Margy, I agree. Let the more experienced people at the LVA do it. They undoubtedly have the equipment to perform the project efficiently. I would think that they would actually make a digital image first, anyway. It can then be enhanced before putting on film. Even if it goes directly to microfilm, it can and probably would be digitized anyway. It would be interesting to find out. The LVA also has a special fund that is used for genealogical projects. The URL of the LVA Foundation is: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/about/foundation/index.htm It says that you can restrict gifts to certain projects (one of which is a records project). However, it is not clear if you can restrict them down to the Surry Project. but there must be a way. However, a call to the Foundation should provide more info on how to contribute effectively to the Surry Project. I think this may be the most efficient use of your money. However, the discussion has provoked an interesting thought. The Foundation might collect more money if they went to the lists with specific projects in mind. People do seem more excited when the money is going to something in which they are involved. It is certainly in the best interest of records preservation if they get in there and film all records. A lot of their budget goes for general library work. A few months back the VA legislature was trying to cut their budget for genealogical work. I never heard the outcome, but I am sure they can use all the money they can get.