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  1. Caring for Family Archival Collections

    Caring for Family Archival Collections

    The key to good collection management is planning and perseverance. A thoughtfully considered plan of action may save dollars as well as your collection. First decide what is most important to preserve, then stabilize the storage environment.  Use archival quality materials for storage and display, make copies for backup and...

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  2. Collections Corner: Scrapbooks of a Louisville Chinese Family

    Collections Corner: Scrapbooks of a Louisville Chinese Family

    Maxine Toy Locke Bauer was born in Louisville, KY, the daughter of a Chinese immigrant.  Her family owned several businesses in Louisville, including Chinese laundries and restaurants.  Bauer created two scrapbooks that document her family history and gives researchers a look into the lives of Chinese immigrant families and their...

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