Originally persons associated with the Civic Center (LCCCA) established and developed the Photo Collection, providing cataloging, and supplying prints to patrons at a nominal charge.  In 1985 it became necessary to place the collection under the supervision of the Lake County Public Library where researchers and interested individuals could benefit from regular access to the collection during library hours as well as assistance from Library staff in using the catalog.

     The Photo Collection is actually a collection of photographic negatives; in most cases neither the Library nor the Civic Center possess the original photos.  Many of the negatives in our collection were produced from original photos which were returned to their owners after negatives had been generated.

     Each negative has been assigned a consecutive number beginning with Number 1.  A list of negatives arranged numerically with a brief description of each is available at the Library, along with an alphabetic catalog which groups each negatives' number under a series of broad subject headings.  As of 1986 the Photo Collection contained over 2,500 negatives.  The first 1,865 photos may be viewed on two reels of microfilm at the Library; photos with numbers above number 1,865 can be examined using a collection of work-prints filed in envelopes at the Library.

     The Library desires to make its Photo Collection as widely available as possible.  Yet the cost of producing new negatives, maintaining the catalog, and producing work-prints and copies for patrons is considerable.  Except for paid library staff time and overhead, no public tax revenues have been earmarked to maintain this collection.  The library must pay a professional photo lab current charges each time it its necessary to create a new negative or produce a print.  In addition to these charges, the Colorado Mountain History Collection collects a small amount in each order which is used to defray the cost of producing new negatives.  At current rates, we must sell two prints for each new negative we add to the collection.

     The only additional sources of funding we receive toward maintaining and developing the photo collection are occasional grants, gifts, and the amounts we charge when any of our photographs are used in books, magazines, advertising material, or for public display.

PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL QUALITY PRINTS (This charge may not be waived or negotiated).  To print out an order form CLICK HERE.  (You will need Adobe Reader to view and print the form).

5" X 7"  Glossy  $12.00    -     8" X 10"  Glossy  $17.00

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1. Prepayment is required, however, Purchase Orders will be accepted in lieu of advance payment.  Fees for publication may be delayed until time of publication.
2. Photocopies of work-prints requested for examination purposes cost $ .20 each.
3. The CMHC (Colorado Mountain Historical Collection) Executive Board reserves the right:  to limit the number of copies to be made of any single photograph;  to restrict the publication of certain rare or valuable photographs;  to ensure that photographs from its collection are reproduced in good taste;  and to charge a higher fee than normal for a small number of unique photographs.
4. All responsibilities for questions of copyright that may arise in the use made of photographs supplied by us must be assumed by the user.
5. No exclusive rights are given for use of photographs.  Permission is granted for ONE-TIME USE only.  Any subsequent use of a photograph requires the written permission and payment of additional fees.
6. All photos intended for publication or any similar use must be obtained directly from the Library.  the Library reserves the right to require a publication proof prior to final use approval.
7. Negatives will not be loaned nor rented to individuals wishing to make their own prints.  All prints must be purchased from the Library.
8. The CMHC Executive Board may waive or negotiate fees for special non-commercial, non-profit projects.
9. Photographs intended for single mass production into formats such as posters, postcards, calendars, etc. may be subject to special contractual procedures.
10. When photographs are published or used for public display, credit must be given to the photographer (if known) as well as:  Colorado Mountain History Collection, Lake County Public Library, Leadville, Colorado.