Posts in May 4, 2018

Before you donate your papers to an archives or library: make certain they are able to receive the donation organize the material you have remove duplicate items remember that archives and libraries prefer to collect unique material–usually unpublished items (letters, diaries, etc. ) and not photocopies of papers It is essential that you communicate with the facility before you make the donation and while you are still alive. Don’t just “put a clause in your will” donating your papers and think that’s enough–it’s not. Communicate with the facility Communicate with your family Organize what you have The facility may not want or be able to take your materials. Find out while you are still alive and kicking or your heirs may be forced to kick your materials to […]