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Access to original items and information regarding the rights and limitations – Highsmith M. Carol: to view, as well as citing and publishing material, reproducing this for information purposes.

  • Rights Notice: There are no known limitations on the publishing of this material.
  • Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-highsm-16023 (digital file from its original) LC-HS503-5528 (color film transparency).
  • Call Number: LC-HS503- 5528 (ONLINE) [P&P].
  • Access Advisory: -.

    • Obtaining Copies

    You can download it yourself if an image is being displayed. (On the site, only some images are displayed as thumbnails because you have access to larger size images, considering rights of the Library of Congress.)

    Alternatively, you have the option to acquire duplicates of different varieties through the Duplication Services of the Library of Congress.

  • If the digital image is a reproduction from an original image, whether it is made directly from the original or from an intermediate transparency or negative copy, the qualities of the digital image depend on the purpose of publication. If the digital image is intended for display, it starts with a reproduction number above the field labeled “Reproduction Number.”
  • If there is information listed in the Reproduction Number field above: You can use the reproduction number to purchase a copy from Duplication Services. It will be made from the source listed in the parentheses after the number.

    To obtain a copy that includes the catalog record (“About This Item”) and to ensure a colored or tinted version, please provide the Call Number mentioned above. If the original only contains black-and-white (“b&w”) sources, you can usually purchase a high-quality colored copy.

  • If there is no information provided above the Reproduction Number field, you can usually buy a high-quality duplicate through Duplication Services. Make sure to include the catalog record (“About This Item”) when making your request and refer to the Call Number mentioned above.

    • Price catalogs, contact details, and purchase forms can be found on the Duplication Services website.

    Access to Originals

    Please use the following steps to determine whether you need to fill out a slip and call out for a substitute image, which is often available in the form of microfilm or a print copy, in some cases, in order to view the original item(s) in the Photographs and Prints Reading Room.

  • Has the item been digitized? (A small thumbnail image will be visible on the left.)

  • Yes, the item is digitized. Please use the digital image in preference to requesting the original. All images can be viewed at a large size when you are in any reading room at the Library of Congress. In some cases, only thumbnail (small) images are available when you are outside the Library of Congress because the item is rights restricted or has not been evaluated for rights restrictions. As a preservation measure, we generally do not serve an original item when a digital image is available. If you have a compelling reason to see the original, consult with a reference librarian. (Sometimes, the original is simply too fragile to serve. For example, glass and film photographic negatives are particularly subject to damage. They are also easier to see online where they are presented as positive images.)
  • No, the object is not digitized. Please proceed to number 2.

  • Are the Access Advisory or Call Number fields above indicating the presence of a non-digital alternative, such as microfilm or copy prints?

  • Yes, another surrogate exists. Reference staff can direct you to this surrogate.
  • No, there is no other substitute available. Please proceed to number 3.
  • The object can be provided when it is available and instructions on how to complete a call slip can be obtained from the reference staff. For other materials, appointments will be necessary for the same day or future requests. In most cases, the original documents can be accessed within a few minutes. If a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate is not visible, please complete a call slip in the Prints and Photographs Reading Room.

    • Please contact the staff in the Reference Room of the Photographs and Prints department at 202-707-6394, and press 3, between 8:30 and 5:00 to inquire about our services or ask for assistance from a librarian.