Archival Supplies
for Conservation in the Home
Remember Althea Douglas' first and second laws of archival conservation:
- Never do anything to an object that cannot be undone without harming it.
- Always protect from dust and dirt — preferably in acid-free containers.
With that in mind, the Ontario Genealogical Society distributes these fine products for conservation in the home environment. The Society wishes to thank Deborah Cushing for her many helpful suggestions.
To order archival supplies, please fill out our form and mail or fax it to us.
Adhesives |
| Glue Stick |
Made in Germany, UHU Stic is a non-toxic, acid free rice-based adhesive. Washable and photo-safe.
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Cleaning Tools
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| Cleaning Pad |
Containing a super-soft grit-free powder, this pad is lightly twisted to release powder, which is then gently rubbed over the soiled area, absorbing both dirt and dust. Recommended for mouldy paper items. Not for use on photographs. Long lasting and easy to use.
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| Gloves |
 Avoid damaging valuable documents and photographs by wearing 100% cotton gloves. Please specify desired size (medium or large).
| $2.50 |
each |
| 5 |
$12.50 |
| 10 |
$24.00 |
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Display |
| Mounting Corners |
Archival, transparent polyester with 3M no. 415 adhesive. Approved for archival use by the Library of Congress. Pre-formed in a dispenser roll box for easy use.
| Small (for sizes up to 4 x 6”) |
200 / $15.95 |
| Large (for sizes up to 11 x 14”) |
200 / $30.50 |
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Fasteners |
| Paperclips |
 Multicoloured plastic will not rust. Large size will not warp or permanently mark paper. Computer friendly.
| 25 |
$2.50 |
| 50 |
$5.00 |
| 200 |
$20.00 |
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Paper Products |
| Bond Paper |
By Permalife this acid-free, 20 lb paper will not yellow or turn brittle over time. Archival uses include buffering, interleaving and photocopying.
| Letter (8 ½ x 11”) |
| 10 / .70 |
50 / $3.50 |
100 / $6.90 |
| Legal (8 ½ x 14”) |
| 10 / .80 |
50 / $3.90 |
100 / $7.50 |
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| Mounting Pages |
Use these off-white, unpunched and acid-free pages for mounting newspaper clippings and other ephemera.
| Letter (8 ½ x 11”) |
5 / $2.20 |
10 / $4.40 |
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Photo Conservation |
| Page Protectors |
Acid-free, archival polyester protectors are sealed on three sides and fit standard ring binders. Store photos, negatives and other materials.
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| Print Preservers |
Printfile Archival Preservers allow you to organize your prints and protect them from dust, scratches and fingerprints.
| 3 ½ x 5” |
(each sheet holds 8 prints) |
| 4 x 5” |
(holds 8 prints) |
| 4 x 6” |
(hold 6 prints) |
| 5 x 7” |
(holds 4 prints) |
| 8 ½ x 11” |
(holds 2 prints) |
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Storage |
| Boxes |
Coroplast corrugated plastic boxes are washable, heat-resistant, chemically stable boxes which will not absorb grease, oil or acids. Boxes shipped flat and fold together quickly and securely.
| Legal one-piece document box with snap-lock lid |
white 15 ¼ x 10 ¼ x 5”
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$15.95 |
| Legal / letter two-piece, lift-off lid for easy access recessed handles or pull tabs |
| white 15 x 10 x 12” |
$19.95 |
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| File Folders |
Acid-free, 10 pt. Permtec folder stock, 8.5% pH with 3% calcium carbonate buffer. Cream colour, soil and stain resistant.
| Legal (8 ½ x 14”) |
5 / $3.00 |
10 / $6.00 |
25 / $14.50 |
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| Mylar Envelopes |
 Mylar is inert and acid-free, ideal for encapsulating photos, documents, maps and ephemera. Safe for long-term storage; transparent and strong.
| 6 x 9” |
$1.30 each |
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| 7 x 10” |
$1.50 each |
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| 9 x 12” |
$1.50 each |
5 / $9.50 |
25 / $45.00 |
| 9 x 14 ½” |
$1.75 each |
5 / $14.00 |
25 / $67.00 |
| 11 x 17 |
$4.00 each |
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Writing Tools |
| Erasers |
Made in Germany by Staedtler. Premium quality soft vinyl is superior to rubber erasers, which contain acidic oils and can damage documents.
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| Pens |
Black, fine-point Pigma pens are made in Japan. This waterproof, permanent, acid free pigment ink is suitable for archival applications. Will not fade or discolour. Use on files, labels, boxes; not for use on photos or documents.
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