Monthly Archives: January 2012

Digital copies

Posted on January 15, 2012 by save

Scan all your documents so that you also have an image in your computer as visuals of your precious documents. These are only substitutes, but they can be used as reference points when you need to read the old documents. … Continue reading →

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Old photographs

Posted on January 14, 2012 by save

Old photographs are among the most difficult things to preserve. Once again, these need to be placed within acid free scrapbooks or archival boxes in which you can place them in a methodical, date-wise order. Albums are a good means … Continue reading →

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Acid free and lignin free paper

Posted on January 12, 2012 by save

The best way to preserve documents is by placing each document within acid free paper, and then placing it within envelopes which are made for archival purposes. These are easy to find in good stationery stores. Archival papers are also … Continue reading →

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Folders and shelves

Posted on January 11, 2012 by save

Do not place the documents within plastic folders unless they are made of polyethylene or polyester. The present-day plastic folders are made of PVC and over the years they will damage the documents by secreting hydrochloric acid. Lamination is also … Continue reading →

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Preserving Old Paper Documents

Posted on January 10, 2012 by save

In our home all of us have old letters and photographs which we would love to preserve for future generations. These are our memories and dreams in the written or photographed form and all of us would like to leave … Continue reading →

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