I'll reply to the list.  I did several appraisals in the past, but my opinion is that now, unless the collection is original, unique material, shot in camera, in focus, with color still true, and completely documented, the appraisal would probably cost more than the collection is worth. 



Eileen Fry

Indiana University



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Hello,



A colleague is trying to get a collection of 35-mm slides appraised.  If any of you have any suggestions for determining the value of such a collection, please contact her directly at [log in to unmask]



Thank you,

Louise



Louise Kulp

Visual Resources Librarian

Shadek-Fackenthal Library

Franklin & Marshall College

P.O. Box 3003

Lancaster, PA  17604-3003

717-291-4242

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