Most of the film is television news footage dating from 1959 to 1980. However, Museum Center also collects and preserves selected newsreel footage, television programs, industrial films, commercials and home movies. The bulk of our sound recording collection consists of radio programs, which were preserved on transcription disks in the 1930's and 40's. Processed sound recordings and moving images are available to the public on reference copies. The public does not have access to the archival masters, which are housed for preservation in temperature and humidity controlled areas.
Public access is provided on equipment in a public access booth adjacent to the reading room.
Absolutely no copying is permitted. No audiovisual equipment may be brought into the library without the permission of the Audiovisual Curator. Reproduction quality photographic prints are available for most items in the collection. In addition to duplication charges, one-time use fees are levied for photographs used for publication or exhibit. We require credit to the Cincinnati Museum Center and a use contract.