Access and Use
Copyright Status
Copyright in the unpublished writings of Hannah Arendt in these papers and in other collections of papers in the custody of the Library of Congress has been dedicated to the public, with the exception of any work which at the time of her death was under contract with a publisher.
Access and Restrictions
The papers of Hannah Arendt are open to research. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use. Access to digital content is available onsite only in the Manuscript Reading Room and requires advanced notice. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting.