Preservation

At Avid Archivist, we believe your family’s story deserves to be remembered. Whether it’s old photographs, handwritten letters, or cherished keepsakes, we help preserve your personal history so future generations can connect with their roots, honor loved ones, and learn from the past. Through our preservation we protect fragile memories and turn them into a lasting legacy, because every story matters.

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What is included in Avid Archivist's Preservation service?

Hands on Preservation

We carefully handle and prepare your materials using best practices in archival care. Time spent on preservation is billed at $30/hour.

Archival Grade Kits

Choose from three ready-made preservation kits designed to fit your collection size and format. All material in the kits are regularly used in accredited museum and archival institutions.

Custom Solutions

Have unique materials or storage needs? We’ll discuss customized preservation methods during your consultation to ensure the best fit for your collection.

Archival Grade Kits

1 / 4x6 Photo Kit

With a capacity for around 900 photos, this kit includes 1 acid-free box, 25 acid-free envelopes, and 25 acid-free dividers.

$65.16

2 / 5x7 Photo Kit

With a capacity for around 200 photos, this kit includes 1 acid-free box, 25 acid-free envelopes, and 25 acid-free dividers.

$61.14

3 / Document Kit

With a capacity of about 50 documents, this kit includes 1 acid-free box, 50 acid-free folders, and 1 adhesive label.

$65.10

Digitization

See how digitizing your collection will complement the preservation process.