Projection prints of Norwegian films on home economics

This article discusses the value of projection prints as primary sources. Preservation work at the National Library of Norway on two Norwegian educational films in home economics from the years 1944 and 1948 led to the discovery of variations between projection prints. The use of colour in some prints motivated preserving several versions of one of the films. The article argues that different versions should be made available in the web portal for accountable dissemination and examines important issues in preservation work in general.