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Focuses on the idea that "fixing" a photo is a way of preserving a legacy.

While basic scratches and contrast issues can be managed at home using consumer software, severe damage requires professional intervention. Damage Severity Recommended Approach Tools Needed Minor dust, small scratches, slight fading

: Place prints inside chemically inert, acid-free, and lignin-free paper enclosures or boxes. Look for materials that have passed the Photographic Activity Test (PAT).