The Unofficial Family Archivist: A Guide to Creating and Maintaining Family Papers, Photographs, and Memorabilia - Melissa Mannon
. This book provides information to guide you so you may enjoy your materials, easily access them, feel comfortable that they will last for a long time and be treasured by your descendantsAbout author(s):Archivist and cultural heritage consultant with twenty years of experience promoting collaboration and professionalism among museums, libraries, historical societies, town governments, and private collections.The Unofficial Family Archivist is organized into eight sections that discuss preservation; creating and identifying materials that represent you; how to properly organize, preserve, and describe these items; how to prepare them to pass on to future generations." With that warning in mind, this book focuses on the care of personal papers, photographs, and memorabilia found in the typical home.