Hi! I'm Jay
A private archivist dedicated to helping you protect your past & celebrate your future
Jay Willett-Jeffries is an independent, freelance archivist with experience in numerous fields, including document preservation, digitalization, professional organizing, art handling, and gallery curation. Their background in textile arts, visual design, field sciences, art handling, and professional hospitality aid the thorough, thoughtful approach they take to their work. Jay is energized by a strong passion for helping people (re)connect with their past, for memorializing & celebrating their loved ones, and for digitally preserving what could otherwise be lost to time. Jay takes great care in their work, and always handles materials in a careful, gentle, and respectful manner. They strongly feel that the opportunity to preserve someone's history is both an honor and a privilege, and they find deep fulfillment in their work as a result.
An enthusiastic learner and forever a student, Jay is always looking to expand their knowledge and interests. From historical fashion to French baking to self-improvement and DIY home projects, Jay pursues their interests and work with thorough passion and a hands-on approach. Jay has always had a fascination with the life of physical objects and the nuanced meanings they carry for us, and is deeply inspired by what drives people as individuals to hold on to certain items. Their own experiences with the loss of precious items and their gratitude for things not lost strongly contribute to their life and work philosophy, which focuses on empathy, respect, and communication.
