Newspaper binders

wpe3bql · May 30, 2015

Not sure if this is the right place to put this request, but here goes:

Does anyone know of a place that sells full-size binders for newspapers that do not have any metal rings inside them?

I tried Googling this type of item, but every one of the binders I saw were merely notebook sized binders with rings in them.

If you know of anything such as this (NOTE: The binders can have internal clamps in them.), I'd be very grateful to know where I might secure them.

The reason I'm making this request is that I have quite a few old newspapers that are deteriorating quite rapidly due to their being stored in cardboard "Bankers Boxes." If they were placed in some type of binder, they could possibly be stored such that they wouldn't be as exposed to the elements as they currently are.

wpe3bql · Jun 13, 2015

Bumping this because, so far, no one has posted any replies to my OP.

Deacon · Jun 13, 2015

I'm heading to Virginia next week to attend a book presentation class with my daughter. I'll ask around.

Newsprint is a very low grade paper; it yellows quickly and degrades fast. Preserving large quantities is a losing cause.

You've mentioned the important things...

Keep the paper out of the light, away from the sun.

Keep them dry - a damp or humid basement is the last place for proper preservation.

The ink is quite acidic. Spray single pages with an archival mist to reduce the acidity.

Mylar envelopes will help to preserve individual articles.

Rob

wpe3bql · Jun 13, 2015

Deacon (my good "old"[?] SE PA Brother):

I appreciate some of your suggestions. Problem with WPE3BQL is that some of these papers are several years old and all of them are stored in those banker boxes.

I live in a condo that has no basement, and the humidity here in Middle TN tends to be even worse than what it can be in SE PA.

Do you know where a person might acquire the other items you mentioned? I've never done any archiving at all so this is new ground for me.

padredurand · Jun 13, 2015

wpe3bql said: ↑

Bumping this because, so far, no one has posted any replies to my OP.
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The Smithsonian has a few ideas here.

JohnDeereFan · Jun 13, 2015

wpe3bql said: ↑

Not sure if this is the right place to put this request, but here goes:

Does anyone know of a place that sells full-size binders for newspapers that do not have any metal rings inside them?

I tried Googling this type of item, but every one of the binders I saw were merely notebook sized binders with rings in them.

If you know of anything such as this (NOTE: The binders can have internal clamps in them.), I'd be very grateful to know where I might secure them.

The reason I'm making this request is that I have quite a few old newspapers that are deteriorating quite rapidly due to their being stored in cardboard "Bankers Boxes." If they were placed in some type of binder, they could possibly be stored such that they wouldn't be as exposed to the elements as they currently are.
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At the risk of stating the obvious, have you thought about calling the newspaper and asking them?

Crabtownboy · Jun 13, 2015

Demco, a library supply company.

Check at: http://www.demco.com/goto?BLS173329&ALL0000&es=20150613070309901427

Brodart, a library supply company.

Check at: http://www.shopbrodart.com/search/?q=newspaper+stick&utm_campaign=autocomplete-newspaper+stick

wpe3bql · Jun 13, 2015

JohnDeereFan said: ↑

At the risk of stating the obvious, have you thought about calling the newspaper and asking them?
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I emailed them weeks ago.

Still waiting to hear from them!

SaggyWoman · Jun 13, 2015

I don't know if they have it but you might try Mary Martin's post card shop on line. They sell other things, too. Maybe you will have some luck on finding what you want.

wpe3bql · Jun 13, 2015

SaggyWoman said: ↑

I don't know if they have it but you might try Mary Martin's post card shop on line. They sell other things, too. Maybe you will have some luck on finding what you want.
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Sister Saggy:

I shot off an e-mail request to Mary Martin. She's in the Peter Pan peanut butter business, right?? :smilewinkgrin:

Crabtownboy · Jun 14, 2015

wpe3bql said: ↑

The reason I'm making this request is that I have quite a few old newspapers that are deteriorating quite rapidly due to their being stored in cardboard "Bankers Boxes." If they were placed in some type of binder, they could possibly be stored such that they wouldn't be as exposed to the elements as they currently are.
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There is a big problem with the storage of newspapers as they are printed on paper that has quite a bit of acid retained in the paper. No matter how you store them they will deteriorate at a steady pace. The acid will simple eat the paper up as time passes.

How to Preserve Historic Newspapers
The first step is to determine whether the newspaper is printed on wood pulp or rag linen paper. For the most part, newspapers printed PRIOR to the Custer Massacre in 1876, were printed on rag linen. This type of paper has NO ACID, thus there is no need to have it de-acidified (removal of the acid). Wood pulp paper, however, contains LOTS OF ACID. De-acidifying wood pulp paper is VERY COSTLY, so should only be done on high-value newspapers, or those with great sentimental value. To have an archivist or conservator do the job might cost between $25 and $50 per page of the newspaper. This, for a typical 12-page 20h century newspaper, it would cost between $300 and $700 to have it done right. There is a special aerosol spray for the do-it-yourselfers, but even that method will still cost $10 per page or so to do the job. Thus, even utilizing this method, it will still cost $100 or more per newspaper to de-acidify it. Don’t be overly concerned about the acid in wood pulp paper however.

The next step to do is to unfold the newspapers so that the entire front page shows without having to turn the newspaper over to see either the top or bottom half. Store them in this position (opened) as leaving them folded in half for a long time will cause the acid to migrate to the fold line and eventually eat it so that then the newspaper is in two halves. In this condition, there is NO collector value. (Unfolding the newspapers is also good for those printed on rag linen.)

Next, keep all the newspapers away from sunlight and moisture. Direct sunlight on a wood pulp newspaper can turn it yellow in a matter of weeks. Exposure to moisture will cause mold to grow on the newspaper and greatly affect collector value. Although there are special acid-free boxes for storage of newspapers, there is a less-costly method to utilize. First, purchase a bundle of acid-free tissue paper and wrap each newspaper individually. Seal it in a few spots with archival tape. (Do not put the tape on all edges and totally seal it. Leave areas where air CAN get in and out.) Then a flat "ordinary" box can be used for storage. A good rule of thumb is that a box no deeper than 10 inches works best.

An alternate ideal storage box is the kind printers’ film and paper comes in. Although these boxes are only about three-quarters of an inch deep, these work fine for storage of one or two 20th century newspapers. To find these boxes, check your Yellow Pages under "Printers". Skip the quick printers such as Kinkos, Print-in-a-Minute, etc. Instead, find commercial printers. Start telephoning them. The first question to ask if they can print with 17 by 22-inch metal plates. If the answer is "No", move on to the next printer on the list. Once you find one that does print on metal plates this size, ask them if they have any EMPTY ONES. A large commercial printer will go through 2 or 3 boxes a week. Most will gladly give you the boxes at no charge or a minimal fee -- $1 or so each. Why are these boxes ideal? They have a special lining in them to keep light and moisture out -- the two main enemies of newspaper preservation!

Lastly, store the boxes of newspapers in a dry, heated area -- NOT an unheated garage, basement, attic, outdoor storage shed, etc. I’ve found the best place to store them is under a bed.

http://www.historybuff.com/newspapers/preserve.html

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