Accordion-like file

An accordion-like file comprising:

• a bottom panel,
• a rear panel secured to said bottom panel at a first folding line and foldable to a perpendicular position relative to said bottom panel,
• a front panel secured to said bottom panel at a second folding line and foldable to a perpendicular position relative to said bottom panel, said front panel including a first surface having a first engaging means provided thereon and including a second surface having a second engaging means provided thereon,
• a top panel secured to said rear panel at a third folding line and foldable to a perpendicular position relative to said rear panel,
• a cover panel secured to said top panel at a fourth folding line and foldable to a perpendicular position relative to said top panel, said cover panel including a third engaging means for engaging with said first engaging means so as to secure said cover panel to said front panel,
• a plurality of envelopes including a rear portion secured to said rear panel and including a front portion, and
• a plate secured to said front portion of said envelopes, said envelopes being expanded to an open position when said plate is moved away from said rear panel, said plate including an opening formed therein and including an ear engaged in said opening, said ear including a bottom portion secured to said plate so as to allow said ear to be folded relative to said plate about said bottom portion thereof, said ear including a fourth engaging means secured thereon for engaging with said second engaging means of said front panel when said front panel is disposed horizontally and when said envelopes are expanded so as to maintain said envelopes in the open position.