Digital Image Reproduction Request (for items not in Collections Online)

If you have not physically flagged this item for a photo order, library staff will undertake a brief search to see if materials are easily identifiable and will flag them for you.

To help with this, please add as much information as you can to the Title, Box Location / Call number, and Title / Description of Item fields.

If staff cannot identify the item you want duplicated, your order will be canceled and refunded.

Digital files are delivered via email. Images are reproduced in their original color.

File Size Options:

Standard - Internet publishing, reports, emails, student work, presentations, some printing (at original size or smaller only). Available in JPEG only. Approximately 1500 pixels on the long side of the original, ~300 ppi (pixels per inch), and 2 to 15 MB file size

Large - Most uses, including publishing and printing up to 16x20 inches (unless original is very small). Available in TIFF or JPEG. Approximately 3000-6000 pixels on the long side of the original, ~300-600 ppi (pixels per inch), and 20 to 60 MB file size.

Oversized - Must be selected for requesting scans of maps, posters, technical drawings, blueprints, or any other item that is larger than 24 X 36 inches. Image quality will depend on the size and legibility of the original item. Files are faithful digital reproductions and are digitized at an appropriate resolution to display details. Because each item is different we cannot give exact file sizes. Available in TIFF or JPEG.

Extra-Large (Exhibit Quality) - Very large printing, fine publishing, etc. Not every item can be ordered at this size (none of the 3-D collections, for example). Available in TIFF only. Approximately 6000+ pixels on the long side of the original, 300-600+ ppi (pixels per inch), and 20 to 100+ MB file size.

IF YOU WANT TO ORDER A COPY OF THE IMAGE, please select Digital File under image version.

If you continue with this ordering process you will be ordering licensing/use permissions ONLY and NOT a copy of the image.

Oversized items--maps, blueprints, posters, and any item larger than 24 X 36 inches--can only be ordered in the "Oversized" file size as they require special handling and equipment.

Your order may be canceled and refunded if you did not select Oversized and your item is larger format. If you aren't sure about your item, please ask library staff or call the library at 651-259-3300.

For more information about the user type options, please see the Photographs: Use Permissions and Licensing guide.

For more information about the use type options, please see the Photographs: Use Permissions and Licensing guide.

Extra-large size digital files are generally ordered for large-scale, professional projects like banners, posters, murals and so on. These are not normally ordered for personal use.

For Use agreement information, please include the following information about your project if known or relevant:

• Title
• Author
• Producer or publisher
• Website/URL
• Start and end dates

Information included in this section may not alter the terms and conditions as listed in the MNHS standard Conditions of Use.

By completing this order you are agreeing to abide by the standard MNHS Conditions of Use.

MNHS Image and Duplication Support for Community Projects

The Minnesota Historical Society offers some financial assistance to reduce the cost of reproduction orders placed by and for the use of some community groups. For more information and to see if you qualify, please see the MNHS Image and Duplication Support for Community Projects info page before placing this order.

For Community Digitization funding requests, please use the discount code COMMDIG25 on the checkout page in the box that asks for a discount code or gift card. This will make your order free while the request is being reviewed.