Learn about best practices for conservation, preservation, and digitization from the Archives’ Collections Care team.
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| Topic | Replies | Last reply | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Need help authenticating document | 2 | By mattd | By LockshinN |
| Appraisal help? | 1 | By Anonymous (not verified) | By LockshinN |
| Storage of 35mm slides in carousels | 3 | By Anonymous (not verified) | By ReppertGerberA |
| I've got mold in my files | 7 | By KapsalisE | By Daniel_Wilson |
| Digitizing photo albums and historic books (submitted via email) | 4 | By tyreek | By usualfeed57 |
| Preserving an accounting book | 2 | By Anonymous (not verified) | By ronen |
| Bugs on books and papers? (submitted by email) | 3 | By Anonymous (not verified) | By bobo130698 |
| How do I preserve my newspaper? | 1 | By LockshinN | By EllissonWatson |
| Separating photos that are stuck together | 3 | By leigh | By RuthSovoie |
| Photograph stuck to glass? | 1 | By LockshinN | By LockshinN |
| Why does paper yellow? | 3 | By Anonymous (not verified) | By LockshinN |
| Removing tape from a vintage photograph? | 3 | By Anonymous (not verified) | By anna23 |
| Stabilization of crumbling materials in archive of DC volunteer organization | 1 | By LadyMRG | By staudermans |
| How do I preserve my collection of historic 16mm film, audiotape or videotape? | 0 | By LockshinN | n/a |
| Should I laminate an old document, like a photo or birth certificate? | 0 | By LockshinN | n/a |
| A laminated old Official document | 1 | By Pat Sluby | By LockshinN |
| Identifying Copy of Constitution | 1 | By Anonymous (not verified) | By LockshinN |
| Help with a damaged item/Find a conservator | 1 | By Anonymous (not verified) | By LockshinN |
| How do I keep old family papers preserved? | 1 | By leigh | By LockshinN |
| What's the best way to display an old map? | 1 | By Anonymous (not verified) | By LockshinN |
| Help with making documents more legible? | 1 | By mattd | By LockshinN |
| Storage suggestions for silk banner? | 1 | By Anonymous (not verified) | By LockshinN |