Have you become the steward of your family’s collections? Do you have a private collection that you wish to preserve? The following resources will offer further reading on caring for a wide variety of collections materials.
Caring for Collections
Caring for Your Treasures – The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC)
Caring for Your Family Archives – National Archives
Preservation of Family Treasures – Library of Congress
Personal Archiving: Preserving Your Digital Memories – Library of Congress
Saving Your Treasures – A Series of Videos from Nebraska Public Television
Preserve Your Family Treasures, Hints from Conservators – Minnesota Historical Society
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Private and Family Collections
- After the Fire: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures - FEMA
- Tips for the Care of Water-Damaged Family Heirlooms and Other Valuables – American Institute for Conservation