[Genealib] Preservation of audio tapes

[Pirone, Mary Ann]

Maybe I watch too many CSI programs but I would suggest contacting your
local FBI office and asking them for a contact person.  They would
certainly have the equipment and might look at it as a challenge and a
community service.  If they couldn't do it, I'm sure they could
recommend someone.  It never hurts to ask. 

Hope this helps.

Mary Ann Pirone
Genealogy and Local History Specialist
Aurora Public Library
One East Benton St.
Aurora, IL.  60505

FAX: 1-630-896-3209

Phone : 1-630-264-4122

Email:  mapiro at aurora.lib.il.us



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We opened a time capsule from 1952 last week and found an audio tape in
the container.   It was on a metal reel and, as there had apparently
been water seepage into the box, the reel was quite rusty.  Does anyone
know if a 55-year old tape can be played after being exposed to water
and rust?  Who could we contact?  I merely want to get the information
off the tape, if possible, not preserve the tape permanently.
 
Thank you,
 
Karen Weston
University Archivist
 
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