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Author: Archival Methods
Learn about archival options for the safe, easy storage of Christmas ornaments. These treasured family keepsakes should be protected for generations!
Many baby boomers are passing down a physical legacy known as a family archive. The 20th century was the heyday of analog photography. People recorded…
Location Matters! Many people store old belongings and family photos and heirlooms in their basements and attics. If you are one of those people, we…
Scan, Discover, Share, and Preserve your Photos Scan your old photographs, store the originals in archival materials, and then back up everything. This post explains…
Have you ever wondered about those curious photographs in your family archive that appear to be printed on a thin sheet of metal? Well, these…
Two of the most popular forms of 19th century photography you may have in your family archive are cabinet cards and cartes-de-visite (the latter is…
We recently came across some excellent examples of the significant threat caused by light damage. We’re sharing some of the photos we took of this…
Recently I was asked for advice from a friend who had come across a forgotten example of what is today perhaps the most common occurrence…
Today we’re going to use the fantastic 11 x 14″ photo below to illustrate some steps involved in preserving family photographs, especially larger photos. Apply…