Incorrect temperature and humidity levels can cause damage to documents, books, photographs and drawings being preserved in historical archives. The rate of decay can double with an increase of as little as 5 °C. Warm & damp conditions provide more energy, increasing the speed of decay. Read more about the role of humidity and temperature in preserving historical artifacts in national archives.
Fun Fact: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) holds 7 billion pages of textual records.
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