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Hints on Preservation
Suppliers

Paul Schlotthauer

Many of us who own old family documents and mementos that we want to pass along to future generations probably don’t realize the importance of proper care and storage. Following is some information that can help you prolong the life of your irreplaceable family treasures.

Suppliers

Following is a partial list of reputable firms used by archives and other professional institutions for storage and preservation materials. They all have web sites where you can shop online, but most will send paper catalogs upon request. Their merchandise isn’t cheap, but the disadvantage of spending a few extra dollars will be far outweighed by the knowledge that you are helping to preserve your family’s mementos and treasures and making it possible for your descendants to enjoy and take pride in them.

Archival Methods
235 Middle Road
Henrietta NY 14467
(866) 877–7050

Gaylord Brothers
Box 4901
Syracuse NY 13221–4901
(800) 448–6160

Hollinger Corporation
PO Box 8360
Fredericksburg VA 22404
(800) 634–0491

Light Impressions
PO Box 787
Brea CA 92822–0787
(800) 828–6216

Metal Edge, Inc.
6340 Bandini Avenue
Commerce CA 90040
(800) 862–2228

University Products
PO Box 101 517 Main Street
Holyoke MA 01841
(800) 336-1912

Paul Schlotthauer has been an archivist and librarian at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Teachers College at Columbia University, and the Queens Borough Public Library. He is currently the archivist of Pratt Institute and lives in New York City. He will also be providing two short articles for the March issue of the Newsletter: how to relax paper (so that it can be unfolded) and how to remove the musty smell from old books easily and safely.

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