Re: [Leica] Storage of processed slides: refrigeration?

[Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>]

Are your Ektachromes E4 or E6?  I think the newer E6 process is more
archival than the old 60s era E4 process.  Many of my old slides from those
days (as well as Agfacolor prints I made) have faded terribly.

Dan C.

At 10:26 AM 17-06-99 -0700, you wrote:
>I just ordered Henry Wilhelm's book on the preservation of color
>photographs,
>having discovered too many fading Ektachromes in my cupboard last weekend.
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>Notice that I said Ektachrome, not Kodachrome: I could find no trouble with
>the Kodachromes. 
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>I read lots about preserving unexposed film on this group, but little about
>keeping the processed results. I'm leaning toward refrigeration or freezing
>for my most precious slides, since my house has great variations in
>temperature
>and humidity. Does anybody have any advice on refrigeration? I know to avoid
>PVC packaging, but what is the proper way to seal slides before
>refrigeration?
>What kind of packaging or envelope is appropriate?
>
>Is the hassle of refrigeration worth the benefits, or is room temperature
>storage
>in archival boxes/cabinets a better idea?
>
>Any advice or horror stories would help.
>
>Thanks.
>
>-Al
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