MY PROCESS & TIPS

Here, I will share how I preserved items in my family archive in ways that can be applied by anyone. I will include techniques and tips I learned from professional archivists and conservators I consulted, as well as additional resources I found helpful.

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Living with your archive

One of the best ways to preserve your family archive is to live with your items at home. Hang photographs in quality frames on walls with indirect light, as well as avoiding heat sources. Display awards proudly. Gently use blankets and quilts. Wear jewelry or clothing carefully when the occasion arises. Place trinkets where you can see and enjoy them.

Archives are often perceived as simply storing and cataloguing items, but a family archive is more than an organized—or disorganized—collection of objects handed down. It can also serve as a tangible reminder of your family’s culture, history, and stories.