Family Archiving

Everyone has it - an old trunk full of Grandma's Treasures - a pile of boxes full of old photographs and books - or a cabinet full of VHS tapes.  Our Family Archives are an important treasure that often gets lost in our homes and in our lives - sometimes until it's too late to preserve it.  History & Genealogy offers a number of classes and resources to help you save and preserve your family archives. 
 

Print Archive

It’s not difficult nor expensive to create a family archive in your home - acid free storage boxes are readily available.
 

Oral History

Do you want to collect mom & dad's stories?  St. Louis County library now offers Oral History Kits for check-out!  
 

Digital Preservation

Have a wealth of photos you want to preserve electronically?  Scanning Kits can transform those photos, notes, scrapbooks, and documents into generational legacies! Check out our Digital Preservation Course and resources. 
 

Family Heirlooms and Artifacts

Family heirloom artifacts are wonderful sources of information for genealogists and family historians. Quilts, musical instruments, uniforms, and medals are just a few examples of the types of family artifacts that create wonderful opportunities for research that can lead to fascinating discoveries about your ancestors. The History & Genealogy Department has several great reference books and resources for those researching family heirlooms.