Access and Use
Copyright Status
The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of the Confederate States of America in these records and in other collections in the custody of the Library of Congress is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Access and Restrictions
The records of the Confederate States of America are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.