Handling and Preserving Family Records

Synopsis
Discusses principles established by the Public Record Office for handling and preserving historic records. Shows correct handling and conservation of books and other documents, maps and plans, photographs, transparencies, textiles, film and recorded tapes, coins & medals. DVD also contains an additional 30-minute programme entitled GEMS FROM THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1993
Notes
Originally released on video in 1994 in a 70-minute version
Uses
Individuals, collectors, archivists, schools, librarians and curators.
Subjects
History; Librarianship
Keywords
archives; conservation techniques; family history; historical sources; document storage; Public Record Office

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0
Price
£15.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
110 minutes
Year
2005

Production Company

Name

Cable Crouch Productions Ltd

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes
The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.
 

Available from retail outlets

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