Taking care of damaged family history papers and memorabilia

Whether it’s the awful fires in California or elsewhere, blizzards, hurricanes, leaky roof, or house fires, family historians often have losses and damage to family history materials. The links below are helpful websites mentioned by the Society of American Archivists. (SAA).

DISASTER RECOVERY RESOURCES

Disaster Response and Recovery Guides (FAIC) https://www.culturalheritage.org/resources/emergencies/disaster-response-recovery

Records Emergencies Guides (NARA) https://www.archives.gov/preservation/records-emergency

Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms (FEMA, & HENTF) https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/save-family-treasures

Members of the public with questions about saving family heirlooms can contact the National Heritage Responders at NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org.

I would add the Northeast Document Conservation Center https://www.nedcc.org/

Cyndi’s List https://www.cyndislist.com/preservation/

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