Kia Ora
I would like to know if any archive, university or facility dealing
with analogue tape and laquer discs, including vinyl, have ever done a
study related to the different types of mould/mold that can affect this
media. For instance, is there a particular type of mould/mold that is
more likely to affect AMPEX 456 as opposed to AGFA PEM 469 or EMITAPE 4?
Or, is it safe to assume that the mould/mold is the same even if it's
current state may be dormant?
I already have a paper written by Jim Thurn from the Kilgarlin Center at the University of Texas in Austin called "Research on Methods to Remove Mold from Cellulose Acetate Audiotape" which I have found extremely useful. Also, would anyone have Jim's email addy?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Marie O'Connell Analogue Tape Preservation Archivist Sound Archives/Nga Taonga Korero PO Box 1531 Radio New Zealand House Level 1, 51 Chester Street West Christchurch Phone +64 3 374 8443 Fax + 64 3 374 8448 www.soundarchives.co.nz