On Mon, 24 Jun 1996, Vivian C.R. James wrote: > I am currently looking into having our collection photographed (4x5 > transparencies) and I was wondering what are the rates that others have Warning. Transparencies have a lifespan of approximately 10 years before they "blue." If you are going to the expense of shooting everything, think about making a simultaneous set of slides (also not permanent) or black and white negatives. Use quality processing or else you'll get the "blues" and "reds" of the 60s neighborhood pharmacist masquerading as a photo processor. Sally Baulch Texas Memorial Museum