One library has images only, other library has library data & thumbs

Hi,
Somehow, after a crash recovery, I ended up with 2 libraries with info from each in the other library.
One library has about 4100 full size images- but no keywords, albums or roll names, and the other library has all keywords, albums and roll names, but no images- just the thumbs for about 4000 images.
I tried to merge them with iPhoto Library Manager, and that brought in the albums, but no keywords or smart folders or roll names.
Is there way to combine the 2 libraries?
Thanks,
Guy

Guy:
Open the library that has just the thumbnail images like this and see if the Originals folder has you full sized image files. If it does then do the following:
Using iPhoto Library Manager to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
1 -Download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.
2 -Click on the Add Library button, navigate to your User/Pictures folder and select your iPhoto Library folder.
3 - Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the File->Rebuild Library menu option
4 - In the next window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed.
5 - Click on the Create button.
Note: It may take some time to create the new library if you have a lot of photos. Report back on how long it took and how many photos you have in the library so we can give other users an idea of how long it may take.
That should give you your library back. If all is well then you can delete the two other libraries that you don't need.
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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