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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: suec45 on Monday 11 August 08 13:18 BST (UK)

Title: Advise Please
Post by: suec45 on Monday 11 August 08 13:18 BST (UK)
I have  just received a copy of newspaper article of my GreatGrans 100 birthday
1984-5 do you do newspaper restores if i was to post here would it  in infringe on Copy rights? as it news paper. I was sent this by Email from a cousin i do not have scanner would i be able to IM someone with it or do i need to scan?

Many thanks in advance
Sue
Title: Re: Advise Please
Post by: jim1 on Monday 11 August 08 16:21 BST (UK)
Hello Sue
Yes it is copyrighted but you could contact the newspaper and ask them for permission,they may even have a copy of the original.
jim
Title: Re: Advise Please
Post by: suec45 on Monday 11 August 08 17:13 BST (UK)
Thanks Jim
Title: Re: Advise Please
Post by: historynut on Monday 11 August 08 21:38 BST (UK)
More advice please

I have a photograph of my grandmother c1906 or so - printed on silk and still in original "mahogany" frame   My Uncle was in the Merchant Navy early 1900s and did the Far Eastern runs - so had it done there.

Unfortunately the glass was broken a long time ago - so obviously the silk will be dusty and there is a little tear in the fabric.

Is it possible to get this fixed by a restorer anywhere - does anyone know?

Rita
Title: Re: Advise Please
Post by: Rabbit B on Monday 11 August 08 23:43 BST (UK)
Hi suec45,

All newpapers keep an archive of every copy they have ever printed.  A local paper I once worked for had an Archive back to 1723 when it was founded.

When I was in the newspaper industry,  they used to sell back copies in mint condition if you want the whole paper, if not all you have to do is ask for a better copy from the archive.  I am sure that you will be able to get it.  It was expensive in the 50's though so be prepared to pay for it.

Rabbit B  ;D
Title: Re: Advise Please
Post by: oldtimer on Tuesday 12 August 08 17:09 BST (UK)
Hi History Nut  :D

You will probably get a better respose if you post your question on a new thread, and mention in the subject box that you need restoration advice.

Alternatively you could look here and see if the subject has already been covered -

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,307754.0.html

Good luck!!
Title: Re: Advise Please
Post by: historynut on Tuesday 12 August 08 18:23 BST (UK)
Hi

many thans for info - I only joined rootschat three nights ago - so not used to it all yet - having said that - I posted my first question on WW1 or something similar - and within  twelve hours two of the regulars had helped me locate some records and passed on their sound advice - so looks as though I will enjoy it.

Thanks again

Rita
Title: Re: Advise Please
Post by: oldtimer on Tuesday 12 August 08 18:26 BST (UK)
Hi Rita  ;)

You are welcome!

And welcome to Rootschat too! As you have already found out there are loads of friendly and helpful people on here willing to share their expertise!

Have fun!!

Judy  ;)
Title: Re: Advise Please
Post by: historynut on Tuesday 12 August 08 18:45 BST (UK)
Hi Judy

how do I start a new thread??

Rita
Title: Re: Advise Please
Post by: oldtimer on Tuesday 12 August 08 18:52 BST (UK)
Hi Rita  ;)

Click on the "home" button on the top left of this page.

Scroll down until you see the board (typed in blue) that you want to post in. Click on the blue writing - a new screen will come up, with the option -  "new topic". click on this and it will bring you up a new screen to type your message.

If you get stuck - shout!!

Good luck!!


PS Sue - sorry to hijack your thead!!

Judy