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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 14:38:42 -0800
From: Cynthia Jahns <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Map preservation question <fwd>
Sender: Cynthia Jahns <[log in to unmask]>

Mary,
    Depending on your budget, perhaps you could order an oversize map
case (or two).
    In 2000 we bought 2 from Hamilton.  They measure about 51" x 80".
4J15D 5 drawer map case - $2345.
4J1     Cap (top)    - $416
4J17   Flush base - $363  (it sits on the base).
Shipping was about $225.

    Good luck with your project! - Cynthia
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>Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 23:28:28 -0500
>From: Mary Douglass <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Map preservation question
>Sender: Mary Douglass <[log in to unmask]>
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>Here at Seattle Public Library we have embarked on a project to encapsulate
>the older, fragile maps in our Seattle map collection.  We now have
>questions about the process of handling larger maps (ones that clearly
>don't fit flat in a standard map case drawer), and I would love your
>feedback. Should we:
>A) cut or fold the map in half so that the encapsulated product has two
>sides - front and back, or B) cut the map in half and encapsulate the two
>halves separately?  Obviously each option has its pros and cons:  A) the
>two sides of the map will not get separated, but you cannot view the map as
>a whole; B) the two halves could get separated or lost, but you can put the
>two pieces together to view the whole.  And please remember that these
>preservation efforts are being done primarily to increase patron access to
>these maps rather than to preserve them as archival material.
>Your opinions on the matter will be much appreciated!
>
>Mary Douglass <[log in to unmask]>
>
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