So much of our family history is found in photographs, letters
and books that have been passed down from generation to generation. It's very
important to properly save and preserve these documents for the future. These
activities are designed to help you maintain a proper environment (from humidity
and temperature control to protection from light), use safe handling practices
(such as gloves), store your materials safely, and begin using conservation
practices to protect your written history.
Many thanks to our partners at the Wisconsin Historical Society's
Wisconsin Conservation Service Center for these preservation materials. For
more help, you can contact them at (608) 264-6476.
More information on preserving your artifacts
Staff from the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Veterans Museum can
provide information on preserving your own historic photographs, documents and
artifacts. Contact
us for more information.
Donating to archives
For those interested in donating items, read
more about how to choose the right archives.
Both the Wisconsin
Historical Society and the Wisconsin
Veterans Museum Research Center provide information about donating to military
collections.
