I am running out of file cabinet space for accession files in my office. These files contain deeds of gift, collection receipts, some research on objects in the donation, etc. The earlier the donation the less there is in the file. Sometimes no deed, sometimes just a handwritten note that copies what was in the accession ledger. My question is, what have other institutions done in this situation? Have you microfilmed/microfiched the file contents? And then archived the paper? Have you requested bigger offices? Have you divided the records up between rooms? Are some of them off-site? Is it worth microfiche-ing notes that basically are not in any way legal documents? Is microfiche-ing a totally obsolete technology and I should be scanning or? I DO NOT intend to get rid of the files. Our library holds our institution's archives so I can archive the files and still have access to them. I want to cut down on the amount of space these files take if possible. I also would note in our computerized records what existed in the paper files and where it is. Thanks. ********************************************************************* Marsha Matthews Director/Museum Collections Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Ave. Portland OR 97205 Internet: [log in to unmask] Telephone: 503/306-5274 FAX: 503/221-2035 **********************************************************************