Library Guide to 35 mm Slides
Physical Preservation
Journal Articles and Web Resources
Preliminary Report on the Conservation of Slides with Special Reference to the Removal of Mold
Caldararo, N., & Griggs, C. (2001). Preliminary Report on the Conservation of Slides with Special Reference to the Removal of Mold. Topics in Photographic Preservation, 9, 97–102.
Caldararo and Griggs' report focuses on mold removal from 35 mm slides. However, this report is specifically about the removal of mold from slide photographs, the terminology and way it is presented is very scientific which might cause some to look up terminology that the authors do not define.
Conserve-o-grams from National Park Service
These flyers or pamphlets from the National Parks Service cover a wide range of conservation and preservation topics. A few that are helpful when it comes to 35 mm slides are:
14/4 Caring for Photographs: General Guidelines
14/5 Caring for Photographs: Special Formats
14/6 Caring for Color Photographs
14/7 Caring for Photographs: Special Monochrome Processes
14/8 Caring for Cellulose Nitrate Film
14/9 Identification of Film-Base Photographic Materials
Care, Handling, and Storage of Photographs from the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress's webpage on how to care for and handle photographs is another good source. It contains several links and other resources that can prove to be helpful.
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
The NEDCC's list of leaflet topics include several on photographs which can be helpful when dealing with 35 mm slides:
5.1 A Short Guide to Film Base Photographic Materials: Identification, Care, and Duplication PDF
5.2.1 Types of Photographs, part 1: 19th and Early 20th Century PDF
5.2.2 Types of Photographs, part 2: Color PDF
5.2.3 Types of Photographs, part 3: Digital Output Media PDF
5.3 Care of Photographs PDF
5.4 Creating Long-Lasting Inkjet Prints PDF
5.5 Storage Enclosures for Photographic Materials PDF
Print Resources
The Permanence and Care
of Color Photographs: Traditional and Digital Color Prints, Color Negatives, Slides, and Motion Pictures
Wilhelm, H., & Brower, C. (1993). The Permanence and Care of Color Photographs: Traditional and Digital Color Prints, Color Negatives, Slides, and Motion Pictures. Preservation Publishing.
Wilhelm and Brower's book focuses on the care of color photographs. This includes a chapter dedicated to 35 mm slides specially. Their book is one of the most comprehensive books today on this topic even though it is originally published in 1993. This book is available via pdf for free online from the authors at:
http://www.wilhelm-research.com/pdf/HW_Book_01_of_20_HiRes_v1c.pdf
Photographs of the past process and preservation
Lavédrine, B. (2009). Photographs of the past process and preservation. Getty Publications.
Another great resource on preservation of photographs. There is a whole section on the basic preservation of 35 mm slides along with a brief history and explanation on how the slides are processed.
