Collections Care Guidelines & Resources

Learn about best practices for conservation, preservation, and digitization from the Archives’ Collections Care team.

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Appraisal help? 1 24 weeks 5 days ago
by toryg
24 weeks 12 hours ago
by lockshinn
Need help authenticating document 1 24 weeks 5 days ago
by mattd
24 weeks 12 hours ago
by lockshinn
Removing tape from a vintage photograph? 3 15 weeks 6 days ago
by Anonymous
1 day 20 hours ago
by anna23
Stabilization of crumbling materials in archive of DC volunteer organization 1 1 week 3 days ago
by LadyMRG
1 week 1 day ago
by staudermans
How do I preserve my newspaper? 0 5 weeks 6 days ago
by lockshinn
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How do I preserve my collection of historic 16mm film, audiotape or videotape? 0 9 weeks 12 hours ago
by lockshinn
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Should I laminate an old document, like a photo or birth certificate? 0 9 weeks 5 days ago
by lockshinn
n/a
A laminated old Official document 1 9 weeks 6 days ago
by Pat Sluby
9 weeks 5 days ago
by lockshinn
Why does paper yellow? 2 15 weeks 5 days ago
by cdchase
10 weeks 6 days ago
by johnclassick
Identifying Copy of Constitution 1 15 weeks 5 days ago
by Anonymous
15 weeks 5 days ago
by lockshinn
Help with a damaged item. 1 24 weeks 5 days ago
by mattc
24 weeks 12 hours ago
by lockshinn
How do I keep old family papers preserved? 1 24 weeks 5 days ago
by leigh
24 weeks 12 hours ago
by lockshinn
What's the best way to display an old map? 1 24 weeks 5 days ago
by janneken
24 weeks 12 hours ago
by lockshinn
Help with making documents more legible? 1 24 weeks 5 days ago
by mattd
24 weeks 12 hours ago
by lockshinn
Separating photos that are stuck together 1 24 weeks 5 days ago
by leigh
24 weeks 13 hours ago
by lockshinn
Storage suggestions for silk banner? 1 24 weeks 5 days ago
by janneken
24 weeks 13 hours ago
by lockshinn