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Place sleeves or envelopes in folders or boxes that are made of paper or board that is acid-free, has a low lignin content, and passes the Photographic Activity Test. It is best to group photographs of similar sizes together in standard sized enclosures so that they provide even support for each other.

Photographs with glass supports can be housed in four flap paper enclosures stored vertically in boxes or in custom-made cabinets. Plastic black and white negatives and all film transparencies (slides) can be housed in polyester sleeves stored in photographic storage boxes or in a hanging file system in metal cabinets.

Photographic materials benefit from a cool, dry, well-ventilated storage environment. Avoid storing photographs in the attic, the basement, or along the outside walls of a building, where environmental conditions are prone to extremes and fluctuations and where condensation may occur.

Store paper items in a clean storage area where you can keep the temperature and relative humidity (RH) moderate and stable. 68 degrees Farenheit or less and between 30-40%. Lower temperature is best for color photos. High (RH) and temperature speed decay; low humidity can crack, peel, or curl photos.

You'll want albums with acid-free plastic sleeves. Binder-style albums are easy to organize, and mylar sleeves offer superior protection. Finally, keep your photos in a cool, dry (but not overly dry) place, such as a closet in your home.

Whatever the reason, external drives are the best solution. Hard Drives are physical storage devices where you can keep your digital photos. All computers have an internal hard drive, but you can also buy external ones. These mobile devices usually plug in via the USB port.

No matter which shipping service you use, the photos will experience a small amount of jostling around during their journey. While a shipping envelope often has bubble wrap insulation, a box may require some additional preparation to keep your pictures safe. Use bubble wrap or airbags to line the sides of your box.