How to Digitally Preserve Old Media in 7 Steps

Don't let your research get stuck in the past! Here's how to digitally back up and store genealogy material from aging formats.

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How to Pass On Research: What to Include in Your “Genealogy Will” Premium

Create a "genealogy will" that outlines for your heirs what you'd like for your research after you're gone. Here's what to include in it.

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How to Store Old Books and Magazines in 6 Steps

Preserve the magazines, novels, directories, histories and other books in your family history collection with these tips.

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Family Heirlooms: How to Care for the Most Common Types

If you don't know how to organize and properly store your family heirlooms, fear not! Learn expert tips from an archivist on saving the most common types.

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How to Store a Wedding Dress

Wedding dresses are a delicate piece of family history that deserve careful attention to detail and proper storage. Use these tips to preserve your heirloom wedding gown.

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A Genealogist’s Guide to Archival Supplies

Preserve your family treasures with these archiving tips and tools every genealogist should have.

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6 Ways to Preserve Your Experiences for the Next Generation

Don't let thoughts and feelings fade away! Learn how to protect and preserve diaries and journals so they can be enjoyed for generations. Plus, discover what journaling and preservation looks like in the digital age.

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How to Care for Heirloom Crystal and Glass

Antique crystal and glass may look intimidating, but these pieces are often sturdier than they look! Here's how to properly care for your heirloom crystal and glassware so it can be enjoyed for many more years to come.

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How to Care for Heirloom Watches and Clocks

Many of us have heirloom timepieces that have been passed down for generations. Learn how caring for clocks and watches with theses expert tips.

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5 Steps for Archiving Family Slides

Don't let your family's vacation memories fade! Save your treasured family slides with these easy tips.

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