A Tip from our Archivist
The Five W’s
Presumably, when you choose to preserve material, you are doing so for future generations. Will they know the significance of the items? Imagine someone who does not know you, or your experience, coming upon an item or image. What would you want them to know?
Use the Five W’s — who, what, when, where, and why.
If an item or object is significant, add a note with a date or approximate date, identifying details about any related people, description of why this item is important, and any additional details such as location. This applies to photographs, objects, textiles, documents, and recordings!
What do you want future generations to know? 
Add a note with a date and identifying details, such as people and location.
