Steven, There is, in fact, a list for moving image archives, the AMIA-L list (Assoc of Moving Image Archivists) -- [log in to unmask] If you wish to subscribe, send the usual sub msg to [log in to unmask] Otherwise, for additional information on services that AMIA provides (newsletters, fact sheets, bibliographies, information on specific problems, issues, etc.) you should contact Chris Reiner at the following address: Chris Reiner Assn of Moving Image Archivists The American Film Institute 2021 N. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 213.856.7636 [log in to unmask] Hope this helps. Henry Mattoon National Moving Image Database National Center for Film & Video Preservation The American Film Institute Los Angeles, CA 213.856.7702 [log in to unmask] On Mon, 28 Nov 1994, Steven Teeter wrote: > I hope this is the best place to post this question. If there is a > mailing list or a newsgroup more tightly focussed on conservation and > conservators, I would appreciate it if someone could steer me to it. > > I am in need of the services of a conservator knowledgeable about 16mm > motion picture film, either in the New Orleans area or willing to travel > here. I am concerned with a collection of films owned by the Louisiana > State Museum, both black & white and color, silent and sound in various > formats, dating in some cases as far back as the 1950's. Even a cursory > examination has shown that their condition varies widely, from excellent > to in serious need of rescue. > > At the moment I am trying to assess the situation, and would find expert > help invaluable, especially since I will soon be required to formulate a > policy on whether and in what manner the films might be made available to > outside researchers and filmmakers. Therefore I would deeply appreciate > any referrals or recommendations anyone can give me. Even a few questions > handled over the phone could be helpful to me in my report to my director > about what is even possible in the case of damaged films. > > Many thanks in advance... > > Steve Teeter > Asst. Curator of Jazz > Louisiana State Museum > [log in to unmask] >