Box Types
Federal records centers (FRCs) require that you use specific types
of boxes when transferring records to the facility. The following box
types are approved for use and can be obtained from the General
Services Administration (GSA).
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Standard-size records box for legal- or letter-size
files
14 ¾” X 12” X 9 ½”
NSN 8115-00-117-8249
Boxes exceeding these dimensions will not fit on standard FRC
shelving.
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Special-purpose boxes:
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Half-size box
14 ¾” X 9 ½” X 4 7/8”
NSN 8115-00-117-8338
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Magnetic tape box
14 ¾” X 11 ¾” X 11 ¾”
(lock bottom)
NSN 8115-00-117-8347
This box is intended only for magnetic tape and should not be
used for any other purpose.
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X-ray box
18” x 15” x 5 ½”
NSN 8115-00-290-3386
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You are responsible for ensuring that each individual accession contains
only one type of box. For example, if a group of records needs to be
packed in two different box sizes/types, each set of box types will
require its own accession number. Contact the Washington
National Records Center (WNRC) for assistance in selecting the proper
container for any odd-size material.
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Preparing
Records for Transfer
