From: Samuel Marshall <marshallwimuseum@gmail.com> Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:00:26 -0500 Message-ID: <CAJ2T=_PbcHqo1PksHd-WV4f2e1y+iSXOiGMo+kh3TmvB7HZkKQ@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: Archival Supplies
Danielle, Thanks for the info. I am very interested in making our own
boxes to save money. What materials would constitute "archival"
appropriate?
Thanks, Diana
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 3:45 PM Danielle Benden <
danielle@driftlesspathways.com> wrote:
> I would also recommend Talas (https://www.talasonline.com/) and
> Hollinger Metal Edge (https://www.hollingermetaledge.com/).
>
> Talas is quite competitive price-wise, even with the 18% Gaylord discount
.
> Hollinger is usually willing to provide a discount code if you explain th
at
> you are a small, non-profit historical society (contact their customer
> service about requesting a discount).
>
> Alternatively, it is *way *cheaper to make your own boxes. It takes more
> time but it is very cost-effective if you have the time. I have taught
> box-making (container/enclosure-making) classes at the annual Wisconsin
> Historic Preservation and Local History meetings. I also provide the
> training on-site for historical societies.
>
> Good luck!
> Danielle, Owner
> Driftless Pathways, LLC
> https://driftlesspathways.com
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 3:29 PM, Donna Kjendlie <genysearcher@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> Green County Historical Society uses Gaylord.
> If you are an affiliate of the state historical society, they give you 18
%
> discount
>
> On Wed, Jun 10, 2020, 2:01 PM Samuel Marshall <marshallwimuseum@gmail.com
>
> wrote:
>
>> We are ready to begin the task of choosing appropriate storage boxes for
>> our textiles. They are expensive!
>> Even using resources recommended by Wisconsin Historical Society, one bo
x
>> is $45. Yes, we will be very selective on the items we will store in
>> these containers, it's still alot of money. I've ordered a catalog from
>> University Products, and we have a Demco catalog.
>>
>> Does anyone have other sources I should be looking for? Our two main
>> focus areas are textiles and maps.
>> Is anyone changing their containers and have old ones to sell?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge.
>> Diana Skalitzky, President - Marshall Area Historical Society.
>>
>