Using the Archives

Jeff Place and Stephanie Smith are the archivists. The Archives' contact information is below. Please make an appointment if you wish to consult materials in the Rinzler Archives, as we do not have the resources to handle walk-ins. Let us know what materials and subjects you are interested in so we can determine if they are available, as some materials are stored offsite.

If you wish to request copies of photographs in our collections for research use or license photographs for publication, please submit this form and return by mail, fax, or email, or contact us for further information. Requests for copies of other types of material are considered on a case by case basis, subject to copyright, other restrictions, and staff resources. Please contact the archivists for further information.

TV and Film Production Guidelines

The Smithsonian has developed guidelines to be used by television and film producers in working with Smithsonian units. The guidelines describe key areas that should be addressed when working with Smithsonian archival units and special collections. Specific guidelines for Smithsonian Networks producers are also available.

Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
P.O. Box 37012, MRC 520
Washington, DC 20013-7012

Telephone: (202) 633-7322
Email: rinzlerarchives@si.edu

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