Q. May I photocopy or photograph items in Special Collections?

Yes. Researchers may make photographs/photocopies of most materials in Special Collections and the SC Historical Society holdings for use in personal research. If you are visiting onsite, you will be required to complete a waiver that is shared with researchers upon request.* 

Special Collections and the SC Historical Society will not reproduce materials if doing so would violate copyright law or donor restrictions, or if reproduction puts the materials at risk for damage. For more information on reproductions or to make a request, please see visit the respective website of the holding repository:

To learn more about reproductions and use of Special Collections materials, please visit https://speccoll.cofc.edu/reproductions-and-use/. To learn more about reproductions and use of SC Historical Society materials, please visit https://schistory.org/archives/start-research/photography-reproductive-services/. 

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