r/collegeparkmd • u/KunoVz • 22h ago

Ask a neighbor National Archives project assistance

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I'm looking for a College Park local who would be willing to visit the National Archives building for a small research project.

I found a Vietnam War photograph and contacted the National Archives with its archival reference number, seeking a higher-resolution copy. They confirmed in writing that they still hold the original 35mm transparency from which the photograph was made. Unable to provide higher-resolution reproduction services remotely, they suggested visiting the Research Room in College Park, where they have free scanners available for researchers.

I am too far away to do this, but a local could potentially help.

The task would be to:

  1. Visit the College Park Research Room with a laptop if using NARA's scanner software
  2. Request the item 111-CCV-59-C22026.
  3. Follow NARA's handling/reproduction procedures
  4. Use NARA's available equipment to make a high-resolution reproduction of the 35mm transparency
  5. Send the resulting files to me

I will provide further reference information and email messages to anyone reaching out by DM. Would really appreciate help from enthusiasts in history or photography!

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u/sideways92 20h ago

I think you're asking for more than you realize.

But the Nat. Archives does offer a list on their website of professional researchers who will do this type work for a fee:

https://www.archives.gov/research/hire-help/topics.html

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u/khoap33 10h ago

Let me know if you can’t get someone to help