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In addition to acting as a storage and preservation facility for tsunami related resources, we also offer reproduction services for both personal and commercial use.  Please read these instructions on how to place and order with the Pacific Tsunami Museum Archives.

Ordering Reproductions
The Archives reproduces materials for commercial, personal, or research purposes. Except for items that are restricted by donation or copyright, most of our resources may be reproduced. We have many photographs, videos, maps, books and papers to choose from. We have a selection of photographs available on this website under Tsunami Photographs. If you would like to see additional photos, video footage, or items from our library, you must come in in person. Public access to the Archives is welcome by appointment only. Call 808-935-0926 or email the Archivist at to request an appointment.

If you know which photographs you would like to order, you may click on this link to download the Archives Services Order Form. Fill out the form and mail to the Pacific Tsunami Museum 130 Kamehameha Ave. Hilo, HI 96720 or fax to:808-935-0842. Otherwise, you may email or call the archivist to place an order. Please note the picture number when ordering.


Archival Services and Duplication Costs
Photographic Print Reproduction Fees

Black and White
One 8x10 Glossy Print
or two 5x7 prints
$16.00
8x10 Laser Print $5.00

Color Glossy Prints
8x10 (or two 5x7) $20.00
*larger images available upon request

Digital Images
Images on CD-Rom $15.00 for first image

$10.00 each additional image
Video Duplication Fees
VHS $40.00
Mini-DV Cassette $50.00
DVD (only available for select material) $60.00
BetaCam (1946 footage only) $100.00
Video Interview Transcript $10.00

Maps
1921 Hilo Sanborn Maps 24x25.5 prints $6.00
1941 Hilo Tax Maps 24x36 prints $6.00

Prints of other maps may vary in price, depending upon size, age and fragility. Please call or email for more information on availability.
Note: The format of historical photographs may not conform to standard paper size. Therefore, the images may not fill the full paper or may require cropping. For digital images, the highest available resolution is 300dpi.


Research Fees
The Archivist is available for assistance, however, we do charge for research. The first half hour is free, then research done by Museum Staff is $15/half hour.

Photocopies of materials must be approved by Museum Staff and are $0.50 per page.

Standard processing time is two weeks. For Rush Orders, allow one to three days for processing, and Rush Orders are subject to approval. There is an additional charge of 40% of the total amount for rush jobs. Shipping and handling charges are not included in reproduction costs.


Commercial Use Fees
For reproductions that will be used commercially, i.e. for publication or broadcast, additional usage fees apply and written permission must be obtained. If you are interested in ordering material for commercial use, click here to see a breakdown of our publication or broadcast fees, notes on broadcast rights or feel free to contact the museum archivist at 808-935-0926 or with any questions.



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Last Revised December 2007