Convert old (1990) Works files

I have some old files which were created in 1990 on an SE with whatever version of Works came with those computers. The computer, the applications, and the person who created the files are no longer available. Files were text documents, spreadsheets, and databases. Is there any readily available translator? If not are the file formats available so that I could attempt my own conversion?
The text files are easy. I have an idea of what is in the spreadsheet and database files, but I do not know what data structures were used.
Thanks,
Lynn

Welcome to Apple Discussions Lynn
Around 1990, the current version was likely ClarisWorks 4. What happens when you try to open these files with AppleWorks? Do you get an I/O error message? Do you even have AppleWorks?
There is a problem with AppleWorks 6.2.9, the current version, being unable to open about half of ClarisWorks 4 or earlier files. The only solution is to use any other version of AppleWorks 6, including the Classic component of 6.2.9 - 6.2.8, or AppleWorks 5 in Classic. If there aren't a lot, please post back here & I will give you instructions to send them to me for conversion.
I'm not sure if the current version of MacLink Plus by DataViz can open all types of these older ClarisWorks files, but you should be able to find out from their website.
Peggy

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