Contains an easy to use identification guide. Ritzenthaler, Mary Lynn, Gerald J. Munoff, and Margery S. Long. SAA Basic Manual Series. Society of American Archivists, 1984. Addresses all aspects of managing photograph collections, from appraisal and accession through research and publication.
Preservation specifically addresses in one chapter.
Their Care and Preservation. This program describes the photographic medium and process, causes of deterioration, and suitable storage and handling procedures. The focus is on a project undertaken to improve the preservation of the photographs in the Juley Collection. Conservation of Photographic Print Collections . A good article for introductory, educational purposes by a superb photograph conservator.