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Peter C. Amsden

U.K.

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Expertise

Questions related to the archiving and preservation of images. From photographic to electronic.

Experience in the area

I do have a reasonable knowledge of genealogy, being a member of the Society of Genealogist and of the Guild of One Name Studies. However, my real expertise lies in the area of archival preservation and the salvage of damaged photographs. I have made an in depth study of the subject. and my knowledge may be of particular value to those concerned with their personal archives. My knowledge extends from the photograph to film, video and computer imaging.

Organizations

Associate of the Royal Photographic Society
Associate of the British Institute of Professional Photographers.

Publications

Author of "The Accidental Archivist" A guide to the selection & preservation of photographic & electronic images for personal archives. ISBN 978-0-9535019-8-4

Education/Credentials

Degree in Photo Science. Many years experience in the photographic, film and TV industries.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Max	06/06/11	8	10	10
darlene	11/21/09	10	10	10
joyce hall	10/07/07	10	10	10	thanks a million. You were a big .....
Barbara	07/04/06	10	10	10
Brev	05/14/06	10	10	10	Outstanding. Your quick response was better, more .....

Recent Answers from Peter C. Amsden

2012-01-21 irish 1911 census:

Hello Freda, Sorry I must have been half asleep! Did not notice that you were looking for someone in Ireland. Of course this is still a long way from me in the far north of Scotland, but I have looked

2009-11-21 scanning records:

Dear Darlene, Interesting question. Firstly - how large are these wood plaques? from what you say I would imagine that they are about writing paper size. Will they actually fit onto a scanner? If

2009-10-05 in law:

Hi Wanda, Well, they would still be your in-laws in the UK and I suspect that the same will apply in the USA. This would come about due to the compliance with eclessiastical cannon that a woman cannot

2009-07-12 preserving old photographs:

Hello Joseph, It could be Daguerreotypepe, but if so then the subject is unusual. They needed a fairly lengthy exposure, but if poor John Brown was left hanging there I guess it was quite possible.

2008-01-27 Images for the future:

Hi Bob, Not sure how much of the original answer came over. But I can supply copies of this book for $11.00 which includes airmail. Can be paid via Paypal if you like. On the other hand, if there

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