preserving old letters

j9sunny · Post by **j9sunny** » 02 Feb 2007 10:22

Hello all,
I have some letters written by my grandfather in 1915/1916. They are all written in pencil, a couple are very faded, and one is so thin I fear it will soon tear in the folds. They have all been kept folded in their original envelope all this time!
I have scanned them and transcribed them so there is no need for more man-handling but how best to keep them?
I would appreciate suggestions from more experienced family historians than me!
Janine

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YouTube · Post by **Jane** » 02 Feb 2007 11:28

I would recommend getting some archival quality clear pockets and folders, they need to be acid and lignum free. If at all possible keep the letters flat and in a dark dry place.

my-history do a selection of products which should suit.

j9sunny · Post by **j9sunny** » 02 Feb 2007 18:52

Thanks very much for that Jane..
Janine

philjo · Post by **philjo** » 05 Feb 2007 13:28

I have purchased some archival quality storage boxes from Secol http://www.secol.co.uk/ in order to store my photos etc.

If you do a google search you fill find a number of UK suppliers.

Jeremy

j9sunny · Post by **j9sunny** » 05 Feb 2007 19:23

Thanks Jeremy...

Kathryn · Post by **Kathryn** » 08 Feb 2007 17:49

S & N Genealogy Supplies - http://www.genealogysupplies.com/ also sell archival quality sleeves in various sizes as well as acid free card inserts. I use their long certificate binders.

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