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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have permission to quote a Whitman poem found on your site?
Whitman's writings are out of copyright. So, yes, you can quote his words without seeking permission from anyone.
Editorial introductions, annotations, the biography, and the criticism found on this site are under copyright. You can certainly quote from these items within the "fair use" limits of copyright law. If you wish to make more extensive use of these materials, contact the directors, Ed Folsom <Ed-Folsom@uiowa.edu> or Ken Price <kprice@unlnotes.unl.edu>.
Can I have permission to reproduce a photograph from the Whitman Gallery?
In general, for permission to use photographs you should write directly to the library holding the photograph (libraries are credited within the annotations in the gallery section of the Archive). Any photos listed from the Library of Congress, from the Gay Wilson Allen Collection, or from the Ed Folsom Collection can be reproduced without permission.
Why is there not more contemporary criticism on your site?
Most contemporary criticism is copyrighted by the author or by the publisher.
Can you help me do research for my paper (please hurry it's due tomorrow!)?
We regret to say that we have neither the resources nor the time to help you with your research.