Preserve the record. Protect the Story.
Archival Consultants that bring order, access and Usefulness to archival materials
From institutional records to family histories, Sepia Archival Management helps organizations, cultural institutions and individuals organize, preserve and access their collections with care and precision for lasting impact.
Our Services
What We Do
01
Processing Collections
By processing archival collections with precision and purpose, we transform disorganized materials into structured, accessible resources through arrangement, description and clear finding aids.
02
Strategic Consulting
Sepia Archival Management delivers strategic plans for archives that turn uncertainty into clarity—delivering a focused roadmap for policy creation, organization, access and enduring stewardship.
03
Maintaining Archival Collections
We can serve on retainer as your dedicated archival partner, providing oversight, strategic guidance and hands on management.
04
Organizing Personal Collections
Sepia Archival Management brings order to personal collections—thoughtfully organizing photos, papers and memorabilia, so your history is preserved, accessible and ready to be shared.
05
Collection Placement
We help place collections in the right institutional home and guide donors through a clear, reasoned deed of gift process.
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Select Digitization Services
We offer selective digitization services, including professional scanning of priority materials, to enhance access while safeguarding original items.
Our Clients
Trust from Institutions and Individuals
Sepia Archival Management has worked with cultural institutions, businesses and families to care for collections of historical, cultural and personal significance.
Guidance for getting started
Not Sure Where to Begin? You don’t need to have it all figured out. Once you reach out, we’ll start with a thoughtful assessment of your materials, goals and challenges. From there, we develop a clear, customized proposal outlining practical next steps—so you can move forward with confidence.
"Hilarie is thoughtful, meticulous, forward-looking, and deeply client-driven. She brings real archival expertise to every project, aligning strategy with institutional goals. Her collaborative approach makes complex work feel effortless. Highly recommended."
Foy Scalf
Director, Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Data Research Center and Research Archives Library
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What types of clients do you work with?
We work with nonprofits, religious institutions, cultural organizations, small businesses and individuals who want to organize, preserve and make their collections accessible.
2. How do I know if I need an archivist?
If your materials feel overwhelming, disorganized, at risk of damage or difficult to access, an archivist can help create structure, clarity and a plan for long-term stewardship.
3. What does the process look like?
We begin with an assessment of your materials and goals. From there, we provide a tailored proposal outlining scope, timeline and costs before any work begins.
4. Do you digitize collections?
Yes. We offer selective digitization services, including professional scanning of priority materials, to improve access while protecting original items.
5. Can you help if we don’t have a formal archive yet?
Absolutely. We frequently help organizations build archives from the ground up, including policy development, processing, storage planning and governance recommendations.
6. How are projects priced?
Pricing depends on scope and complexity. Some services are project-based, while others—such as ongoing oversight—may be structured as a retainer. Every proposal clearly outlines deliverables and costs.