Showing posts with label saving mementos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label saving mementos. Show all posts

Friday, February 14, 2014

Saving Family Mementos

Just in time for Valentine's Day, I found a Valentine postcard addressed to my great-grandmother.

                                                                              It's from 1916.

Family mementos like these need to be preserved using archival quality products that will protect them from deterioration. The best place to store them is in a dry, dark place, preferably in an archival box like this...


I selected my boxes and protective sheets from Print File Archival Storage and I'm happy with the high-quality and sturdiness of them. I can't wait to fill them up with my treasures.
                                                                             
                                                                              Happy Valentine's Day!

Family History Tip: Old letters, envelopes and postcards contain a wealth of information. Write down all names, places and dates and keep them on a "cheat sheet" in a folder. You never know when they'll come in handy.