How do I find someone to preserve WWII Items?

Question

I have several paper & cloth documents/maps/etc.. that my grandfather left behind from WWII, I'd like to have two of them preserved but not sure where to look for something like this. They are in perfect condition and i'd like to keep them that way.

Answer 1

Speak to a museum or look for a historical perservationist.

Try these folks - http://www.historicalpreservation.org/a/

Some practical advice - http://www.jchs.org/preservation%20tips.htm

A goodly list thanks to Kansas Historical Society- http://www.kshs.org/preserve/documents/preservepaper.htm

Hope these help.

Answer 2

Forget the antique dealers they get to much credit but actually know little. If there is a museum near you go to it and ask for advice. being a collector of coins as well as come paper money I know that one of the best plastics to use is Mylar, they make it archival. I also know air and light are enemy's of paper as well as a lot of other things. Another place to try is also a University or very large library. Hope this points you into the right direction. One more thing you can try [e-mail], he answers numismatic related questions for Numismatic News the weekly coin paper. He may pick up on anything I missed.

Answer 3

that is awesome...I only have my grandfather's dogtags from WWII...

Where are you located because I know here in NYC I am sure I could find a store to preserve them for you...

Answer 4

Try a local HIGH PRICED antiquities dealer that deals in such items. They'll know where you can have this done as close to you as possible.

Answer 5

check these out, maybe you'll find something in it.
Or check with your local history museum etc, to see if they know.