In the latter case, we might also suggest donating the material to the institution whose focus more closely matches that material. Material is more likely to be duplicate if it is published matter rather than personal papers. Clippings from major newspapers and magazines are usually considered duplicate material, because these publications are collected and available for viewing at libraries. On the other hand, material from publications that a public library is not likely to collect is definitely of interest to us. Two distinct ownership rights are involved in donating unpublished material.
Legal title refers to the physical ownership of property.
Copyright refers to ownership of the intellectual and creative content of the material. When one physically owns an item such as an unpublished diary, letter, or photograph, one has title to it. But unless the creator has assigned the copyright as well, one cannot legally publish its contents. Copyright belongs to the creator of the material, or to the creator's heir. The copyright holder can grant copyright to the title holder.