Ever since I immersed myself in genealogy, all those old family picures and clippings that had lain around my parents' home have been coming my way. I am starting to take the position of family archivist seriously. With this in mind, I searched the Internet for advice.
Photographs are some of our most precious memorabilia.
Andrew J Morris' comprehensive site, 19th Century Photography , covers the history of photography, gives help on dating by identifying type, and has an excellent article aimed for genealogists that includes information on protecting photographs. As a Tool In Genealogy , provide very detailed information on types of old photographs. For more information on preservation I found the following two sites to be helpful. In the article Guidelines For Preserving Your Photographic Heritage, Ralph B McKnight focuses on the photographs you take now. Old photographs that have been passed down through the generations may have already sustained damage.