Archives of Ontario – Accessing & Preserving Family Heirlooms

Speaker: Danielle Manning (Outreach Officer, Strategic Stakeholder Development)

This presentation is of particular interest to genealogical researchers, and explores best practices for storing personal treasures, with a particular focus on paper records. Participants will learn how to care for their family history documents at home, including detailed instructions on proper storage and handling. The presenter will offer advice about where to acquire archival supplies or the help of an independent conservator. This presentation also includes information about digitizing private collections to ensure they will be available for future generations.