Insulated modular storage without environmental controls

The Brattleboro Historical Society (VT, USA) would like to use part
of an old barn for storage of archival materials if there is a way
to protect the materials from deterioration.  We have paper,
textiles, furniture, etc.  In order to protect the building
envelope, we are considering building a "box within a box" using
insulated, sheet-rocked walls and ceiling.  However, there will not
be any climate control. Are any materials safe in this situation?
Any suggestions?

Paula Sagerman
Trustee, Brattleboro Historical Society


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                  Conservation DistList Instance 13:43
                Distributed: Wednesday, February 9, 2000
                       Message Id: cdl-13-43-009
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