RE: digital images and longevity

Although it makes sense to tackle the issue of preserving the digital images, there is one way to side-step the issue -- _require_ that B&W photos be taken.  That is still the gold standard for long-term preservation, and when you are talking about something like  archeology, you want to be _sure_ that you will have a record that will last.  Historic building surveys are still required to be submitted on B&W film; aren't your projects just as important?

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Janet Roberts
Maine State Archives and       Tel: 207-287-5791
Maine Newspaper Project       Fax: 207-287-5739
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Augusta, ME   04333-0084

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