Permissions

Permission to Use Reproductions

Acquiring copies of materials in any format from Special Collections does not confer the right to recopy, reproduce, publish, or exhibit them without the express written consent of Swem’s Special Collections or the holder of the copyright to those materials, if another entity. All reproductions of Special Collections material must include the credit or attribution line provided by Special Collections. 

Material from Swem’s Special Collections is made available for research and educational uses. Any other uses may require permission of the copyright holder. Material from Swem’s Special Collections to be used for anything other than research and educational uses must be discussed with the Director of Special Collections. The first step in the discussion is the completion and submission of the Permission to Publish form to the Director of Special Collections.

How To Request Permission

  1. Complete the Permission to Publish form, and print and sign it.
  2. Mail or email (spcoll@wm.edu) the completed form to Special Collections.
  3. You will be provided a one-time authorization letter.