----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Our Map Library needs to replace a number of 1935 to 1941-vintage aerial photographs that have been lost from our collection. Reproduction of such photos is now outsourced by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to a variety of vendors, each of which has a different price structure. Compared to when NARA provided reproductions directly, the vendor prices are rather intimidating -ranging from about $15 to $28 per photo plus NARA "pull fees" (normally $4.50 per exposure) and postage/handling charges. We have found no vendor who will give an academic discount or a quantity discount (except for 100+ consecutive exposures). We want to proceed carefully by selecting a vendor that will provide good quality reproductions for the best price. Can any MAP-Lers offer comment on recent experience with NARA vendors? King Visual Technology seems to offer the lowest price (of the vendors for which we have information), so we would especially welcome any comment on the quality of their products and service. Harry O. Davis <> Phone: 618-453-2705 Map and Assistant Science Librarian <> FAX: 618-453-2704 Morris Library / MS 6632 Southern Illinois University <> Internet: [log in to unmask] Carbondale, Illinois 62901