Media Duplication Service

Virtual access copies can be sent via temporary digital link to your email address. Files will not be downloadable, but will play straight from the file delivery system. To view them, you'll need a device (computer/phone/etc.) that can play MP4 files (for film/video clips) or WAV/MP3 files (for audio clips).

These are reproductions of media that are for your own personal, research, or pre-production use. Video and film files are watermarked MP4s. Audio files are WAV or MP3s. Files can emailed for a $5 transfer fee, or sent via USPS as a CD or DVD for a $10 shipping fee.

Physical access copies are available to view or listen to only at the Gale Family Library. If you select this choice, library staff will reach out to let you know when you can come to the library to access your request.

Access copies can be viewed digitally or in person at the library. There is generally no charge for this service, though digitization fees may apply for access requests that involve multiple films, videos, or audio clips that haven't yet been made digitally available.

I understand that all copies are for research only. They may not be shown publicly, quoted, or broadcast without written permission of the Minnesota Historical Society and the copyright holder.

This form does not constitute permission for exhibition, quotation, or broadcast. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Minnesota Historical Society from all claims damages, costs and expenses arising out of or from any unauthorized use of this research copy.

When media is used for production or other public use, further permission and licensing is required. Granting permission for duplication does not grant permission to exhibit, quote from, or broadcast this item.

Library permissions staff will contact you regarding details of use.

Once order is placed, staff will assess costs and send an order total to you via email. If order total exceeds your budget, at this time you can opt to cancel your order before providing payment. Orders will be processed within 15 business days of receiving payment.

All requests for high-resolution and/or public use media files need to have the exact number of seconds from each item that will be used publicly. If you aren't sure yet how many seconds to request, please select either a Personal/Research or Access copy of the media clip that you're interested in.

Please go back to the beginning of this form and request a Personal/Research or an Access copy.

Please click here to go to the Production Quality Media Permissions/Licensing Form.

After you've filled out the form, library staff will contact you with next steps. You do not need to do anything else for this request.