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Audiovisual Access Policies and Procedures
Access to some audiovisual materials in this collection is available through digitized access copies. Researchers may view an item's original container, but the media themselves are not available for playback because of preservation concerns. Materials that have already been digitized are noted in the collection's finding aid and can be requested in our reading room.
Audiovisual materials that have not been preserved may not be available to researchers. Materials not yet digitized will need to have access copies made before they can be used. To request an access copy, or if you are unsure if an item has been digitized, please contact Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, special.collections@nyu.edu, 212-998-2596 with the collection name, collection number, and a description of the item(s) requested. A staff member will respond to you with further information.
Born-Digital Access Policies and Procedures
An access terminal for born-digital materials in the collection is available by appointment for reading room viewing and listening only. Researchers may view an item's original container and/or carrier, but the physical carriers themselves are not available for use because of preservation concerns.
Conditions Governing Access
All journals and diaries, housed in Boxes 19-31, are restricted until January 1, 2098. All incoming and outgoing correspondence written during the period of between January 1, 1988 and January 1, 2017, including letters and printed-out emails, is restricted until January 1, 2047. Certain materials may be released prior to January 1, 2047 with written permission of the donor. This correspondence is housed in Boxes 31-38.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright (or related rights to publicity and privacy) for materials in this collection, created by Fay Chiang, was not transferred to New York University. Permission to use materials must be secured from the copyright holder.
