The staff of the McGovern Historical Center is available to answer research questions, provide information on the availability of books or archival collections, and consult on the best resources for your historical projects. Some consulting is available on the preservation of historical collections. Staff can provide up to two hours of assistance. For projects lasting beyond two hours, you or a proxy researcher will need to review the materials in the reading room. A list of proxy researchers can be provided upon request. Contact Us.
The McGovern Historical Center has two locations for its rare book collections and archival collections. Please review our locations and hours.
An appointment is required for use of rare book collection items.To schedule an appointment for the Rare Book Room, use the Make an Appointment Form.
To visit the archives, an appointment is recommended. You will need to provide us with a list of requested materials at least one day in advance, so we can have the materials ready for you. To schedule an appointment, use the Make an Appointment Form.
Before visiting the McGovern Historical Center, please complete the User Registration form.
Depending on the condition of the item, the McGovern Center will make digital images or photocopies of historical materials available to requesting clients. In some cases, the client may be permitted to take digital photographs on-site. This decision is made by the Archivist.
The McGovern Historical Center can fulfill requests for photocopies, high-quality digital duplication, and licensing for publication according to the fees listed below.
| Service | TMC Library Member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| Photocopy Fees | $0.25 per page | $0.30 per page |
| Scanned Image Fees For private, education use |
$9.00 per image | $12.00 per image |
| Scanned Image Fees For publication, non-profit book or journal with less than 3,000 distribution |
$35.00 per image | |
| Scanned Image Fees In a major journal, book, or media production |
$50.00 per image | |
| Scanned Image Fees Oversize, audiovisual materials that require outside vendor services. |
At cost for service | |
| Sales tax will be added to the total request order. | ||
To order digital or print copies, complete the Photograph Request form below. Review the Copyright and Use Policies of the McGovern Historical Center before submitting a request.
Below is a list of forms to access materials at the McGovern Historical Center. Select the appropriate form to submit your request.