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Bristol Historical & Preservation Society in RI
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Research & Reproduction

RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS

Please email us at info@bhpsri.org or call (401) 253-7223 for an appointment.

RESEARCH FEES AT THE BH&PS LIBRARY

SECONDARY RESOURCES AND GENEALOGY

Members: Free

Non-Members: $10 per hour

RESEARCH FEES AT THE BH&PS SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

ARCHIVAL, PHOTOGRAPH & OBJECT COLLECTIONS

Members: $5 per hour

Non-Members: $15 per hour

REMOTE RESEARCH

The BH&PS staff will conduct research on behalf of researchers who are unable to travel to Bristol in person. After an initial project review, the BH&PS staff will provide an estimate of the time and cost for the inquiry. The first half hour of staff research is free, after which various fees may apply. Research will be completed after payment has been received.  Please note that the BH&PS is not obliged to undertake inquiries that require excessive time or cost to the institution. All services are contingent on staff availability.


STAFF RESEARCH FEES

Members: $15 per hour

Non-Members: $25 per hour

RESEARCH DETAILS

All in-person researchers must complete a Research Registration Form and adhere to the following:


Patron Belongings

  • The BH&PS reserves the right to decline use of its facilities to any person.
  • Face masks must be worn at all times within the building.
  • Patrons must leave all personal belongings in designated areas.
  • Personal laptops are permitted, but cases must be stored with other personal belongs.
  • Cameras and mobile phones are permitted but monitored. See the Personal Photography Policy and Agreement for requirements and conditions. 
  • Scanners, camera stands, and lighting equipment are not permitted.
  • No food or drink is permitted, including gum, candy, water, and cough drops.
  • All personal items brought into the BH&PS are subject to staff inspection upon exit.


Handling Materials

  • Patrons must wash hands before handling the collections.
  • Maintaining the original order of the collection is essential to our ability to retrieve artifacts. Please examine one folder at a time and keep materials in order.
  • All collections are non-circulating. All materials must be viewed at the BH&PS.
  • Items must be handled with care, and pages turned slowly.
  • Items must remain flat on the table while being viewed.
  • Please refrain from applying pressure when viewing manuscripts and special collections; note taking on the surface of the materials and tracing are prohibited.
  • Items must remain in their protective enclosures. Researchers wishing to view items outside of their enclosures must ask for staff assistance. Staff may request that you wear white cotton gloves to limit deterioration of original materials. Gloves will be provided.
  • All items must be returned to staff. Please do not re-shelve materials.


Reproduction Fees

All fees are per item for one-time, non-exclusive use. Turn-around times are based on a variety of factors, including the complexity of the project and staff availability.


SCANNING (cost is per image)

Commercial:
Original size up to 8x10        $10.00 
Original size to 11x17            $18.00 
Original size to 16x20            $37.00 
Larger than 16x20: These cannot be scanned in-house. Please email for price quote. 

Scholarly Use:  
Original size up to 8x10        $ 5.00 
Original size to 11x17            $ 9.00 
Original size to 16x20            $20.00 
Larger than 16x20: These cannot be scanned in-house. Please email for price quote.  

Member:
Original size up to 8x10       $ 1.00
Original size to 11x17           $ 3.00
Original size to 16x20           $10.00
Larger than 16x20: These cannot be scanned in-house. Please email for price quote.  


COLOR CORRECTION & RESIZING (cost is per image) 

Commercial:

Basic color balance              $ 8.00 
Basic damage repair            $ 8.00 
Resizing                                     $ 2.00 

Scholarly Use:
Basic color balance              $ 4.00 
Basic damage repair            $ 4.00 
Resizing                                     $ 1.00 

Member:
Basic color balance              $ 2.00
Basic damage repair            $ 2.00
Resizing                                     Free


COPYING (cost is per page)

Commercial:                          $ .50 

Scholarly Use:                       $ .25  

Member:                                   $ .15  


OUR MISSION


The mission of the Society is to stimulate interest in the history of Bristol, Rhode Island, through education, research, and the collection and preservation of historic objects.


The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) Organization.

Copyright © 2018 Bristol Historical & Preservation Society - All Rights Reserved.

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