Preservation may refer to: Heritage and conservation Preservation (library and archival science), activities aimed at prolonging the life of a record while making as few changes as possible Preservation (magazine), published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic preservation, endeavor to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, protection and care of tangible cultural heritage Mathematics and computer science Type preservation, property of a type system if evaluation of expressions does not cause their type to change Case preservation, when computer storage preserves the distinction between upper and lower case Digital preservation, endeavor to ensure that digital information of continuing value remains accessible and usable Arts and entertainment Preservation (2018 novel), historical fiction by Jock Serong about the wreck of the Sydney Cove (1796 ship). Preservation (2014 film), a horror thriller film Preservation Act 1, 1973 album by The Kinks Preservation Act 2, 1974 album by The Kinks "Preservation" (song), a 1974 non-album single by The Kinks Preservation Hall, jazz venue in New Orleans, Louisiana Other uses Preservation Island, Tasmania, Australia Preservation Islets, group of small granite islands northwest of Preservation Island Food preservation, preserving food for later use Preservative, chemicals used to hinder deterioration of food, wood, etc. Self-preservation, behavior that ensures the survival of an organism See also Conservation (disambiguation) Heritage (disambiguation) Preserve (disambiguation) Protection (disambiguation) Heritage Preservation, an American non-profit organization to preserve the nation's heritage National Preservation, a British-based online company that specialises in retail and discussion among railway enthusiasts