Due to renovations at the New-York Historical Society, the Gilder Lehrman Collection will be closed from June 1, 2008 through the spring of 2009. During this time, we will be unable to accommodate researchers or process any requests for images or photocopies.

Image Requests

If you would like to request copies of images from the Collection, please contact Jody Cary, Publishing Coordinator, at photography@gilderlehrman.com. You may also refer to the following forms:

If you cannot open a PDF file, you may download the Adobe Reader software from the following site: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Visiting the Collection (beginning in 2009)

The Collection may be consulted by qualified researchers in its Reading Room by appointment. Reading Room hours are Monday through Friday
11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [the Reading Room is closed on Fridays in the summer]. You may link to the online catalogue of the GLC to assist in preparation of the request at www.gilderlehrman.org/search. Researchers can apply for access by submitting the following:

1. A written request containing a description of the purpose and scope of the research project. The request must also state the materials being requested and an explanation of why access to the original materials is necessary for research.
   
2. A letter of recommendation specifically addressed to the Gilder Lehrman Collection from a source qualified to evaluate the applicant's use of original materials and/or ability to conduct historical research.

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