From: "Rita Frakes" <rita42@centurytel.net> Subject: RE: Archival Supplies Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2020 09:18:50 -0500 Message-ID: <2F13FDBAFEF54EB2B3135E2AC2251581@MomBot>
Be very careful about using plastic containers. I use them for storing
fabrics for quilting and sewing for my own personal use of them. I now
always wash them before beginning to use them. On one occasion I
noticed a film, kind of oily substance on them. These were brand new
never used. I learned that that was probably used so the product would
slip out of the molds, part of the manufacturing process.
Rita Frakes, Curator
Mazomanie Historical Society
www.mazomaniehistory.org <http://www.mazomaniehistory.org/> .
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From: localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu
[mailto:localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu] On Behalf Of Danielle
Benden
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 10:11 AM
To: localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu
Subject: Re: Archival Supplies
Hi Donna,
Excellent question. Some companies will use the term
“archival” generically and you have to be careful with
it, because sometimes materials marked “archival” are
not stable long-term. Instead looks for these terms when companies
describe their products: “acid-free,”
“lignin-free,” “inert.” If you
can’t find this information on a company’s website, just
call and ask them. For plastics, “safe” plastics include
“polyethylene” and “polypropylene”.
Stay away from styrene and other “bad” plastics listed
in this Conserve-O-Gram:
https://www.nps.gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/18-02.pdf
Indeed, as someone else has mentioned, some plastic tubs from target and
Walmart are safe. Again, look for polypropylene and polyethylene
plastics. Also, there are several things to consider when deciding what
materials to use for storage. That’s really important, because
some materials/artifacts don’t do well stored in plastics, even
the good kind. Lots to consider and I think it’s great that your
historical societies are thinking through these important
considerations. I’m here to answer additional questions if you
have them. Feel free to contact me offline if you wish.
Sincerely,
Danielle Benden, Owner
Driftless Pathways, LLC
608.284.8907
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 11, 2020, at 10:23 PM, B Schneider <wyward@yahoo.com> wrote:
We have been using plastic containers that are archival safe
that can be purchased at Target, Homedepot, ect.
Brian Schneider
On Jun 11, 2020, at 11:04 AM, Olive Gross <gross622@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello! We use Gaylord Archival. Excellent service, very customer
oriented. Great products. We have ordered many boxes & other supplies
from them and been very satisfied, Also if you are an affiliate member
of the Wisconsin Historical Society you get an 18% discount on Archival
Supplies & 10% off on Furniture & Equipment. We have been very satisfied
with this company. Go to Gaylord.com; PH: 1.800.448.6160.
Good Luck
Olive Gross, President Bark River Woods Historical Society
On 6/10/2020 12:59 PM, Samuel Marshall 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
box 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.