Chris, Newsprint is one of the most acidic, brittle types of paper in existence. Most of the academic/archival/library community is well aware of problems with microfilm quality control that existed in the past. Before you accept Mr. Baker's decidedly subjective (if not biased) viewpoint, you should consult some others who are real archivists and librarians not authors with an ax to grind and a profit to be made from publicity. Sharon A. Pullen, CA Suffolk County Archivist Historical Documents Library Office of the County Clerk 310 Center Drive Riverhead, NY 11901-3392 Phone: 631-852-2015 Email: [log in to unmask]