- You do not need to sort or organize your materials in any particular way. The way you have them organized now, just as they are, is fine and may help the archivist or curator to better understand your collection.
- Part of what makes your collection valuable is the stories behind the items in it. Therefore, you may want to make notes about particular items or groups of items that explain why you saved them and why they are important. These notes can help the repository staff make the materials more interesting and useful. Tie an identifying tag to individual objects whenever possible.
- You might consider photographing the items before donating them or ask that the repository do so.
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The New York State Archives is part of the Office of Cultural Education, an office of the New York State Education Department.