman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: P3D RE: so-called archival Kodachrome
  • Date: Sat, 11 Sep 1999 14:24:22 -0600
On Tue, 07 Sep 1999 Michael Kaplan wrote:
>I concur with John Goodman's observations about the so-called 'archival'
>qualities of Kodachrome. Having examined many old Kodachrome slides,
>I've noted similar problems: off-color spots, fissures, fungus-like
>growths etc. etc.

Kodachrome is archival only when stored in cool, dark, dry conditions. Heat
accelerates aging. Moist conditions are ideal for molds and fungus. So many
people store their old photos in the attic or basement -- neither provide
ideal conditions. Chances are, your old photos were improperly stored
somewhen along the way.

Susan B.F. Wageman
swageman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
suewageman@xxxxxxxxxxx