Forgive me if I snip responses wildly; most of this was Vince:
Is there
anyone in the area sufficiently dedicated to volunteer sorting
and inventorying services? [...]
I am in the PDX area, and could probably help with a garage or a storage
unit or two. If we are talking warehouses, it would need to be more than
just me :-).
Also, while my time is probably less encumbered than most, my expertise is
somewhat narrow. If it is later than about the mid-80s, others will
probably know more about it.
I've e-mailed her a similar offer of help if she's here in Seattle.
If you consider your expertise narrow, mine is still more so; but if
nothing else I can always refer truly interesting - or puzzling - items to
the list for help. Who knows? Maybe it would help someone find something
they've been hunting for. :)
-O.-