PROTECTING YOUR TREASURES
In accordance with our sincere belief that protecting your personal treasures is a critically important project whether done by you, by us or by someone else, the following links and information are being provided to you from the most qualified and unbiased authority we know: The National Records and Records Administration (aka "NARA"). They are without a doubt some of the best in the world at preserving an important history, and we encourage you to read the descriptions and follow the links that are most relevant to your personal situation. There are no "counters" on these links and no one is compensated in any way; it is simply our way of offering you the very best information on helping you to preserve your personal history items.
SECURITY NOTE - FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND
Below you will find links (via the "Read More" buttons) to take you directly to various Library of Congress webpages, which will offer you more information on specific subjects and issues.
By clicking on a "Read More" button you will open a small window entitled "External Link" asking you to approve the opening of a new tab or separate window in your web browser.
This window was prompted by your choice to click the button and does NOT constitute a
breach of security in any way.
If you press the "Got It" button you will not proceed any further. If you press the link for "Open link in
new tab" then you will proceed to the linked page.
Just know that you may safely and confidently approve your choice by pressing the
"Open link in new tab" button and know that it is simply a necessary function of taking you
to the related web page.
How to Preserve Family Archives (papers and photographs)
Photographic Materials
Microfilm & Microfiche
Recovery of film
Paper & Parchment
Books & Scrapbooks
Digital Media
Audio, Video & Motion Picture Film
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