Photography
Since photography was invented in 1839, numerous different processes have been used to make photographs.
Collection Louis Colin. Photo: DAV/Bibliothèque de la Ville de La-Chaux-de-Fonds
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The ageing processes of the products of each system are many and varied, and depend upon the chemical processes used: some decompose, some become discoloured, and nearly all are sensitive to temperature and humidity.
Memoriav activities in photography
- Preservation of and accessibility to Switzerland's photographic heritage.
Initiating and supporting projects: restoration and digitisation of collections, improvement of the accessibility of photographic records.
Description of the state of our country's photographic archives, in order to formulate a policy for their preservation.
- Heightening public awareness at special events and exhibitions of collections that have been saved.
- Creation of a competence network, in which restoration and archiving experts tackle the preservation of the photographic cultural heritage of Switzerland.
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