Thank you for your interest in Visible Legacy Private Collections. Your use of this site is governed by the following terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.
Some of the collections held by Visible Legacy Collections may have restrictions on access. To request access to restricted material, please agree to abide by these extended guidelines and request access using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Guidelines for Use of Visible Legacy Private Collections
The user will respect the unpublished nature of manuscript content and, in particular, will recognize that disclosure of its contents might constitute an invasion of privacy if published in any manner.
The user is expected to be familiar with or at least aware of obligations imposed by the laws of libel and those protecting copyrights.
All necessary permissions will be obtained by the user before any publication occurs.
Reproductions
Reproductions are made for private study, scholarship, or research use and may not be transferred to others, further reproduced, or published without written permission of the individual or institution that holds the copyrights.
Copyright
The material within the Visible Legacy Private Collections is protected under the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code).
Securing copyright clearance, permission to publish or reproduce materials in the Visible Legacy Private Collections is the responsibility of the patron, who assumes all responsibility for infringement of copyright or publication rights belonging to the author, the author's heirs or assigns, and for obtaining all necessary permissions from the author, heirs or assigns.
Visible Legacy is not the owner of literary rights or copyright unless such rights have been specifically granted by the author or donor, or their heirs or assigns. Visible Legacy does not assume any legal responsibility for any infringement of literary, copyright or publication rights belonging to the author, heirs or assigns.
Patrons are requested to use the preferred citation that designates the Visible Legacy Private Collections as the repository for any material used in a published work.
Access Restrictions
Some of the collections held by Visible Legacy Private Collections may have restrictions on access. Collections may be restricted based on confidentiality, copyright, or by donor request. Patrons requesting access to restricted materials must contact the person or agency imposing the restriction. Access to restricted collections cannot be granted without written authority.
Visible Legacy Private Collections reserves the right to refuse or terminate service at it's sole discretion.