White gloves will provided for the use of some rare and fragile collections. Moisture, particulate and acid have a very damaging effect on materials. Do not attempt to clean or repair items found in disrepair. Photocopying for personal research is to be done by Kennebec Historical Society volunteers only in accordance with the society's photocopy and copyright policy. A fee will be charged to non- members.
Return manuscripts to the volunteer.
Society volunteers, the computer database and printed finding aids will help you in gaining access to our collection. Materials cannot circulate. Snacks can be enjoyed in the kitchen area across the hall from the society's research area. Thank you for your cooperation with these rules. They were designed by the Collections Committee to provide a compromise between preservation, use and comfort in accordance with current library and archival standards.