File talk:FranzBoas-Eskimo.jpg

That's a great image of Boas, and there's no doubt the copyright has expired. However, the American Philosophocal Society may still retain a proprietary right in any derivative image from an item in their collections.

The APS's own website states:

"Copies are prepared solely for the use of the researcher and may not be placed in other repositories without the prior written permission of the APS"

They do not have a clearly articulated policy on electronic images from their site, but I fear that "other repositories" may be interpreted to mean online ones. I would urge that you get a clearance from them to use this image.

p.s. I have other images of Boas in my collections that you could use if wanted. Russell Potter 10:17, 6 May 2007 (CDT)

"Proprietary rights." So I had the right idea but was asking the wrong question when I posted the image. I'll send an email. Thanks for your help. --Joe Quick (Talk) 12:41, 6 May 2007 (CDT)

Update

I received a reply from the American Philosophical Society and we may use this image, but under permission. I mailed the necessary paperwork this morning, and will post a scan of the permission as soon as it comes back with the proper signatures. --Joe Quick (Talk) 10:45, 7 May 2007 (CDT)

That's good news! I hope this will be a good precedent, both for our seeking permission, and for top-notch archives such as the APS granting it to us! Russell Potter 10:52, 7 May 2007 (CDT)

Free versions

Here's the original 1888 publication of the photo. That version is obviously in bad shape but I'm working on finding a less restricted version. I'm sure that the American Philosophical Society isn't the only institution with a copy. This book cites them along with the original - presumably they got it from the APS. Joe Quick 19:53, 13 October 2007 (CDT)