[game_preservation] Suggestions for holographic material preservation?

[Martin Goldberg]

Please do Henry. Very interested in a solution for everyone, as I know this
of course isn't the only product to ever use mylar based holograms.

On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 5:27 PM, Henry Lowood <lowood at stanford.edu> wrote:

>  Marty,
> That's an interesting question and my initial response is, no, I am
> unaware of any projects to preserve holograms.  Is it ok with you if I
> share this inquiry with a couple of colleagues in our (Stanford's)
> Conservation Department?
> Henry
>
>
> On 10/20/2014 3:09 PM, Martin Goldberg wrote:
>
>  Hi all, I have a unique situation and was wondering if anyone has some
> suggestions for not just physically preserving but archiving the
> information stored on holographic sheets?
>
>  As some of you know, we have one of only two fully working and complete
> Atari Cosmos units in existence.
>
>  http://www.atarimuseum.com/videogames/dedicated/cosmos/cosmos.html
> https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10205220456253673
>
>  The holograms are on mylar sheets, which will of course degrade over
> time (and in fact it appears one of them is starting to as the hologram is
> getting difficult to see). They consist of Space Invaders, Superman,
> Outlaw, Destroyer, Asteroids, Road Runner, Football, and Basketball.
>
>  Really, taking photographic documentation isn't an issue and taking
> steps to preserve the mylar itself I would think would be similar to any
> other form mylar preservation. My biggest concern is the holographic info
> on the sheets. Is anyone aware of any efforts for accurately documenting
> and preserving that? I.E. being able to pull it for archiving and
> reproduction if need be?
>
>  Thanks!
>
>
>  --
> Marty
>
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