The following policy applies to photographs from the Park Ridge Historical Society collections. At this time, we do not have a searchable catalog of our photographic collection, however you may contact the Historical Society if you are unable to locate a photo using other sources listed below in bold.
Park Ridge Historical Society
Photographic Archive Access & Reproduction Policy
The large vintage photograph collection is among the most valuable source materials in the archives of the Park Ridge Historical Society. Photographs range in age from post-Civil War to modern era. Community members, students, and researchers are first encouraged to access information and photographs through our local Park Ridge History volumes that have been published over the years (Ex. –Park Ridge Milestones of History by Milton E. Nelson). In addition, the Park Ridge History Center website (www.parkridgehistorycenter.org) is an additional source for local history and photographs. Many Park Ridge photos are also available in the public domain through a simple internet search (including Illinois Digital Archives at www.idaillinois.org). If a specific photograph is sought from the Historical Society archives for research or personal use, patrons are encouraged to contact and/or set up an appointment at the Park Ridge History Center. Students may have access to archives and photographs free of charge for educational purposes only. Historical photographs are available to the public for purchase for a set fee (as described below). Permission to use photographs for publication on the internet or for use in book publication is strictly by written permission only from the Park Ridge Historical Society.
Photographs of PRHS exhibits are allowed for study purposes only. Images may not be reproduced.
Personal camera use only – scanners not allowed. (The Park Ridge Historical Society does reserve the right to deny permission to photograph its collections at its discretion.)
Photograph Reproduction Fee Structure:
Single photograph for personal use (written/signed permission required): $50
Single photograph for use in book or periodical publication: $100
(photo must be credited to the Park Ridge Historical Society)
For the purchase of any reproductions of archival materials or any related questions please contact the staff at the Park Ridge Historical Society at www.parkridgehistorycenter.org or 847-696-1973. Individuals looking to purchase multiple photographs are encouraged to contact the PRHS board directly.
WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted works. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Park Ridge Historical Society, and its agents, against all claims, demands, costs, and expenses incurred by copyright infringement or any other legal or regulatory cause of action arising from the use of these photographs.
Archive document / Photograph Reproduction / Camera Use Policy
I have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions listed above:
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Signature of PRHS board member
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