Over 9000 photos in my iPhoto library have just vanished - it says they're there but I can't view them

iphoto has just lost over 9000 photos.  They have just vanished.  I NEED THEM.  Please somebody tell me what to do.

it says they're there but I can't view them
Please explain - what does happen? What "says they are there"? Have you loaded yoru backup?
What have you tried?
LN

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