Binders and sleeves for large document storage

[Richard]

A while back a member here provided a website that had binders and sleeves that were archival in nature and allowed for storage of large documents such as the Spanish Cross document. I have tried to search the forum to no avail. Does anyone know of any website where I can order ringbinders and archival sleeves that fit into the ringbinder where documents as large as a Spanish Cross document can be stored?
Richard V

[Paul R.]

There are several companies that carry these pages. Light impressions, Gaylords, University Conservation Products, Talsa Conservation Products, Archival Plastics. I can't supply links but to an internet search for these companies. Paul


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[Richard]

Thanks for the information Paul. I have searched these websites but I can't seem to find the size binder and archival pages that would be appropriate for larger documents. I must not be looking in the right places.
Richard V

[Paul R.]

Richard- When looking through the web pages of some of these companies that I listed. Look under the heading for library newspaper, storage magizine or pamphlets, or LP record sleeves. If there is nothing large enough for your needs under these areas. Consider buying a a large piece of archial mylar film, and make your own sleeve. It's not all that hard to do. I make a lot of my own to fit my posters, pamplets magizines ect. Let me know, and I'll be more than happy to type you through it. Another thought is if you have a lot of things (paper products) after the items are sleeved in mylar or glassine. Purchase a large garmet box to store them all in. Paul

[Richard]

Paul, I'm trying to get my award documents sleeved in something that I can put into a 3 (or more) ring binder to allow me to easily flip through the pages. I've had some storage solutions for newspapers and periodicals that require boxes and sleeves. Sometimes it is not very practical even though it is archival and makes for safe storage. I really wanted something more "practical" for the documents. I know there was a European member that had found binders and holed sleeves for even very large documents such as the Spanish Cross that were a good fit, but that thread seems to have evaporated.
Richard V

[Paul R.]

Richard Here is some mylar photo pages that you can put medals into. Along with an acidfree poster board. Just some ideas

[Paul R.]

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[Paul R.]

A binder to store items in withan acid free storage box. A another idea.

[Richard]

Thanks for the pics and ideas Paul. I've been pretty successful in finding the right size perforated sleeves for binders for most documents but still can't find a large enough ringbinder and sleeve for the larger award documents. I haven't given up the search yet.
Richard V

[Billy B]

I would like to know also


Anyone? How to you store your expensive documents RK DK etc

[Paul R.]

Sometime we are not able to find mylar pages that will hold larger printed documents. This has been an on going delima for years. Even museums do not have at their finger tips companies that have larger mylar sleeves. Most museums custom make a larger mylar storage sleeve for documents. It's not that hard to make. Most of the conservation companies list in there on line store large sheets of mylar. Like for example 11X14 size sheet. If you have a document say 10X12. Purchase 2 pieces of mylar sheets 11X14. Also purchase a roll of conservation 2 sided tape,( about 1/4 in wide) and a piece of acid free card board (thin card stock). Place one mylar sheet(of course on a clean grease free surface). Next place the 2 sided tape on the inside edge of the mylar sheet. Place the tape 3 sides of the mylar sheet. Next cut the acid free card stock cardboard a little small size that the mylar sheets. Kind of like making a sandwich. Lets say cut the card board to a 10 3/4 X 13 3/4 to fit inside the 11 X 14 mylar sheet. Next place your document on top of the card stock cardboard. Then pull of the backing from the 2 sided tape, and apply the last piece of mylar sheet down on top of the document, cardstock cardboard. DO NOT TAPE THE DOCUMENT DOWN TO THE ACID FREE CARD STOCK Work slowly with pulling off the backing from the 2 sided tape. You dont want to wrinkle the tape below the tape backing that you are removing. Now you have a 3 sided taped mylar sleeve. With a card stock piece of cardboard for support and your document place your document on top of the the card stock card board. Estimated time 25 minutes. Estimated cost with out the roll of tape. $12-$16. You may also want to purchase a acidfree garment box to hold several different size documents. You do not have to use the card stock card board. I would recomend it if your document is in poor condition. The mylar sheets come in mil. of 2 ml. 3ml.,4ml. Just some suggestions. Paul

[Paul R.]

Here is a smaller version of a acid free photo/didgital photo storage box. The size is 11.5 X 17.5 X 1 3/4 Deep. Selling for about $19.95 Great for documents, photos, small posters.
Shop around fellas. There's a lot of nice items to keep our collections in with out breaking the bank. Paul

[Billy B]

Thanks for the tips, a box is a last step for me but I always like to put things into sleeves. I just can't believe that there is nothing that would fit a purple heart or silver star document etc. Perhaps there are acid free roll tubes available somewhere . When you have document in a sleeve it is much easier to handle you can take a look at it etc.


I know that display cases have been brought up on this forum a million times but the wooden ones with foam back are no good because the foam and wood release gases etc. Is there a display solution for medal groupings that is archival safe?

[Paul R.]

Billy, You are correct. Wood framed boxes with cheap lining will out gas. If you can use Alum, or acrylic frame that is the better choice. Use a ethafoam backing. You can cover that with a non colored fleece fabric that would be better. Check out the pinned article on medal mounting. It shows ethafoam with a fleece fabric covering. Paul

[Billy B]

Billy, You are correct. Wood framed boxes with cheap lining will out gas. If you can use Alum, or acrylic frame that is the better choice. Use a ethafoam backing. You can cover that with a non colored fleece fabric that would be better. Check out the pinned article on medal mounting. It shows ethafoam with a fleece fabric covering. Paul

I have read the article, but still I would prefer a ready made solution that looks as good as the wood cases. Do you know where I can find acrylic frames ?


Getting back to the document sleeves I can't believe that members with expensive documents are not storing them in special ways. It would be nice if some other collectors chimed in on this issue.