How to Archive Family Keepsakes by Denise May Levenick

Discover what to save when you inherit a houseful of “treasures,” how and where to store your keepsakes, and how to set up a home archive so you can easily access items for research and sharing.ĭenise May Levenick is a writer, researcher, and speaker with a passion for preserving and sharing family treasures of all kinds. Dozens of photos illustrate proper storage practices, and damage resulting from poor storage and common hazards such as silverfish, mold, and acid migration. How do you care for priceless documents? Do you really need archival storage containers? What kind should you select? This presentation highlights basic archival care for common family treasures such as photo albums, loose photographs, Bibles, clocks, jewelry, and more. Inheriting family keepsakes can be a burden and a blessing. From provenance to preservation, learn to safely preserve the Top 10 Family Treasures and uncover the new clues to your family history. Did you inherit a precious family heirloom, old photos, or documents? Become a confident caretaker of your family legacy by adapting professional techniques to your own Home Archive. This month’s speaker, Denise May Levenick, presents Caring for Keepsakes: Top 10 Family Treasures. Constance at State Street, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society holds its monthly general meeting on Saturday, November 16, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church, 21 E.

How to Archive Family Keepsakes by Denise May Levenick