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Not sure if it is the original, but (probably) the last deck used by my father-in-law is in the basement with the tapes - I think it's an AKAI. The deck and and tapes are a few hours from here, so I will bring some of this home the next time we visit. I'll post more details and start transcribing and sharing the contents of index cards somewhere online ... I have a feeling that the gang on this forum will let me know if collection is worth it!

I suppose I'd also need to find a local stereo shop to check and clean the tape deck since it has been in storage for >20 years with the tapes. I have a usb/RCA-Jack gizmo for the computer that can probably be used to digitalize a sample. Hmmmm ... this is beginning to feel like a hobby!?!

Regardless how this all pans out - I truly appreciate the feedback and encouragement here. My mother-in-law has no idea what an 'online forum' is, but is tickled that the discussion is going on. Thank you all for that!

Merry Christmas