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Genealogy 101: Preservation Resources

Contributors: Joan Parks, Amy Anderson, Megan Firestone

Digitization Services

Legacybox
Legacybox, the largest and most trusted digitizing company in the world, combines the experience of the past, with the technology of today, to make it easy and safe to preserve and share your recorded moments for generations to come. Legacybox has been a leader in digitizing for over 10 years and has been trusted by over 500,000 families across America.

Photo Preservation

American Photo Preservation
I had some photos done here and they did a really good job.

Newspaper and Document Preservation

Newspaper Preservation
Good information about what to do with those old newspapers.

Archival Supplies

Your Story
Your story is all of the things that make up amazing, one-of-a-kind you. It's a compilation of historical accounts, mysteries, fantasies, memories, achievements, adventures, tragedies and works of art. It's the things that you inherit, collect, create and treasure.

From the characters who surround you, to the places in which your stories are set, to the themes and plot turns that mark your journey, your story is uniquely yours. We want to help you tell it.

Since 1896, Gaylord products have been trusted by cultural institutions to preserve and protect the stories in the public trust. YourStory™ by Gaylord Archival® is a curated collection of museum-quality preservation products and educational resources to help you safeguard and share your story.

Guide to Collections Care

Guide to Collections Care
Written by conservators, this illustrated primer provided by Gaylord Archival covers the proper handling and storage of paper, photographs, textiles and books. This guide also includes case studies and a list of several additional resources.