Folks, NARA-NYC is holding a free workshop on Wednesday, August 24th, at 2:00 PM. Presented by: Linda Blaser, National Preservation Officer for the National Archives Regional Records Office. Location: The National Archives, New York Regional Facility, 201 Varick Street, 12th floor, New York NY 10014-4811 Participants will learn about proper storage of family documents, photographs, home movies, digital images, and other items to ensure that these treasures will survive poor environmental conditions. They will view samples of bad practices to gain a full understanding of what can go wrong and why. Attendees are welcome to bring one item for conservation advice, which will be given in an open forum at the end of the lecture. If a document or photograph is in need of repair, information about how to obtain reliable conservation assistance will be provided. Space is limited - Call (866) 840-1752, or email newyork.archives@nara.gov to register and for more details. Good Luck, Jim Garrity -- James Garrity NYC Genealogy Research Service, Cemetery Research & Photography http://www.NYCgen.com http://www.JimGarrity.com E-mail: JimGarrity@earthlink.net Vice-President for Family History and Webmaster, New York Irish History Roundtable, http://www.irishnyhistory.org Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Member, Godfrey Memorial Library, http://www.godfrey.org