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	Kim Kenney BellaOnline's Museums Editor

Archival Photo Albums
Do you have boxes of old photographs shoved in a closet? Get them out and create a one-of-a-kind holiday gift for that special friend or family member!

Archival Supplies
It can be very confusing to find the correct products for preserving your heirlooms. Here is a guide to the major suppliers to help make shopping for archival supplies easier!

Bridal Gown Preservation 101
Wedding season is here! Are you a bride-to-be or newlywed? Here’s everything you need to know to preserve your own wedding gown! Believe it or not, you can do a better job yourself than a bridal shop or dry cleaner. Store your priceless gown the way museums store their textile treasures.

Conserve-O-Grams [offsite link]
The National Park Service puts out a wonderful resource called a "Conserve-O-Gram." They are available as free PDF files on all kinds of collections issues, ranging from storage and handling concerns to disaster preparedness.

Displaying Textiles
If you have a historic dress or quilt, there are some right and wrong ways to display them. Read on for some professional museum advice!

Keep Your Holiday Photos Safe
If you have one of those magnetic photo albums, please don’t put your precious photos in them! Read on for some advice on preserving your family photos for future generations to enjoy.

Preserving Your Heirloom Textiles
Many families have wedding dresses, quilts, tablecloths, and other textiles that are passed down for generations. To preserve these precious artifacts for the future, they require special care, handling, and storage materials.

Raising Money for Collections Projects
It can be tough to get funding for collections-related activities. Launching an Adopt an Artifact program can help!

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