Unable to import previous iphoto files

I provoked a disaster lately and had to re-install the system. I then tried to import all the photos to the picture library which still exist 1. in the hard disk and 2. in my Powerbook but when I click import after I select the folders nothing happens. When I cancel the import, the iPhoto (version 2) quits. I would be grateful for your help.

First, iPhoto will not import any file that resides within the iPhoto Library folder. You must move them to the desktop and import from there.
Here are two Apple KB documents that you should be aware of, particularly the second one:
iPhoto Library Description
Don't tamper with files in the iPhoto Library folder from the Finder
What version of iPhoto did you have on your PB originally? If it was V2 then you cannot use update to a newer version as V2 was the last free, downloadable version. All versions after that had to be obtained thru the purchase of the iLife suite of applications or came with the purchase of a new computer.
If you had a later version that came with your PB it will be located on the install disks that came with your computer. See Macintosh Restore DVD: How to install iMovie, iPhoto, or iTunes using Mac OS X Software Install.

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