Vol 9 issue 169 Mr. Lewis, First thing, make a duplicate. Look locally for informed retoucher/restorer. Ask for samples of previous work results. Additional copies may be helpful. You want to compare before and after. If there is a community college or University nearby I expect someone can help, may be an instructor or a student. The person does not need to be in a photography class, a mixed media designer can learn how to do this. I do this in my home workroom after training in mixed media at our local Vocational College. Wishing you the best, enjoy the excitement of the results. not trying to catch up, beginning where I am