Obtaining Reproductions
You may request photocopies and digital reproductions of materials held at the National Willa Cather Center (NWCC) through the archivist's office, whenever collection materials are not at risk and whenever permitted by United States copyright law. Archive staff will make all such reproductions according to the fee schedule, for private study, scholarship, or research use and may not be transferred to others, further reproduced, or published without the written permission of the National Willa Cather Center and/or the individual or institution that holds copyright. Materials deemed particularly fragile may not be reproducible in all formats. Fees are subject to change, and payment must be received before digital or physical reproductions are released.
Photocopies per page = $0.10
Oversized and color copies per page = $0.25
Digital Reproduction, 300 dpi, (per image) = $15.00
Photographic print, 5 x 7 = $15.00
Photographic print, 8 x 10 = $20.00
Handling charge for all physical copies = $5.00 plus postage
Archivist's research fees = $30/hour
Publishing, Exhibiting, and Broadcasting Collection Materials
Any publication of images from the National Willa Cather Center materials must be approved in writing and may be subject to usage fee. These fees are separate from any fees which might be assigned or assessed by the copyright holder. "Publication" includes print, electronic (online or other media), film, microfilm, or other recorded materials. Permission for image use must be obtained in advance, in writing, from the National Willa Cather Center by completing a Request for Permission to Publish, Exhibit, or Broadcast form. The fees listed below are for non-exclusive use of a single image unless otherwise indicated. They are assessed in addition to reproduction charges (above) and must be paid in advance of publication. Only those images actually used in publication are subject to fees. If a request covers more than one form of publication, the fees are cumulative.
Books: Text Illustration
One time use, one country
2,000 copies or less = $50.00
2,001-10,000 copies = $100.00
10,001 or more copies = $200.00
One time use, worldwide
2,000 copies or less = $75.00
2,001-10,000 copies = $150.00
10,001 or more copies = $250.00
Book Jacket / Cover Illustration
One time use, one country
2,000 copies or less = $150.00
2,001-10,000 = $350.00
10,001 or more copies = $450.00
One time use, worldwide
2,000 copies or less = $200.00
2,001-10,000 copies = $400.00
10,001 or more copies = $500.00
Periodicals: Text Illustration
One time use, one country
Circ. 1,000 or less = no fee
Circ. 1,001-10,000 = $50.00
Circ. 10,001-99,999 = $100.00
Circ. 100,000+ = $200.00
One time use, worldwide
Circ. 1,000 or less = no fee
Circ. 1,001 - 10,000 = $75.00
Circ. 10,001 - 99,999 = $150.00
Circ. 100,000+ = $250.00
Periodicals: Cover Illustration
One time use, one country
Circ. of 1,000 or less = no fee
Circ. 1,001 - 10,000 = $150.00
Circ. 10,001 - 99,999 = $350.00
Circ. 100,000+ = $450.00
One time use, worldwide
Circ. 1,000 or less = no fee
Circ. 1,001 - 10,000 = $200.00
Circ. 10,001 - 99,999 = $400.00
Circ. 100,000+ = $500.00
Other Print Products
calendars, posters, greeting cards, postcards, novelty items, etc.
Print run 1000 or less = $200.00
Print run 1,001 - 9,999 = $300.00
Print run 10,000+ = $500.00
Electronic Formats:
For non-exclusive, one-time single country rights only. For additional rights, contact the archivist's office.
Images for Commercial Use
Websites $200 per image
Broadcast advertising = $1000 per image
Broadcast of Still Images:
One country: = $200.00
Worldwide: = $300.00
Home video distribution: $100 per image in addition to broadcast fees
Feature films use of Still Image:
U.S. Distribution = $700.00
World Distribution = $1,200.00
For home video format, add $100 per image
Translations: Contact the WCF for pricing.
Microforms and Facsimiles: Contact the WCF for pricing.