Should I Save My Parent's Old Photo Scrapbooks?

No, probably not.

Old photo scrapbooks can be a treasure, but preserving them in their original form may not be the best option due to several reasons:

1. Condition: The pages in these scrapbooks are often crumbling and messy, and the books themselves may have a moldy smell.

2. Selectivity: You may not want to save every photo or piece of memorabilia contained in the scrapbook.

3. Space: Storing these bulky scrapbooks can add to your everyday clutter.

Instead, we recommend the following approach:

1. Scan and Preserve: It's essential to remove the photos and memorabilia from the scrapbooks and scan them. Scanning will help preserve the memories digitally.

2. Create Digital Scrapbooks: Consider recreating the complete scrapbook digitally. This way, you can have a backup and share it with other family members.

3. Print Copies: After creating the digital version, print copies of the scrapbook for family members to have their own copies.

Remember, it's important to start this preservation process as soon as possible to save important family memories from disasters, or other calamities.