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How to request reproductions of archival materials from the Archives of American Art.
How to borrow archival materials and oral history interviews for exhibitions.
How to request microfilm from the Archives of American Art.
Interlibrary loan requests received between December 20, 2017 and January 2, 2018 will be processed beginning January 2, 2018.
Review the Archives’ internal procedures and guidelines for processing, arranging, and maintaining archival collections.
How to donate your papers and other primary records to the Archives of American Art.
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