Date sent:      Thu, 9 Nov 1995 22:03:20 -0600
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From:           Deborah Baroff <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:        Re: storing old records
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Miriam - Lying documents flat is the best way to store them.
Since we already have map cases where we keep our USGS
(Geological Survey) maps, I've just taken over a few drawers to
store oversized items in.  I like this idea best, but I guess map
cases can be costly.  You could do a price check between
them and acid-free boxes.

Try to take as many creases and folds as possible out of your
documents.  Large acid-free folders work great for seperating
items and this make it easier to retrieve, and safer,  too.

Deborah Baroff, Curator of Special Collections
Museum of the Great Plains   Lawton, OK

>The latest odd question to come up at work is how to store old, oversized
>vinyl records.  I understand that it is possible to buy archival quality
>record boxes, but I was wondering if anyone could suggest a more
>affordable alternative.  Should records be stored lying flat, or standing
>on their edge?  Any other pointers for proper care?
>Miriam
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miriam,
i'm no expert, but i'm sure yopu by now know that records must be
kept upright on thier edge, toatlly verticall with no pressure from
either side. they are best packed quite tightly so they do not lean.
Anti-static liners are nesc. to keep them dust free and in playable
condition. I can possibly find out more, and of suppliers of liners
at least, in the uk.  Its also a good idea to have them cleaned on a
professional machine, if they are ever going to be played

Ruth Singer