Adrian Croft
Adrian focuses on tracing the provenance of regional magazines and documenting the editorial lineages of short-lived independent presses. He is particularly interested in the social history revealed through subscription records and masthead changes.
Beyond the Cover: How Archivists Map the DNA of Old Magazines
Creating detailed metadata for historical magazines involves more than just listing titles; it's about cataloging paper types, printing styles, and advertising history.
Mapping the Past: The Hidden History in Magazine Metadata
Discover how cataloging every ad and printing technique in old magazines helps historians find lost stories and track our social history.
The Science of Keeping Old Magazines from Turning to Dust
Learn how paper experts use Mylar, special folders, and climate control to stop old magazines from crumbling into dust.
Bugs, Ink, and Rust: The Forensic Side of Magazines
Archive work is like a crime scene investigation. Learn how experts identify beetle damage, ink rot, and lead chalking to save magazines from physical destruction.
Keeping Early Pulp Fiction From Crumbling To Dust
Old magazines are literally eating themselves due to acidic wood pulp. Learn how special materials like Mylar and buffered folders are stopping the 'slow fire' of paper rot.
More Than Just Pictures: The Hidden Data in Old Magazines
Metadata is the secret key to history. See how archivists catalog every ad, ink type, and paper fiber to help researchers explore the past.
The Secrets Hidden in Old Ads
Learn why archivists spend hundreds of hours cataloging every ad and paper type in old magazines to help historians uncover the past.
The Art of the Tag: Why Every Detail in an Old Magazine Matters
Archival metadata is more than just a list of titles. It's a deep explore the paper, ink, and ads of the past that helps historians map our social history.
Why Your Old Magazines Are Turning to Dust and How to Stop It
Old magazines are more fragile than they look. Learn why they decay and how modern conservation techniques like Mylar encasement and acid-free storage are saving our paper history.
Saving Fragile Pages From the Compost Heap
Old magazines are literally eating themselves from the inside out due to acid and age. Learn how experts use Mylar, special folders, and bug-tracking skills to save these fragile pieces of history.
The Art of Cataloging Every Single Detail
Archivists are doing more than just saving old magazines; they are creating a massive map of history by cataloging paper types, printing methods, and old ads.
Saving the Fragile Pages of the Past
Keeping 100-year-old magazines from falling apart is a high-tech battle against acid, ink rot, and hungry bugs. Learn how experts use cold rooms and special plastics to save history.
Why Old Magazines Turn Yellow and How We Stop the Clock
Learn how archival experts use Mylar and acid-free folders to save brittle historical magazines from turning into dust.
How Experts Stop Old Magazines From Turning to Dust
Discover how conservation experts use Mylar, acid-free folders, and chemistry to save historical magazines from crumbling into dust.
The Art of Cataloging Every Single Page
Archivists do more than just save paper; they create detailed digital records of every author, artist, and advertisement in historical magazines.
How Experts Keep Old Magazines from Crumbling Away
Learn how archivists use acid-free folders and Mylar to stop old magazines from turning to dust and how they fight off paper-eating bugs.
Advanced Methodologies in the Stabilization of Brittle Cellulose Substrates
Archivists are utilizing advanced chemical neutralization, Mylar encasement, and climate-controlled storage to combat the 'slow fire' of acid degradation in historical magazines.
Standardization of Polyester Encasement in Periodical Conservation
Archival institutions are standardizing the use of Mylar encasement and alkaline buffering to stabilize fragile mid-century periodicals, extending their lifespan by centuries.
Advanced Stabilization Protocols for Cellulose-Based Periodical Substrates
Archivists are employing advanced chemical and physical stabilization techniques, including Mylar encasement and controlled atmospheres, to preserve fragile 19th-century magazines.
Mitigating Bio-Chemical Decay in High-Density Magazine Repositories
Archival repositories are implementing advanced chemical stabilization and pest management protocols to preserve the physical and intellectual integrity of historical magazine collections.