This ledger dates from 1832—when Andrew Jackson was President and Abraham Lincoln was only 23 years old! It has been in the owner’s family for…
Tag: Genealogy
We all have old film negatives—either in our family archives or as part of our photographic portfolios—that often come in a variety of shapes and…
The other day I was prepping a post on the Archival Methods Twitter feed and I noticed a tweet regarding The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia…
Let’s take a look at the ways old photos of your family’s homes can help you identify and visualize your family history, while providing clues…
Please see our updated blog post on this topic for the most up-to-date information. How to Document Your Old Photographs This blog post outlines best…
This large albumen print is mounted onto cardboard that is definitely not acid-free, and to make matters worse it was framed—for over a century—in a…
If you have old letters in your family archive here are some tips to help preserve these wonderful treasures. Find a Clean Place to Work…
There are some things in life that need to be preserved, cared for, and passed on to future generations. Family photographs come instantly to mind,…
One of the most practical and economical presentation and storage folios we offer is the Itoya Art Profolio. Available in seven sizes, this easy-to-use, archivally…
Our Archival Mat & Presentation Kit will let you professionally present, exhibit, and archivally preserve prints, photographs, and other flat artwork or documents you have,…