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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORY & HERITAGE COMMAND
805 KIDDER BREESE SE -- WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060

How to obtain photographic reproductions

The Naval History & Heritage Command has no official photographic reproduction system, and makes no loans of photographic material.

Here are several ways to obtain photographic reproductions of images in the Photographic Section's collections:

Option # 1: Use the Naval Historical Foundation Photo Service.
The Naval Historical Foundation, a non-profit organization, has made arrangements to reproduce unrestricted photographs from the Command's collections. This non-exclusive service is offered as a convenience to those wishing to obtain photographic reproductions. Rates are comparable to those charged for similar services by other institutions.

  • To contact the Naval Historical Foundation Photo Service, call (202) 678-4311,
    or E-Mail photos@navyhistory.org

    Option # 2: Visit the Photographic Section Office (in Building 108 of the Washington Navy Yard--just upstairs from the Navy Department Library) and copy or digitally scan file photographs that are in the Public Domain or are otherwise unrestricted.

  • One copy stand is available for visitors' use, with incandescent lights that are not color-corrected. All other equipment will have to be provided by the user. Working areas with nearby electrical outlets are available for visitors who bring their own copy or scanning setups.
  • Staff time limitations may restrict the number of pictures that can be made available for this purpose --
    Call Us First (202-433-2765) to obtain additional information and to ensure that we will be available to help you.
  • See Visiting the Naval History & Heritage Command for further details on office location, parking and related matters.

    Option # 3: Obtain the Services of another Photographer to do the copy work for you. A list is provided of local Commercial Photographers who may be able to undertake this task.


    For Additional Information, Call (202) 433-2765, weekdays from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Standard Time.


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    Page updated 05 February 2009