Preservation and Display Tips for Historical Papers, Family Photos and Heirloom Textiles Premium
“Out of sight, out of mind” shouldn't apply to your memories. You can care for and enjoy your family keepsakes — three archivists tell you how.
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Whether you're guarding Great-grandma Rose's cylinders or the Elvis tunes of your youth, these tips on storing vinyl records will get you in the right groove.
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Q I’ve discovered scrapbooks my mother made in the 1930 and ’40s. They include photos and paper ephemera such as party napkins and dance programs. The scrapbook pages are black and the items are glued on. What’s the best way to preserve this material? Also, I’d like to take pictures of each page. Should I […]
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Creative ways to save and share your family history.
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Grandma left you the family archive and now you're buried in papers and pictures. Dig yourself out with our guide to sorting, organizing and preserving the stash.
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Protect your family's valuables with the best preservation resources.
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How to Preserve Audio and Video Recordings Premium
Don't let precious audio and video recordings become faded memories. Follow this sound advice to ensure future generations see and hear your family history just as you do.
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Don't lose your genealogy data to computer crashes or digital mishaps. Our guide to storage media reveals how to protect your family tree files.
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