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Research Library

The Historical Society is the primary repository for print materials, maps, and photographs that have a bearing on Humboldt County history. The Society's Research Library contains collections of genealogical information as well as local history.

The research library is available on a drop-in basis during our open hours:

  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday evenings, 4 to 8 p.m. Membership and bookstore services are open as usual.

Research requests are best handled by mail or e-mail, be as specific as possible about what is needed and what you already know about the topic.

E-mail research requests - fill in the subject line and include telephone number

Non-Member Services

Research for telephone, e-mail and written requests (per hour): $20.00

Member Services

Research for telephone, e-mail and written requests (per hour): $10.00

Services for Members and Non-Members alike

Reproduction of Wills
  • scanned image or photocopy: $5.00
  • manual reproduction (one hour research time)- $20.00
Photocopies:
  • 8 ½” x 11” and 8 ½” x 14”: 25 cents/page
  • 11” x 17”: 50 cents/page
Color copies:   $3.00

Conditions of Sale of a reprint from the HCHS Photo Collection

  1. Permission is granted for one-time use of prints only.
  2. Prints may not be made for resale.
  3. If an image is published in a newspaper, journal, brochure, book or the like, a creditline similar to the following must be included near the published photo:
      “Humboldt County Historical Society Collection”
    • If known and when possible, credit should also be given the photographer of the image.
    • This is an agreement between the Humboldt County Historical Society (HCHS) and the second party, granting the second party permission for limited use of the particular photographs selected. This permission does not extend to other parties. All copyright interests or rights to reproduce or further use the images covered by this agreement are retained by the HCHS.
    • We request that patrons who use HCHS photographs in a published form donate a copy of the publication to the Society’s Research Center.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
REQUEST FOR COPIES FROM SOCIETY’S PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION

The price for each photo print includes an ACCESS FEE, A PRINTING FEE and perhaps, a FEE TO COVER THE COSTS OF PREPARING A NEGATIVE.

The ACCESS FEE IS DETERMINED BY INTENDED USE:

  • Color photocopy of a HCHS photo: $3

  • Private use of a HCHS photo, no publication: $5 per photo

  • Publication of a HCHS photo for scholarsly, non-profit use: $20 per photo

  • Commerical use of a HCHS photo (for publication or advertising): $20 minimum per photo

  • Digital copies of a HCHS photo is determined by its use - $5 private use, $20 publication, $20 minimum commercial use

These fees are samples. We are in the process of renegotiating our photographic printing fees. Please e-mail us for a reliable estimate. Nov 20, 2007

PRINTING FEE

Size Price for Members Price for Non-Members
5 x 7 $3.00 $5.25
8 X 10 $4.25 $8.50
11 X 14 $8.50 $12.50
Negative fee $4.00 $5.00

ALLOW 10-14 DAYS FOR PREPARATION OF PRINTS PLUS ONE WEEK FOR DELIVERY