Dorothy Swain's Research Tip

AAGS Member Dorothy Swain knows firsthand the importance of protecting your research documents. She recently encountered a house fire. She had her genealogical info in notebooks covered in acid-free sheet protectors in the room adjacent to where the fire occurred. Though there was plenty of water damage throughout the house, her photos were still in good condition. Some water had made its way around the sides so some edges were curled -- but her material was pretty much in tact. And she chalks it up to being careful with handling and storing research documents. We are all thankful that Dorothy and her family were unharmed. And Dorothy is also happy that her documents were spared as well. She says, "I was so thrilled. It was meant for these things to be saved." Her advice: "It pays to protect your material"