Reproduction of Archival Materials

We scan materials from our collections on request, and also allow researchers to photograph archival materials themselves. To request digitization or make an appointment to visit the Caltech Archives, register as a researcher and email us at archives@caltech.edu. Please find information on digitization fees below.

Your use of Caltech Archives materials is subject to these conditions:

• 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 a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific 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 to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.
• Therefore, if you wish to publish or otherwise reuse copyrighted materials which we provide you beyond the extent of fair use, you are responsible for seeking permission from the copyright holder. In some cases, that is Caltech, and you may ask us for permission. In many cases, though, copyright to a work may be held by its creators, those creators’ heirs, or their publishers.

Fees and Services

Reproduction fees are separate from fees for copyright permission. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and check.

Reproduction and Service Fees

For Caltech faculty, students, and staff, we scan up to 500 pages per calendar year without charge.

Use fees for images under Caltech copyright

Use fees for audio and video under Caltech copyright