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Access Restrictions
Open to qualified researchers with the exception of restricted materials. Restricted materials may include medical records and records with personally identifiable information. Unreformatted digital material in the collection is not accessible. Restricted boxes include R27. Items with preservation issues are also listed as restricted and may be available for use upon request after further Conservation review. These materials are in boxes R20-R22, R28, and 2785. The majority of materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. The index to the microfilm is stored onsite.
Use Restrictions
This collection is owned by the New-York Historical Society. Although the N-YHS owns this collection as physical property, the donor specifically retains all copyright and all other proprietary rights which may exist. The copyright law of the United States governs the making of photocopies and protects unpublished materials as well as published materials. Unpublished materials created before January 1, 1978 cannot be quoted in publication without permission of the copyright holder.