In a message dated 06/28/98 12:00:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, pattt@concentric.net writes: << . Is there a way that I can straighten them out and then preserve them. I know that I need acid free holders but what else? >> Hi Sandy, On my webpage I have several links to various preservations sites that may help you salvage your valuables. Just click on the first section, "Brickwall Helpful Hints" and you'll see a few photo sites. The URL is: <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Tuffsearch/Genealogylinks.html"> http://members.aol.com/Tuffsearch/Genealogylinks.html</A> Hope this helps. Success in searching, Patty Smith Tuffsearch@aol.com