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Ideal photograph storage involves placing each photo in an individual folder constructed from buffered, or acid-free paper.

Buffered paper folders are especially recommended in cases when a photograph was previously mounted onto poor quality material or using an adhesive that will lead to even more acid creation.

Store photographs measuring 8x10 inches or smaller vertically along the longer edge of the photo in the buffered paper folder, within a larger archival box, and label each folder with relevant information to identify it.

The rigid nature of the folder protects the photo from slumping or creasing, as long as the box is not packed too tightly or under filled.

Folder larger photos or brittle photos stacked flat within archival boxes with other materials of comparable size.