Dear WRG and Jeanne, In light of conversations about a week ago about how to best save and preserve years of genealogical research, I've copied below a piece from an article in the Ancestry.com daily newsletter concerning a new book which directly addresses this issue: "Family historians often play the role of family conservators, responsible for the care and preservation of all types of family treasures. If you are intimidated or confused by the challenges of caring for some of these items, there is an excellent new book available to help you. "Caring for Your Family Treasures: Heritage Preservation" is written by Jane S. Long and Richard W. Long and edited by Inge-Lise Eckmann. The authors are experts in the field of preservation and conservation and provide authoritative discussions on all types of materials you might be responsible for preserving. These include documents and books, photographs of all types, clothing and decorative textiles, furniture, jewelry and silverware, musical instruments, art work, clocks and watches, ceramics and glass, military mementos, dolls, teddy bears, and other more unusual family artifacts. Each chapter clearly explains the physical factors that may damage or destroy your precious family possessions and provides detailed techniques for maintenance and preservation. Scores of representative photographs and easy-to-understand checklists are provided for each type of item. The book also provides reference resources for finding professional help and locating materials for cleaning and storage, along with tips on security and insurance. I have not seen a better book on the subject for the family preservationist. The book retails for $24.95 and is published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 100 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10011. Its ISBN is 0-8109-2909-0. " Hope this is helpful. Lyn Whitney Anderson