It may be some time before it would happen, but if the original films degrade and there are no digital copies ... then basically all existing PHS documentation becomes almost worthless (at least in the high end of the market). If there are no originals, or digital records of the originals then no one can check a PHS document for authenticity against original records.
It might be in everyone's interest to fund a conversion to digital, even if the information stays in the possession of PHS. It is after all historic information of value to most Pontiac owners.
Kind of like paying for a new building for someone that has a huge collection of rare Pontiacs setting out in the weather that they don't want to sell. Unfortunate that it has to be done, but more unfortunate to lose the information.
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