Storage
To Store or not to Store...How, is the QuestionStorage is a simple matter of proper conditions and materials. All materials used for storing memorabilia should be acid and lignin-free. This includes boxes, photo albums, scrapbook materials, and plastic containers. According to Maureen Taylor who writes articles in Ancestry Daily News (Saving, Ancestry.com) you should never use those photo albums "with self-adhesive or magnetic pages" since over time they can cause damage. Maureen also has a list of conditions, which if not properly accounted for, can damage or destroy your memorabilia. (Protected, Ancestry.com) These conditions are:
Maintain a constant temperature (about 65F – 70F) and a constant humidity (30% – 50%). The right, or rather wrong, combination of temperature and humidity and you end up with mold. (Protected, Ancestry.com) By using acid and lignin-free boxes, nested inside each other, you can help maintain a more constant environment. This also protects against the indoor pollutant – dust, and light. (Protected, Ancestry.com) Sunlight and fluorescent lights are both capable of causing damage. Maureen stated in her article " Protected from the Elements: Storing Heirlooms at Home" that photos, along with many other items, fade due to exposure to sunlight. Protect your heirlooms by keeping them out of the direct sunlight. Use ultra-violet (UV) filters on windows and fluorescent lighting. (Protected, Ancestry.com) Storage is best in areas that receive no light, are dry, and do not suffer extreme variations in temperature and humidity. Various storage options must all have one thing in common; they must be acid-free and lignin-free. (Protected, Ancestry.com) |
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The will you need is in a safe onboard the Titanic. Floor: The place for storing your priceless genealogy records. Your families never had attics, much less Bibles or boxes full of photos.
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