Reference Questions

The library will assist anyone with a special interest in photography or film. A reference librarian will answer questions and help you with your research. You can visit the library and work with a librarian, or mail, telephone or fax your request to the library at the numbers listed below. We also answer inquiries by e-mail. Send your question to the librarian using our form.

Requests are handled in the order received. Every effort is made to answer questions promptly, but expect a turnaround time of one month. Charges for photocopying only.

Library, George Eastman House
900 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 271-3361 ext. 313
Fax: (585) 271-3970

You can also learn more about the other collections and e-mail questions to the appropriate curator by going to the Ask The Curator link.

Ask a Reference Question

The library staff can assist you with your research. Please read and follow the instructions below.

Be as specific as you can about the topic of your question. Provide as much detail and supplementary information as you can. The more you tell us, the better we will be able to assist you. Supply relevant information about the time period, a specific geographic location, or genre. Tell us what you already know about your topic, where you have searched to date (what books you have looked at, collections you have contacted), and how much information you need (for instance, a short answer, a bibliography, or help in locating other sources).