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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Old Cruser on May 23, 2014, 09:04:48 PM

Title: Old Photo's Letters
Post by: Old Cruser on May 23, 2014, 09:04:48 PM

I have a number of very old photographs of my ancestors as well as letters and official documents from WW1

I can take copies and laminate them to hand down to a younger generation ( if anyone wants them).

What about the originals, is there anywhere I can donate them where they will be kept safe?

Title: Re: Old Photo's Letters
Post by: therealjr on May 23, 2014, 09:41:53 PM

If your relatives were from this area it's possible either chesterfield museum or the county council archivists would take them

Title: Re: Old Photo's Letters
Post by: Stuart on May 23, 2014, 10:20:24 PM

Consider also the local studies department of the Chesterfield Library. There, they would be more accessible than at Matlock, or in a museum that is sadly closed half the week.

Title: Re: Old Photo's Letters
Post by: Old Cruser on May 24, 2014, 09:58:13 AM

Ok thanks must admit I never thought about the Chesterfield Library.
I just didn't want to pass them on to somewhere which may close as they are part of our history.

Title: Re: Old Photo's Letters
Post by: Stuart on May 24, 2014, 05:15:28 PM

I think the library would be your best bet - it is certainly where I'd deposit any of my football stuff, when the time comes.

Title: Re: Old Photo's Letters
Post by: Old Cruser on May 24, 2014, 05:33:30 PM

yes is would be sad to just let it get thrown away.
I don't know of any of our younger family members who would want them and anyway I think they should be shared with others outside of the family.
Your footie stuff will be a good collection to pass on the the library

Title: Re: Old Photo's Letters
Post by: Slacker on May 24, 2014, 09:38:46 PM

I lake to think family heirlooms get passed on through the generations. Museum is the next best thing though