Copyright term, film labeling, and film preservation legislation : hearings before the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourth Congress, first session, on H.R. 989, H.R. 1248, and H.R. 1734 ... June 1 and July 13, 1995 (1996)

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66 archives are losing unique footage, historically and culturally valuable footage which deteriorates beyond saving and is gone forever. What we believe is needed urgently is the new approach represented by the proposed National Film Preservation Foundation. Unlike the isolated efforts of individual archives, the foundation will have the national base to maximize private sector fundraising, foster public-private partnerships around preservation initiatives, assure the most efficient use of every preservation dollar and help address problems that are beyond the scope of any one institution. For these reasons, I believe passage of H.R. 1734, including title II, is vital to ensuring preservation of and access to America's film heritage and I urge you to give it your support. Thank you. [The prepared statement of Mr. Richmond follows:]