Packing

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Place sorted material into appropriate containers

Use standard-size archival storage containers whenever possible, such as legal or letter size acid-free folders and boxes

Always use proper containers for the type of material ( e.g. use legal size folders for legal size documents. Never fold to fit into letter size file folders)

Never pack folders or boxes too full nor too empty. A tightly packed folder or box will press the materials together and damage them. An underfilled folder or box will cause the items to sag and slip, thus bending them out of shape. As a guide, ensure the following:

never fill folders beyond the pre-marked fold lines;

make sure box lids close properly without pressure;

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