How To Best Handle Old Documents

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How To Best Handle Old Documents

Stella Colwell (Author and Family Historian) gives expert video advice on: What are your tips for handling old documents?

What are your tips for handling old documents?

Old documents are unique and irreplaceable, so you must always handle them with care. Don't touch them more than you have to. Certainly don't lean on them, and always use a pencil. That's mandatory in a record office. Never write notes over them or mark them up in any way.