> I recently inherited an old photo album with pictures and documents > glued onto the pages. I've tried steam, etc., to get them off, but > with no luck! I can see some writing on the back of the photos, > which will identify some ancestors. Does anyone have ideas on how I > can get these items off the pages? > > Lorraine <Landmoffat@aol.com> Lorraine - Call the nearest large Library/University/Museum and ask if they can give you a referral to an archivist or the company they use to repair their own documents. You may be able to melt the glue from behind - with an iron - but if these are photos that can't be replaced, it isn't a job to do at home. I would also scan or photograph these photos now in case they are damaged further by trying to remove the backing. Lisa llepore@juno.com