Deanna, For information on preserving and restoring old documents, etc. try http://www.cyndislist.com/photos.htm http://www.cyndislist.com/photos.htm#Preservation "Dear Myrtle" has information on Preservation, but I can't seem to locate the address right now. Whatever you do NEVER NEVER NEVER laminate an original document!! Once it is done, it can never be undone. There are several ways to preserve documents, however, this one should never be an option. Jackie