I would strongly suggest you check into several different archival methods: Professional photography studios have materials, de-acidifying spray, frames to keep out ultraviolet rays etc. another suggestion is check on line with "archival companies" and there are various containers for such documents. Where you store your document and how can be VERY important to its preservation! Flora ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas, Laura K" <Laura.K.Thomas@usa.xerox.com> To: <OHJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 9:25 AM Subject: [OHJEFFER] preserving documents > I wanted to know if anyone had suggestions of how to preserve the > original marriage certificate of my great grandparents. It is from 1890 and > has been in a cardboard tube in a cedar chest at my moms. I want to know > what the best method of preserving it would be. It is such a pretty > document and I really would love for my great grandchildren to see it one > day. > > ______________________________