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Archive Visit Readiness Checklist

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Archive Compass — Archive Visit Readiness Checklist

Archive Visit Readiness Checklist

Plan a productive day at the archives — targets, logistics, on‑site kit, and cost/time estimates.

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Please enter a repository name.
Please choose a visit date.
Please select a region.

Research Targets

Select targets and prep details. Coverage estimates by region will appear in your results.

Repository Logistics

On‑Site Research Kit

Budget & Time Estimator

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Typical industry figures: photocopies $0.25–$0.50/page; personal photography often permitted (no flash); pull cycles 30–60 minutes; reading‑room orientation ~15 minutes. Actual policies vary by repository.

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Cost & Time Estimates
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Locker deposits are usually refundable and excluded from total.

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