I second the motion.
There have been examples recently where major libraries have microfilmed old
newspapers, then gotten rid of the originals. Researchers subsequently found
that much information had been lost due to such factors as the copies being
in B/W while the originals had color, the copies were of poor quality, and
the copies were only of the last edition of the day, where news/quotes that
had appeared in earlier editions was no longer included (presumably due to
pressure from the news subject).
For just two examples, see:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,402222,00.htmlhttp://reveille
.stumedia.lsu.edu/archives/november-2000/11-7-00/viewpoints/Richard.html
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From: Sellam Ismail [mailto:foo_at_siconic.com]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 9:48 AM
To: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
Subject: Re: preserving / ressurecting old docs?
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I completely recommend AGAINST destroying the original. Not only is it in
some cases a historical artifact on its own, if the digital copy were ever
to be lost then you're SOL.
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer
Festival
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