Just a few thoughts here ... Those tapes could be converted to digital form; I can only convert to audio files; I don't have any way to copy video tapes to digital video, which is what somebody would need to do to preserve them. They could be copied and then put up on the optacon channel on YouTube. Mary to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.