[PADG:2292] Re: Map cart

[Gary Menges <menges@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Christine,

I looked into this a couple of years ago. The NARA Archives II cart was
made by Russ Bassett. It's used for maps and oversized drawings as well as
for the transport of storage boxes. Russ Bassett still has the drawings
and was willing to make, but a minimum order was required. (As I recall,
the minimum order was three carts.)

At the time I checked the price was $2,724 including freight, but steel
prices have probably gone up since then. Perhaps if several libraries were
interested in buying they might quote a lower price. The contact at Russ
Bassett at that time was Kitty Powers. She can be reached at:
(800)350.2445 x3319. She will probably refer you to their local
representative for ordering.

Gary

Gary L.Menges Preservation Administrator Allen Library University of
Washington Box 352900 Seattle, WA. 98195-2900 (206) 685-1589 FAX (206)
685-8727 menges@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

On Thu, 19 Feb 2004, Wiseman, Christine wrote:

> We are looking for a cart to transport oversize items, primarily maps
> and blueprints, from the vaults to the reading room and to other areas
> of the building such as the conservation lab and scanning lab.  It needs
> to have wheels that move easily, and a large enough flat surface to be
> able to transport the items flat.  Right now we are using small tables
> on wheels and various other carts we've rigged up to support the maps.
> None of which work very well.
>
> Has anyone come across anything commercially available?  We would also
> be willing to have a cart custom made if someone had plans they could
> share.
>
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> *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *
> Christine Wiseman
> Preservation Services Manager
> Georgia Archives
> 5800 Jonesboro Road
> Morrow, GA 30260
> 678-364-3761 (p)
> 678-364-3860 (f)
> cwiseman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.GeorgiaArchives.org
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