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The Old Santa Fe Film Collection
In early 2014, Board Members of The Old Santa Fe Association conceived of a new initiative in historic preservation, unique to our previous list of accomplishments. We decided to become proactive in the search for archival film reels that are currently languishing in the attics and garages of Northern New Mexico, in order to facilitate their donation to the Photo Archives, where they can be properly curated, and made available to researchers, historians and filmmakers. The outgrowth of this effort, we are pleased to announce, is a "collection within the collection" so to speak. We are actively seeking film material, either 8mm or 16mm, that is still in the hands of local families, schools, of other organizations that will enhance the vaults of the Archives, helping to cultivate the audio visual history of the Santa Fe area, by adding images that might otherwise be destined for the landfill. |
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Film reels such as these are rare to find these days: taking up too much space when they haven't been viewed in years. This material, though now eclipsed by the digital age, contains priceless information regarding our ways of the past, in fashion, activities, and historical personage. If you have any old films remaining in storage in your possession, donate them to The Old Santa Fe Film Collection so that they may be preserved for the enjoyment of future viewers. We will facilitate the legal, physical transfer of your films, insuring proper handling, and you might even receive a tax credit!
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The mission of the Old Santa Fe Association is to promote the prosperity and welfare of the City and County of Santa Fe and their inhabitants, to preserve and maintain the ancient landmarks, historical structures and traditions of Old Santa Fe and to guide their growth and development in such a way as to promote that unique charm and distinction: born of age, culture, tradition and environment, which are the priceless assets and heritage of Santa Fe.
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