In a message dated 1/14/02 10:03:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, VINTAGE-PHOTOS-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << They are in a metal can with a lid. They are kept sealed as they emit a horrible odor when uncovered. When we did try viewing them, some of them were falling apart. How do I continue to preserve them? And would anyone know of a historical society interested in restoring them? I have already tried contacting the county historical society and have had no luck there. >> Your film sounds like it is nitrate based film which is highly flammable and could combust as it obviously is deteriorating. I doubt if any society would want them due to the fire danger. You might contact Wright Patterson Air Force base about them as they used to house nitrate film, but it is considered hazardous. Contact Eastman Kodak to see if they know of anyone in your area that could put the film on safety film, but probably would be expensive. Diane Gagel