Box Specifications

Records Center File Storage Boxes:

Boxes sent to the State Records Center for non-permanent records storage must be letter/legal size, heavy duty, minimum of 200 lb test corrugated double wall construction, three ply ends, with removable top and die cut handholds cut into each end. Boxes must be interlocking with no staples or tape required for set up. Boxes must be able to hold 50 lbs. File storage box size should be 1 cubic foot, 15" x 12" x 10" internal dimensions.

To purchase boxes for storing non-permanent records:

- Go to the Virginia Distribution Center's Buy From VDC webpage

- Click on the VDC Catalog button

- In the Description Box enter "l-va" and then click Search.

- Click on Product 920050

- With this information in a separate screen, return to the Buy From VDC webpage to place your order either through eVa or the VDC Web Ordering System (VWOS)

Archival Use - Acid Free Boxes:

Boxes sent to the Archives at the Library of Virginia must be of acid-free material suitable for permanent archival storage, letter/legal size, heavy duty, minimum of 200 lb test corrugated double wall construction, three-ply ends, with removable top, and with die cut handhold cut into each end. Boxes must be interlocking with no staples or tape required for set up. Boxes must able to hold 50 lbs. "Acid Free" or a ph level above 8 should be printed on the outside of the box. File storage box size should be 1 cubic foot, 15" x 12" x 10" internal dimensions.

Samples of acid free boxes (list not all inclusive):

The Paige Company

www.paigecompany.com

Archival Storage Box  ASB-1110

Hollinger Metal Edge, Inc.
www.hollingermetaledge.com
ARSB1800 Tan Heavy Duty Record Storage Box*

* Boxes not printed with "acid free" statement