MMD > Archives > March 1997 > 1997.03.03 > 08Prev  Next


Cataloging a Roll Collection
By Dave Miller

I know this is an old topic but searching the MMD archives I didn't see
exactly what I was looking for.

I am in the process of cataloging my 450 or so 88-note rolls, and before
I spend hours typing in the info I thought I'd see what I could learn
from those who have gone before me in this endeavor.  I am creating this
catalog for the following reasons:

1. I've finally reached the point where I cannot positively say whether
or not I own a particular roll.  I'd like to have a list of all the
titles.

2. As I move the rolls from various boxes to a storage cabinet it will
make it easier to put them in alphabetical order (i.e. make it easier to
find them in the future).

3. If I had a list I could put it on the web and perhaps solicit trades,
etc.  If other people did this it would be interesting to browse (and
perhaps extract data from) their catalogs.

I am not a "collector," but like all of us when I see a really good deal
on used rolls that I don't have and that sound intriguing, I have a hard
time passing them up.  I

What I am looking for is:

 - What have people used their catalogs for?  What fields have been the
most useful?

 - What fields are used in the "rollographies?"  (I've never seen one of
these) Is there a precedent that would be good to follow?  Keep in mind
this is just for my personal use, I'm not running a museum or anything.

 - Are there any roll catalogs on the web?

Thanks,

Dave Miller



(Message sent Mon, 3 Mar 97 16:00:52 PST , from time zone -0800.)

Key Words in Subject:  Cataloging, Collection, Roll