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Expert Profile: Peter C. Amsden

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 "Images for the Future" A guide to the selection & preservation of photographic & electronic images for personal archives. ISBN 0953501922

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

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Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		23

Recent Reviews from Users

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10	10	10	10	10/07/07
10	10	10	10	07/04/06
10	10	10	10	05/14/06
10	10	10	10	12/21/04
10	10	10	10	05/22/03

User Comments

thanks a million. You were a big help. I was starting to think it was my imaginatin
(joyce hall on 10/07/07)

Outstanding. Your quick response was better, more informative than I had hoped from a kind volunteer. Very helpful! Thanks, and my best wishes to you
(Brev on 05/14/06)

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Recent Answers from Peter C. Amsden

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...

2007-10-06 something my grandmother used to do: Hi Joyce, Asking the question of someone in Scotland who specialises in photography is certainly a long shot! However, I do know what you are talking about, because they were quite common n the UK at...

2006-07-22 Dating and preserving photographs: Jim, Negatives do need the same care for sure. In fact they are THE originals. I presume that you are not talking about glass plate negatives. If you are then these need to be carefully folded into...

2006-07-20 Dating and preserving photographs: Hello James, Thank you for your questions. 1. Is there a way, using this information, to date the pictures? Not really. Ambrotypes and Tintypes were certainly around at the same time from the...

2006-07-02 WW1 Photos: Hello Barbara, Well, I am no expert in this field, either. You can imagine that it is a very big subject. However there are two possible places that might help. The first is the British Army Museum...