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Storing Mixed Collections With the Create-a-Kit

Posted on February 10, 2023February 27, 2023 by Archival Methods

The Create-a-Kit offers flexibility when planning archival storage for mixed collections of photos and family heirlooms.

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An Introduction to Tintypes and How to Store Them

Posted on December 28, 2022January 18, 2023 by Archival Methods

A brief description of 19th century tintype photography. Then tips on safe, archival storage for tintypes in your collection.

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Safe and Easy Storage for Christmas Ornaments

Posted on December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 by Archival Methods

Learn about archival options for the safe, easy storage of Christmas ornaments. These treasured family keepsakes should be protected for generations!

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How to Begin to Preserve your Family Archive

Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 by Archival Methods

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…

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Beyond “Photo-Safe”. . . What Does it All Mean?

Posted on September 19, 2018January 18, 2022 by Archival Methods

Photo-safe. Archival. Acid-free. Why do these terms matter? These are just some of the terms that are used when describing products in the photo industry…

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Safe Alternatives to Basement & Attic Storage for your Old Photos & Heirlooms

Posted on February 17, 2018February 9, 2022 by Archival Methods

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…

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Tintypes | How to Archivally Preserve Your Family Photographs

Posted on January 12, 2018July 28, 2021 by Archival Methods

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…

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Cabinet Cards & Cartes-de-Visite | How to Archivally Preserve Your Family Photographs

Posted on January 12, 2018September 19, 2022 by Archival Methods

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…

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Preserving Family Photographs | 7 Steps to Secure & Share Your History

Posted on December 25, 2017August 2, 2021 by Archival Methods

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…

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Preserving Old Books | The Difference Between Archival Preservation & Conservation

Posted on August 31, 2017January 11, 2023 by Archival Methods

This ledger dates from 1832—when Andrew Jackson was President and Abraham Lincoln was only 23 years old! It has been in the owner’s family for…

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