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Old Fragile Certificates and Letters

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Unknown Report 10 Oct 2004 18:47

A few weeks ago over on the General board, we were discussing laminating old newspapers etc, and somebody directed us to an excellent website. I can't remember the web address but it was something to do with Nichols Imaging, so you could try using Google. Definitely DO NOT laminate anything lol!! Mandy :)

Judith

Judith Report 10 Oct 2004 17:09

I agree with the above, DONT laminate them but store them in archive quality sleeves or boxes. I have scanned all mine so that I have a non precious copy which can be handled if necessary as well as the original - although I suppose even the light involved in scanning is damaging to a certain extent. Judith

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 10 Oct 2004 15:40

noooooo!!!! Don't 'do' anything to it, you need to find special archive quality clear storage pockets for them - S&N have a good range, including certificate binders and acid free insert pages. With Xmas coming up, its a good idea to get their catalogue sent to you. In the meantime, store stuff between clean sheets of blank paper in a cool dark place. Not in plastic as it may stick. Never use sticky tape either cos it goes funny very quickly. Maz. XX

Sue In Yorkshire.

Sue In Yorkshire. Report 10 Oct 2004 14:37

Hi Helen Try WWW.GENEALOGYSUPPLIES(.)COM also goes under S&N GENEALOGY SUPPLIES (MAIL ORDER) They have certificate binders and also sleeves to hold certs. They accept VISA,MASTERCARD,DELTA,SWITCH,AMEX,SOLO,AND JCB CARDS. Hope you find what you are looking for Sue

Helen

Helen Report 10 Oct 2004 14:15

Any brilliant ideas out there?? I have quite a few original birth certificates and old letters of family interest, which of course are now beginging to crumble with age . Any surgestions of storage. I have wondered about getting them laminated which would mean I could veiw both sides without causing more damage. But I don't want to go ahead then regret it in a couple of years time. Any help or thoughts out there?? Thanks Helen B