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From: Pat Asher <>
Subject: Re: [COPYRIGHT] Yearbooks Photos
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:10:16 -0400
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At 01:03 AM 3/17/2008, D S wrote:
>Hope I hear a bit more on these topics - especially re: use of photos
>in yearbooks.

Many yearbooks were not copyrighted (published without notice prior to 1978).

However, the photographs of individuals were quite likely taken by a
professional who more than likely did claim copyright.

If the yearbook and thus the photographs were published before 1923,
then they are public domain.
If they were taken/published 1923 to 1963 and the copyright was not
renewed, they are public domain.
If they were taken/published 1964 or after, they could very well
still be under copyright.

Here is a quick reference chart:
http://www.copyright.cornell.edu/public_domain/

Pat



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