Due to the unique nature of the museum's collections, researchers must observe the following when using source material:
- You must register each visit.
- Backpacks, briefcases, purses, coats, and other items not essential to research must be placed in lockers or other space provided.
- Research Center materials do not circulate; use is restricted to the reading room.
- Pens or other permanent markers are not allowed. Pencils and paper are available.
- When working with a boxed collection, remove only one folder of manuscripts at a time.
- Maintain existing order and arrangement of unbound materials. Notify staff if you think anything is missing or out of order.
- Advance notice is required for use of most original newspapers. Newspapers on microfilm can be viewed at any time.
- Materials may be photocopied if there is no danger of damage to the original document.
- Researchers are fully responsible for conforming to the laws of copyright, literary property rights, and libel.
Reference Assistance
For those unable to visit the museum, the Research Center can provide some assistance by mail, email or telephone. Due to the limits of staff availability, in-depth research is usually not possible. Contact the Research Center for more information.
Reproductions
Photocopy services are available in the Research Center. Photocopying may be restricted for fragile items.
Digital reproductions of photographs and other materials can be provided. To request a reproduction, please use the image request form below.
Fee Schedule
Reproductions
Photocopies $.20/page
Digital reproductions
Scanning fee $5/image
CD $2
Files can be sent by email when possible
Applicable postage applied to material sent by mail
Usage fees
A fee is added to the cost of each reproduction based on its proposed use:
Personal use $10/image
Print publication $50/image
Online presentation $50/image
Film and video $100/image
Advertising $100/image
Public display $20/image
Usage fees may be reduced or waived for non-profit organizations, local news media, scholarly publications, or student use.
Image request form