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Preserve family letters and paper records in six steps

Use acid-free folders, avoid bending originals and protect family papers from heat, moisture and leaks.

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US National Archives

Original US National Archives family-document preservation guide

Link to official guidance on storing family paper records

Adapted from the US National Archives guidance for preserving letters, certificates and other paper keepsakes at home. Check any legal retention requirements separately.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Sort letters and certificates; separate any wet or mold-affected items from the rest.
Keep originals in their existing condition and avoid forcing folds or flattening fragile sheets. Label the outside folder rather than the document.
Use suitable acid-free, lignin-free archival folders and boxes that support sheets without creasing.
Avoid adhesive tape, rubber bands, old sticky albums and unstable plastic sleeves touching originals.
Choose a cool, steady shelf away from leaky windows or pipes, damp basements and hot attics.
Do not overfill boxes. Recheck periodically for moisture, pests and discoloration; ask a conservator about badly damaged items.

Original US National Archives family-document preservation guide

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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