The State Historical Society of Iowa provides copy and reproduction services for physical materials in the collections when physical condition and copyright permits. A special use fee is charged for high-resolution, digital reproductions of photographs and other materials in the collection.
Copy Requests
Photocopies of most materials may be requested by visiting a Research Center or submitting a Reference Request.
| Copies | Charge |
|---|---|
| 8.5"x11" | $0.25/copy |
| 8.5"x14" | $0.50/copy |
| 11"x17" | $0.50/copy |
| Uncertified copies of indexed death certificates | $7.50/copy |
| State Archives photocopy certification of authenticity | $2.75/copy |
After 75 copies, a $20.00 service fee will be charged for each additional increment of 75 copies with a maximum of 300 copies per request.
| Delivery | Charge |
|---|---|
| USPS Mail, 1-15 copies | $3.00 |
| USPS Mail, each additional 15 copies | $1.00 |
| FAX | $1.00/page |
| Pickup | Free |
Image Requests
Digital image reproductions of photographs and other documents in the collection may be requested by submitting a reproduction request form. Digital image files are delivered in a .jpg file format at 600dpi resolution. Please review the image reproduction guidelines prior to submitting a request.
| Image Reproduction and Usage | Charge |
|---|---|
| Photocopy of Image | $0.25/copy |
| Digital Image | $20/image |
Special Usage Fee
| $30/image |
| Delivery | Charge |
|---|---|
| Email (up to five photos) | Free |
| CD/DVD — Pick-Up | $5.00/disk |
| CD/DVD — USPS Mail | $10.00/disk |