Cannot open a set of files in iPhoto

I was uploading photos from my camera and the battery went out - because I was uploading such a huge card, I had to do it three times before it was successful. No problems in iPhoto but after a couple months I noticed that in addition to my original files e.g. IMG_2070, there were IMG20701 and IMG20702 files in the Library. Stupidly concerned that I was wasting space, I deleted the _1 and _2 files. Now I can't read any of the files in iphoto although when I click on the "original" files themselves, they open just fine in Preview, I can upload/email them, etc. It also seems iPhoto has created "ghost" _1 files, not sure why, but they have zero size and won't open. Also, the orientation of all the vertical photos is now horizontal.
Is there a way to fix this? I unfortunately deleted the files from the sd card so I have to work with what's left here, if possible. I am normally not so foolish so trust that you can walk me through fixing my mistake and thank you in advance!

pointofit:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. How did you delete those "extra" files? From the Finder or from within iPhoto? If it was from the Finder then you've committed the cardinal sin of iPhoto and may have damaged the library as far as those particular files are concerned. Evidently each attempt to import those files was successful to some point and the duplicates were added to the library.
You can start by trying to rebuild the library as follows: launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys depressed and follow the instructions to rebuild the library. Select the first three options.
What you experienced is exactly why I strongly suggest other users to use a card reader to upload from their camera to a folder on the desktop first and then into iPhoto. An extra step but avoids the pitfalls of low battery or accidental disconnection of the camera during import.
Post back with the results of the rebuild and, if unsuccessful, we can go from there.
Happy Holidays
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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