We Are Underused The Moving Image Collection of Matador Records by Seth Anderson
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5.4 Scanio Moving - Secaucus, NJ The warehouse holding the largest portion of the Matador analog moving-image collection is located in Secaucus, NJ. The Scanio Moving Company transferred forty-three boxes with a total of 1,419 items consisting mostly of videotapes and twelve rolls of film. These items were sent to deep storage with paperwork and promotional ephemera. The warehouse is a large storage facility, home to a variety of items, including furniture and artworks. Matador and Beggars Group materials are stored in three large wooden crates, holding approximately thirty to fifty boxes in each. Boxes containing moving-image materials are distributed among two of the crates, which are packed tight inhibiting access to boxes beyond the first row. Dust levels are considerably high within the storage crates, which have poor ventilation when doors are closed. The storage facility, which appears to have an HVAC system, also contained a high amount of dust and grime. During the visit to the warehouse in January, the temperature was estimated between 40 and 50° F8, but it is unknown if any cooling takes place during the warmer months. The lack of temperature and humidity regulation in warmer seasons could be detrimental to the video and film materials stored at this location. As with the Manhattan Mini Storage site, it is recommended that inquiries be made regarding the items stored near Matador’s storage crates. Items could be exposed to magnetic fields or harmful gases that could damage the tapes. Access to the storage crates requires a scheduled appointment with Scanio Moving. The crates are stored deep in the warehouse and are only accessible once a warehouse attendant has removed them from their regular location. Scheduling an appointment with Scanio for access is difficult and transportation to the storage facility is inconvenient due to its isolated location. Micro conditions are the same here as other locations. The boxes at this location are larger, storing far more videos in orientations that best fit the box. On average, a box contains 30-40 tapes, with the largest boxes holding approximately 75 tapes. Due to a lack of time and the large amount of tapes at this location, a close assessment of the videotapes’ condition was not completed. It is possible that the tapes could be damaged or deteriorating due to the conditions of the storage facility and the high amounts of dust and debris in the storage crates.
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