The Visual Image Study Collection contains over 20,000 slides and 8,000 photographs. The images on the right margin of the page represent some of the main subject groupings.

Researchers may now view over half of the collection by using our IRIS (Image Retrieval Information System) database to search records electronically. Every image is assigned a number and can be retrieved by number, subject matter, keyword, or full text search. Thumbnail views and full screen views of the images are available.

Slides and photographic prints may be examined in the library for study purposes. However, they cannot be loaned to researchers. Many of the images in the collection can be reproduced for purchase, subject to copyright regulation. Payment in advance is required for all photo orders. Allow two weeks after payment for photographic orders to be filled. Any rush, express mail or special handling request will result in an additional charge.

For price information or general inquiries regarding the collection, please contact Assistant Curator Kathleen Moenster at the JNEM Library at (voice) 314-655-1600.