[PADG:1866] Re: Recordak MicroFilm Readers

["RRS" <workace@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just in case someone does not remember what one looks like, go to

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=744767521

Ray Saikus
www.all-lemons.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen Muller" <kmuller@xxxxxxx>
To: <padg@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 3:40 PM
Subject: [PADG:1865] Re: Recordak MicroFilm Readers


> Dear Preservation folks--
> 
> This may be the strangest question posted to this list, and I hope one
> of you can help.  Steve Maisel is seeking props for use in the filming
> of the NBC series "Crossing Jordan" and contacted ALA for assistance.
> 
> His request follows. If you have an old Recordak in the corner, contact
> Steve directly either by e-mail or by phone.
> 
> Just think ... your old workhorse microfilm reader a TV star!
> 
>  -- Karen Muller
>    Librarian and Knowledge Management Specialist
>    American Library Association
>    50 East Huron Street
>    Chicago, IL 60611 USA
> 
> Toll free: 1-800-545-2433 x 5031
> Direct: 312-280-5031
> Fax: 312-280-3255
> http://www.ala.org/library
> 
> 
> 
> >>> <Cristaruth@xxxxxxx> 12/06/02 01:51PM >>>
> Hi Karen,
> 
> Thanks so much for your assistance.  
> 
> As we discussed, we are looking for 3 Recordaks to be used in an
> upcoming  episode of Crossing Jordan (NBC at 10:00 on Mondays).  Because
> this episode takes place in the early 1960's, we will not be able to use
> a microfiche reader.  We are looking for the table top version of the
> Recordak.  
> 
> Can you help us find this units?  We only plan on using this Recordaks
> within a two week period.  Filming starts at the end of next week.  So,
> once we've found the units, they will need to be rushed to Univresal
> Studios in Los Angeles.  We can pay for shipping.  
> 
> Also, if you know of any units that are for sale,  that's great. 
> However, we do not have a large budget.   
> 
> Please call me if you learn anything new.  818/733-3287.
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> Steve Maisel
> Crossing Jordan Set Dec Production Assistant.
> 
>