Microfilm camera with film unit and storage carrying case, Kodak Recordak, Model RP-1

Description

Accession[2013.0112] Business machines, office equipment and ephemera of the National Mutual Life Association of AustralasiaIdentifierUMA-ITE-2013011200005Scope and ContentThis microfilm camera with film unit includes a carrying case. It was used for the transmission and storage of microfilms, and as a result, saved on copying and filing costs. Microfilm started to gain popularity in commercial environments as early as the 1920s. This medium of information storage had a number of advantages, most notably allowing greater access to collections without putting items at risk of damage. Other advantages included cost and space savings.
Inscription: 4125977'
Place of manufacture: New York, United StatesAccess StatusOpen for public accessRequest TypeRequest item

Provenance

CreatorNational Mutual Life Association of AustralasiaRoleProvenance

Dates

Date1963

Description Control

Previous System ID2013.0112.00005

Characteristics

Genre/FormCamerasDimensions17cm(H)x53.5cm(W)x33cm(D)

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Microfilm camera with film unit and storage carrying case, Kodak Recordak, Model RP-1