John,

I am replying on-list and to you directly, as this may be of some general
benefit.

In terms of transfer, there are a number of considerations that need to
be gone over, besides the obvious ones of vendor reputation and quality of
work.

I would suggest you post this request to the Association of Moving Image
Archivists list (AMIA-L). To subscribe (recommended, so you won't miss
replies from those who reply only to the list), send email to:

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and in body:

        Subscribe AMIA-L Firstname Lastname

It's a relatively low-volume list, but you should get a number of good,
thoughtful replies. And perhaps someone can recommend a vendor in your
part of the country.

Otherwise, I would recommend you contact:

        Gregory Lukow
        National Center for Film and Video Preservation
         at The American Film Institute
        2021 North Western Ave.
        Los Angeles, CA 90027
        213.856.7636 (voice)
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He is also on the AMIA-L list.

You may also want to summarize responses for this list, as others will
definitely be interested.

If I can help you any further, please let me know.

Best,

Henry Mattoon
National Moving Image Database
 The American Film Institute
Los Angeles, CA
213.856.7702
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On Tue, 12 Dec 1995, Awald, John AgHerMus wrote:

> Our museum has a small collection of historic home movies taken on farms
> around South Dakota.  These are 8mm.  We have one valuable (possibly the only
> copy) documentary film of the dirty thirties recovery.  16mm sound.
>
> Has anyone had recent experience with a film duplication studio to make
> new **film** copies of these valuable films ?  At his point we do not need
> video copies.
>
> Please copy you reply to me off list.  <[log in to unmask]>
>
> John Awald
> Ag Heritage Museum
> South Dakota State University
>