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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCleaning out his mom's house, Boston man finds his ancestor's freedom papers
irisblue
(37,252 posts)chowder66
(12,104 posts)Bittersweet, I bet.
Lovie777
(22,573 posts)Deuxcents
(26,385 posts)llmart
(17,516 posts)So fascinating and I learn something new every week about history in addition to the great stories.
progressoid
(52,991 posts)mysteryowl
(9,122 posts)So very cool! I feel the pride.
The family kept it because it's so treasured and honored.
Thank you for sharing it!
Buddyzbuddy
(2,410 posts)Figarosmom
(11,253 posts)generation to generation. Surprised his Mom didn't show him where they were.
Melon
(1,307 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,753 posts)appalachiablue
(43,960 posts)ShazzieB
(22,453 posts)I hope he has that thing framed (using archival quality materials), so it can be hung on the wall and carefully preserved for posterity.
Wednesdays
(22,255 posts)heat, humidity, light, air pollution, and even regular air can deteriorate old documents like that.
It's why the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are sealed with argon gas.
electric_blue68
(26,683 posts)🤔 Let's see if I have this right from memory.
Argon is a ? very inert gas. So it rarely, or in very incremental amounts over a very long period of time interacts with other materials thst might damage them.
electric_blue68
(26,683 posts)"For framing old paperwork, the primary archival clear materials used are UV-filtering acrylic (Plexiglass) or specialty museum glass, which protect against light damage while being inert and acid-free. For direct, close-contact encapsulationpolyester film (such as Mylar or Melinex) is the standard for long-term, stable protection.".
This was from Lineco. A bookmarking supplies company (I've bought their stuff).
Also acid-free paper like 100% cotton rag, same for the backing, any mats, etc.
As an artist on rare occasion I've read about this stuff.
And, yes, away from any sunlight coming through windows I'd guess even with protective materials!
MustLoveBeagles
(15,654 posts)Thanks for posting
NBachers
(19,358 posts)electric_blue68
(26,683 posts)I was commenting earlier elsewhere here on DU about seeing the Woolworth "sit in" lunch counter at the Smithsonian .
How I felt History wafting around me.
I can feel it here, too, watching this.
History! What a treasure, even with it's bittersweet legacy.
And what an interesting organization!