[ARSCLIST] Mould/Mold

[Marie OConnell <Marie.OConnell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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