Estate Collections derive from a range of records created by a family, property, or employees – often over considerable time. Many collections are deposited in local history societies or major repositories. Some however are kept within families. They are unique as sources of information and history.

By either inheritance or deliberate collection, a record of people and events over time is created. In this record lies a unique identity and legacy. A well-ordered collection’s value can be increased exponentially, making its long-term survival much more viable. Boxes of mess, without any accompanying story, are ripe for the tip, and once gone can never be replaced. Turn digital or analogue confusion into a long-term family asset.

Through well-ordered private collections, history becomes personal and understandable. Past generations
can connect to present and future generations in a meaningful way.

This is where scrapbooking has a place in archives - as memory books. With correct storage and conservation
techniques, the scrapbook is either created using original archival materials or with duplicates arranged to tell stories
and through the enjoyable process of collection and careful processing, meaning is preserved.

To learn how to employ archival best practices at home, contact us, book a strategy session and find your path.