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Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 20:13:30 -0600
From: Ron Curtis <rcurtis@UCOK.EDU>
Subject: Re: Old mfilm reader (Carol Morse)

Carol,

Oh dear!  We use the Recordak MPE model microfilm readers extensively in our
library by both staff and students!  Users go to them first when there is a
choice of readers.

Ron Curtis
Director of Technical Services
University of Central Oklahoma
Library - 100 North University
Edmond, OK 73034-5210

PHONE:     (405) 974-2866
FAX:       (405) 974-3874
EMAIL:     rcurtis@ucok.edu

> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 09:22:45 -0800
> From: Carol Morse <MorsCa@WWC.EDU>
> Subject: Old mfilm reader
>
> We have in storage an old Recordak microfilm reader.  It stands about 3
> feet tall, and in my view, is taking up space.  My director believes it
> has some merit as an antique.  Can anyone help with information?  Are
> there any library museums that collect old artifacts?  Here is what I
> found on the machine:
>
> Recordak film reader, Model MPE
> Patent USA
> 2.279.384
> 2.518.682
> Canada 1942
>
> Made in USA by
> Eastman Kodak Co.
> Rochester, N.Y.
> For its subsidiary
> Recordak Corporation
> New York, N.Y.
>
> We also have old book checkers for magnetizing/demagnetizing machines,
> book check units, filmstrip machines, old Kardex files, other metal
> files for 4 X 6" cards, if anyone is interested in memorabilia.
>
> Carol Morse
>
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> Serials Librarian                           Fax   509) 527-2001
> Walla Walla College Library                 Email  morsca@wwc.edu
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>
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