I have a massive notebook full of my step-by-step research. If I found something, which I was unsure about, I'd write it in the notebook, attach photos etc, until I could be certain enough to add it to my tree. I didn't think at the time, but the pages are perforated, which means the more I go through it, the more the pages are going to tear out. I am being careful, but if my kids want to follow my research when they're older, I don't think the book will last long.
So I'm confronted with the reality that I will need to rewrite it all in a better place.
I think I've heard of acid-free paper and pens, but does anyone know if regular paper will suffice, if it's kept clean etc? Also regarding pens; I wrote everything with a standard Bic biro; do we know if this will fade over time? So far it hasn't, but it's only been 5 years since my first entry in the notebook, so hardly a large amount of time.
Also I used highlighters and pritt stick, but thinking back, perhaps that wasn't a great idea. Does anyone know of anywhere I can find suitable substitutes?
So I'm confronted with the reality that I will need to rewrite it all in a better place.
I think I've heard of acid-free paper and pens, but does anyone know if regular paper will suffice, if it's kept clean etc? Also regarding pens; I wrote everything with a standard Bic biro; do we know if this will fade over time? So far it hasn't, but it's only been 5 years since my first entry in the notebook, so hardly a large amount of time.
Also I used highlighters and pritt stick, but thinking back, perhaps that wasn't a great idea. Does anyone know of anywhere I can find suitable substitutes?
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