[Foundation-l] Old newspapers going to destruction

geni geniice at gmail.com
Wed Sep 24 13:54:52 UTC 2008


2008/9/24 John at Darkstar <vacuum at jeb.no>:
> When I heard of this I was shocked. Most of us are. I've infact studied
> with the university that attempted tu burn the newspapers. The plans
> have been stalled for now, but some permanent solution has to be found.
>
> John

The collection of international stuff isn't that unique. Although
intact collections are increasingly rare. There is I understand at
least something of a market for old newspapers so unless the place has
serious access issues burning would be an odd choice.


-- 
geni




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