Researchers are permanently restricted from releasing- in any form- any personally
identifiable information without the written permission of the subject who is/was
incarcerated (or their parent or guardian, if a minor). The researcher must also communicate
in writing with the University Archives that all incarcerated or formerly incarcerated
persons' personally identifiable data, or copies thereof, have been completely destroyed
once the study/use of material is concluded. This personally identifiable data includes
name, address, and ID number.
Digitization of letters in the collection is prohibited. However, researchers may take
pictures or scan letters as long as all personal identifiable information is
removed/redacted.
Collection materials may be subject to laws governing rights. Researchers are solely
responsible for determining the rights status of the materials they use. Permission may be
required for some uses such as publication or reproduction.
