Preserving Photos, Documents & Heirlooms

Flood or water damaged photos, papers and other family valuables can often be saved by following these few, simple steps.

Preserve your family heritage for future generations with this guide to creating a multimedia family history CD, including linked family trees, photos, video, and sound.

Learn to make old photographs last for generations through proper storage with expert advice from Antiques Guide Pamela Wiggins.

The care, handling, and storage of photographs from the International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions.

Thinking about donating your genealogy research to a library or other repository? Explore your options with this comprehensive guide to making such a donation including what to preserve, tax deductions, restrictions, copyright law and conditional gifts. From the Society of American Archivists

Great advice from the one of the experts on preservation, The Library of Congress.

George Eastman House presents a wonderful history of old album types complete with a video, plus tips for preserving albums and knowing when to replace them.

Presents guidelines for archival disasters - how to prevent them, and how to cope when it does happen, from the Arizona State Archives.

The Museum Conservation Institute of the Smithsonian offers a number of online brochures offering guidance and advice on preserving a variety of objects and materials, from paper and photos to antiques and textiles.