Access and Use
Copyright Status
The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of scrapbooks compiled by Thompson and Chesson, (1797-1886) and the Rare Book and Special Collection Division is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.)
Access and Restrictions
The scrapbooks compiled by Thompson and Chesson are open for research, but the scrapbooks themselves are brittle and are in poor condition. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Book and Special Collections Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.