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BOOK - Help! I've Inherited An Attic Full Of History - Revised Edition
By: Althea Douglas, M.A. C.G.(C). Help! I've Inherited An Attic Full OF History was written especially for people who willingly or unwillingly find themselves as the custodians of a portion of history, be it their families' history, or the history of a business, an institution, or a club. "What on earth do I do with all of this stuff?" is a question most often asked of themselves and of others. Douglas skillfully conducts the reader through the steps they must take to gain physical control over a variety of material which comes into their hands, advising how to evaluate it, and whether to maintain or dispose of it. She covers simple conservation proceedures and the maintenance of the materials which have been retained for their sentimental and historical value. Book review
We are guided through the immensely difficult task of getting started, given advice as to how to handle antiques, and preserve and protect documents, textiles and other materials. Best of all, there's a guide as to what may be valuable. Appendix A, for example, is devoted to "not before" dates, chronological lists that show when certain popular items were introduced. Though there aren't any price listings, Douglas does point out logical identifiers: a Barbie doll your aunt gave haircuts to is worth only the memories, while a pristine set of Tinkertoys great-grandpa never took out of the box is probably quite valuable. She suggests saving handwritten letters and notes, as they often provide insights into ancestors' lives more than old copies of the Eaton's catalogue. Douglas also has pointers on how to best display your new-found treasure, be it quilt or daguerreotype. This book will be welcomed by antiques enthusiasts, family-history buffs and anyone whose pack-ratting has accumulated that "attic full of history." Sarah Pringle, BA'05 - McGill News, the newsletter of the alumni association of McGill University, Montreal, Quebec. Softcover - Perfect Bound 7" X 9" ISBN 0-7779-2129-4
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