“No one wanted the originals.”
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You threw them out?
What I recommend is anyone undergoing a project such as being discussed is to first, scan the images with the best quality scanner s/he can get his hands on so they have all the pics stored digitally - and keep them in several places, in case one medium is lost/destroyed.
Then check with someone who knows what they’re talking about when it comes to storing the original photos, so as to keep them in best condition in storage.
Nope, still have them, and they'll still be here when I'm gone. But many people don't want more stuff to store, and younger folks seem to be perfectly satisfied with digitized copies of old family photos that are of varied interest to them. Some really like one disc or thumb drive as opposed to boxes or albums of originals.