Research Service Information
The Cornwall Historical Society has on file resources to help with genealogical questions and to provide information about aspects of local history. In addition the Society has a large collection of photographs. Inquiries in person are welcome during seasonal open hours and by appointment. Phone (860-672-0505)Questions should be submitted in writing, either by e-mail to CornHistSoc@optonline.net or to Research — Cornwall Historical Society, P.O. Box 115, Cornwall, CT 06753.
Fees:
Society volunteers will do a free preliminary 15-minute search of our collections. If additional research time would be worthwhile and potential resources and facilities are identified, you may request further research, for which a fee of $15.00 per hour will be charged.
• Simple copying charges: $0.25 per page.
• Color or special size copies: $0.75
Photographs:
Copies of photographs will require two weeks processing, and there is a separate policy covering their use. For more information on the use of photographs, see our Photographic Services Fee Schedule and Application for Permission.
Any person or entity requesting research services shall hold harmless the Cornwall Historical Society, staff and volunteers from any legal claims or damages arising from or out of any information provided as a result of the Research Service.
To make arrangements for Research Service, download this file and return to the Cornwall Historical Society.
Photographic Services Fee Schedule
Slides
For patrons requesting 35 mm color slides, the fees are:
Slide Rental |
$15.00 for up to 3 months |
Duplicate from existing slide |
$10.00 |
New Slide (new photography) |
$25.00 |
Digital Images and Scans
The Cornwall Historical Society will attempt to grant all requests for digital images. However, there may be instances where obtaining a high-resolution (or publishable) digital scan is not possible due to equipment and staff restraints.
Existing Digital Images
For patrons wishing to obtain and existing digital image, the fees are:
High Resolution (or TIFF) scan |
$10.00 per image |
Low Resolution (of JPEG) scan |
$7.00 per image |
New Scans
For patrons wishing to have an image scanned, the fees are:
High Resolution (or TIFF) scan |
$15.00 per image |
Low Resolution (of JPEG) scan |
$10.00 per image |
Color Prints
The fees for color prints made from existing negatives are:
Print Size |
From Existing Negative |
8” x 10” or smaller |
$20.00 |
11” x 14” |
$30.00 |
16” x 20” |
$40.00 |
Larger than 16” x 20” |
Available upon request |
Prints from New Negatives
If the negative does not exist for the image requested, we will first need to prepare a negative from the original material before a print can be produced. Keep in mind that this will also require addition time. The fees are:
| Print Size | Flat Objects (under 48”) | 3-D Objects and Flat Objects (over 48”) |
| 8” x 10” or smaller | $50.00 | $60.00 |
| 11” x 14” | $60.00 | $75.00 |
| 16” x 20” | $70.00 | $100.00 |
| Larger than 16” x 20” | Available upon request | Available upon request |
Permission Fees for Public Use
Purchase or rental of photographic material from the Cornwall Historical Society does NOT constitute an authorization to display, publish, or reproduce that material. Permission is granted through contract ONLY. The amount of the authorization fee is dependent upon the nature and purpose of the publication or display involved. Images obtained for personal use, rather than public use, do not usually require payment of a permission fee. All rights granted are non-exclusive and one-time.Use fees are:
| Distribution | Non-Profit Use | Commercial Use |
| North America | $25.00 for first item $15.00 for each additional item |
$40.00 for first item $20.00 for each additional item |
| World Wide | $50.00 for first item $25.00 for each additional item |
$80.00 for first item $40.00 for each additional item |
Postage and Handling Fees
Fees apply to up to five (5) items; add $1.00 per additional item. Fees are:
| Location | Regular Post | Express or Overnight |
| Domestic | $5.00 | $30.00 |
| 11” x 14” | $11.00 | $50.00 |
Prices are subject to change without notice. Orders requiring RUSH services (less than four weeks notice) are subject to addition service fees. Additional charges may apply for special circumstances. We require payment in full in advance of all orders.