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Re: archival design issue



Hmmmm.  Air conditioning ALWAYS fails at some point and sometimes takes
several days, if not weeks, to fix.  Having a few windows to open could
help in some circumstances.  The windows could be kept locked with a
special key available only from (fill-in-the-blank) for use in
emergencies.

|((|  Ellen Chapman
|))|  Archivist, Sen. Spark M. Matsunaga Papers
|((|  Hawaii Congressional Papers Collection
|))|  University of Hawaii at Manoa Library
|((|  2550 McCarthy Mall
|))|  Honolulu, HI  96822
|((|
|))|  voice  (808) 944-7656
|((|  fax    (808) 956-5968
|))|  email  ellen@hawaii.edu

On Thu, 25 Jul 2002, Lisa Ornstein wrote:

> Dear folks,
>
>     Our university is designing a new facility for our archives. The
> architectural team is proposing a completely closed structure (no
> working windows) in order to economize on climate control. I  am
> concerned about having no working windows in the event of a mold spore
> invasion or other airborne contaminant or off-gassing situation. Please
> let me know ASAP as decisions are being made rapidly.
>
> --
> Lisa Ornstein, Director
> Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes
> University of Maine at Fort Kent
> 25 Pleasant St.
> Fort Kent, ME
> USA 04743
> Tel.: (207) 834-7536
> Fax: (207) 834-7518
>
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