Hollinger Multipurpose Shoe Box – Archival Storage Box (3” x 5” Cards)
Store and protect important records, index cards, and small collection materials with the Hollinger Multipurpose Shoe Box. Made with archival-quality board, this storage box helps keep valuable items organized and protected for long-term preservation.
Some documents and collection materials need more than regular storage. The Hollinger Multipurpose Shoe Box provides a safe solution for storing index cards, postcards, negative envelopes, and small records while helping protect them from damage over time. Made from durable archival grey/white board, it is acid-free, lignin-free, and sulphur-free to support long-term preservation. The board includes a 3% calcium carbonate buffer and a minimum pH of 8.5 to help reduce acid migration. The full telescoping lid makes it easy to access stored materials while keeping them protected when not in use.
Features:
- Made from durable 60 pt. archival grey/white board
- Acid-free, lignin-free, and sulphur-free construction
- Contains 3% calcium carbonate buffer for added preservation support
- Minimum pH level of 8.5 for long-term storage applications
- Designed to store 3” x 5” index cards and small archival materials
- A full telescoping lid provides extra depth and easy access
- Grey exterior with white interior for a clean archival finish
- Meets ANSI IT9.2 archival standards
- Exterior: 3-1/2” H x 5-1/8” W x 12” L
- Capacity: Fits 3” x 5” cards
- Lid: Removable, full telescoping design
Specs:
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Specification |
Details |
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Product |
Hollinger Multipurpose Shoe Box |
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Material |
Archival grey/white board |
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Exterior Dimensions |
3-1/2” H x 5-1/8” W x 12” L |
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Capacity |
Fits 3” x 5” cards |
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Lid Style |
Removable full telescoping lid |
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Board Thickness |
60 pt. |
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pH Level |
Minimum 8.5 |
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Buffering |
3% calcium carbonate |
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Standards |
ANSI IT9.2 compliant |
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Colour |
Grey exterior with white interior |
ideal for:
- Libraries and archives
- Museums and historical collections
- Index card storage
- Postcards and photographs
- Negative envelopes
- Manuscripts and small documents
- Personal collections and records
MA - Archives Grey/ White Board - Hollinger manufactures this material for the United States NationalArchives and Records Administration, to their specifications. This 60 pt. board is sulphur-free, has a minimum pH of 8.5, and a 3% calcium carbonate buffer throughout. Both the grey outer liner and the white liner are lignin-free and conforms to ANSI IT9.2 Standards. TAPPI accelerated aging tests demonstrate that this board prevents acid migration for at least two centuries. Archival Board has a basis weight of 200 lbs. per thousand square feet, and a Mullen bursting strength of 240 lbs. per square inch.
MH - Hollinger Grey/ White Board - This fully bleached fibreboard in lignin and sulphur-free, and conforms to ANSI IT9.2 Standards. It has a minimum pH of 8.5 and a 3% calcium carbonate buffer. The 60 pt. board has a grey exterior and a white interior. Hollinger Board has a basis weight of 225 lbs. per thousand square feet, and a Mullen bursting strength of 275 lbs. per square inch.
What can I store in the Hollinger Multipurpose Shoe Box?
This box is ideal for storing 3” x 5” index cards, postcards, negative envelopes, small documents, and other archival materials that need protection.
Is the Hollinger Multipurpose Shoe Box acid-free?
Yes. The box is made from archival-quality board that is acid-free, lignin-free, and sulphur-free to help protect stored materials over time.
Why is an archival board important for long-term storage?
Regular storage materials can release acids that may damage paper and other materials over time. Archival board helps reduce this risk and provides a safer environment for preservation.
Does this box come with a lid?
Yes. It includes a removable full telescoping lid that provides extra depth and makes it easier to access stored materials.
Where should I store this archival box?
For best results, store the box in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and sudden temperature changes.
| SKU | The Hollinger Multipurpose Shoe Box |
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