Archival Storage Boxes Archives – Archival Methods Blog

October 16, 2015

Archival Storage Boxes Part 1 | Flat Storage

Archival Methods Archival Solutions, Family History & Genealogy, Presentation & Storage, Preserving Collections, Products in Action acid-free, acid-free storage, archival basics, archival boxes, archival care, Archival Storage, Family Archives, family heirlooms, photograph storage

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Archival Storage Boxes

Definition: Flat Storage is for any 2-dimensional artwork, photographs, documents, maps, matted pieces, books and pamphlets, record albums, newspapers and magazines, genealogical records, musical scores, photo albums, posters or other items that should be stored flat. It is recommended that flat items should also be placed in an appropriately-sized protective enclosure such as an archival polyethylene bag, a crystal […]

Please read our Comment Policy.

November 5, 2015

Archival Storage Boxes Part 2 | Object and Artifact Storage

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Archival Storage Boxes

Definition: Object and Artifact storage is for any 3-dimensional artworks, collectibles, family heirlooms, textiles, large books, glassware, antique toys, photo albums, holiday ornaments, sports collectibles, large specimens, or any other objects that are better suited to boxes with more […]

Please read our Comment Policy.

November 16, 2015

Archival Storage Boxes Part 3 | Documents and Records

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Archival Storage Boxes

Definition: Document, Files and Records storage is for any important papers, artworks, collectibles, genealogical records, documents or any other objects that are best suited to being “filed.” It is recommended that these items should first be placed in an archival file folder, expansion folder, flap envelope, open-end envelope, an archival polyethylene bag, crystal clear bag or other such enclosures before being filed in the […]

Please read our Comment Policy.