Access and Use
Copyright Status
Copyright in the unpublished writings of Ralph Ellison in these papers and in other collections in the custody of the Library of Congress is reserved. Consult reference staff in the Manuscript Division for further information.
Access and Restrictions
The papers of Ralph Ellison are open to research. The Closed series consists of original material too fragile for handling. Although the originals in the Closed series are not available for use, they are available as photocopies in the location from which the originals were removed. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting.