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Re: Document cases



Why not invest $4 in an acid testing pen before you waste the boxes?
[Available from most archival supply houses.]  They probably ARE acidic, but
I've had some pleasant surprises with old pieces from time to time.

John Howard Fowler
Consulting Archivist
A2****


----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael McColgin" <mimccol@DLAPR.LIB.AZ.US>
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Sent: Tuesday, 01 August 2000 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: Document cases


> Rebecca:
> I'd suggest trashing the boxes in question and replacing them. The type
you
> describe haven't been made in years for good reason: they are undoubtedly
> acidic. (Sorry about your budget).
>
>
>
> Michael McColgin
> Conservation Officer
> Arizona History and Archives Division
> mimccol@dlapr.lib.az.us
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