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Subject: Storage of rayon AAF Cloth charts
   Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 08:30:27 -0500
   From: "Angela Cope" <[log in to unmask]>

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 Hello All, I am looking at a folder of AAF Cloth Charts (and other
handkerchief maps) and wondering what is the best way to store these
items. We have encapsulated a number of ours in Mylar, but this does
then prevent us from touching them. We're considering encapsulation -
leaving 2 sides open. This way, the Mylar would hold the chart flat in
it's folder but still allow access for the sensory experience. ;-) Does
anyone have experience, ideas or suggestions for storage of this type of
map? Thanks in advance. Angie Cope - [log in to unmask]
Cartographic Materials Catalog Librarian
American Geographical Society Library
UW-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 399
Milwaukee, WI 53201
414-229-6282