Research Requests and Material Use Policies

In-person Research Policies

• Digital photographing/scanning of materials is prohibited without prior, pre-arranged authorization and guidance from the curator
• In-person researchers must call or email to make an appointment at least 5 days in advance
• A staff member or volunteer must be present in the room with the researcher
• Researchers must wear curatorial gloves to handle original documents or photographs
• Researchers cannot remove materials from plastic sleeves without permission and assistance
  from NHC staff/volunteer

Research Requests by email, phone, Facebook, walk-in, snail mail

Quick answer (little or no time spent answering question) – No charge
More involved inquiries:

• First 30 minutes of research – no charge (members/non-members)
• 30 minutes to 2 hours – $10 – members; $20 – non-members
• More than 2 hours – $15 per hour – members; $20 per hour – non-members