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

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


Your price depends on the selections below:










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:

Small - 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.

Extra-Large - 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--like maps or posters--can only be ordered in the "Large" file size as they require special handling and equipment.

Scans of these materials are approximately 300 to 600 dpi.











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.

If you are applying for Community Digitization funding, please use the code COMMDIG24 on the payment screen. This will make your order free while your request is being reviewed.

About this service: 

High-quality digital images of materials in the MNHS collections can be ordered using this service. This includes photos that do not appear in Collections Online, as well as maps, posters, documents, blueprints, and photo-negatives.

To use this service you will need to complete this form completely including Collection/Record Title/Identifier and Document Title.  Requests without full image identification will not be processed. If you need help placing an order with this service, please talk to library staff if in-person or call the library at 651-259-3300.

Prices:


Order Completion Schedule: 
  • It is currently taking 3 to 6 weeks to process and deliver photograph reproductions.
  • New orders are processed on Thursdays and Fridays only
  • Rush service is not available at this time
  • For orders with 20+ images, please contact us for an estimated completion date.
For More Information:


For general information or to get help with this service, please contact the library:
E-mail: library.permissions@mnhs.org
Phone: (651) 259-3300

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