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=== How to label your photographs === | === How to label your photographs === | ||
*Do not write on the back of the photographs. The ink will bleed through in time as all inks contain acid. | *Do not write on the back of the photographs. The ink will bleed through in time as all inks contain acid. | ||
*Of course, do not write across the face of the photograph. | *Of course, do not write across the face of the photograph. | ||
*Create labels or captions that can be mounted next to the photograph. | *Create labels or captions that can be mounted next to the photograph. | ||
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=== Repairing damaged photographs === | === Repairing damaged photographs === | ||
*There are many photo finishing companies that have computer equipment that can | *There are many photo finishing companies that have computer equipment that can repair damages such as creases, tears or cracks, and spots. (Murphy’s law: if a photograph is torn or has a crease, it will be torn or creased across the face of the person in the photograph.) | ||
*You can also purchase computer software and make your own repairs. | *You can also purchase computer software and make your own repairs. | ||
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Library of Congress, [http://www.loc.gov/preservation/family/ Family Treasures] | Library of Congress, [http://www.loc.gov/preservation/family/ Family Treasures] | ||
FamilySearch Tech Tips, [https://www.familysearch.org/techtips/2011/06/preserving-your-family-history-for-generations-to-come-2 How to preserve Photographs, Documents and Databases] | FamilySearch Tech Tips, [https://www.familysearch.org/techtips/2011/06/preserving-your-family-history-for-generations-to-come-2 How to preserve Photographs, Documents and Databases] | ||
FamilySearch Tech Tips, [https://www.familysearch.org/techtips/category/how-tos-and-tips/photography-how-tos-and-tips Photography How tos and tips] | FamilySearch Tech Tips, [https://www.familysearch.org/techtips/category/how-tos-and-tips/photography-how-tos-and-tips Photography How tos and tips] | ||