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Research Library's Historic Photographs and Illustrations

The Library's historic photographs and illustrations include drawings of the Virgin Islands from 1843-1844 by Henry Morton, drawings from 1856 by Dr. Allen Voorhees Lesley, and an extensive photographic collection from Axel Ovesen, an early photographer in Frederiksted (1902-1972). In addition, there are street scenes from Christiansted and Frederiksted and images of buildings from both the towns and country estates in the 19th and 20th centuries. Numerous photographs of individuals have also been reproduced from family albums for the research collections.

Purchasing Photographs and Illustrations

You can purchase your own copies of the Library's images in digital or print form. To select images for purchase, you currently need to visit the Library in person at Estate Whim Museum—but our online gallery is coming soon! Digital copies are provided on a CD in up to 4800 PPI resolution, and print copies are mailed. See prices and further instructions for purchasing digital and print photographs and illustrations below. Note that a separate pricing structure applies for any images that you wish to use in publications. You must also submit a Permission to Publish form before you can use any images for publication. Permission to Publish forms are provided upon request.

Digital Images

Visit the Library at Estate Whim Museum or email library@stcroixlandmarks.org to order digital copies of images. Use the subject line "Ordering SCLS Library Photograph/Illustration Digital Copies" in your email.

Black/ white

$180.00/image

Color

$225.00/image

Print Images

Visit the Library at Estate Whim Museum or email library@stcroixlandmarks.org to order print copies of images. Use the subject line "Ordering SCLS Library Photograph/Illustration Prints" in your email.

5×7", black/white

$18.00/image

8×10", black/white

$25.00/image

11×14", black/white

$40.00/image

16×20", black/white

$60.00/image

5×7", color

$24.00/image

8×10", color

$30.00/image

11×14", color

$50.00/image

16×20", color

$75.00/image

Images for Publication (Black/White or Color)

Our historic images are often sought for use in academic and other publications. In such instances, a special pricing structure applies. Images for publication are provided in digital format on a CD and can be requested by emailing library@stcroixlandmarks.org. Use the subject line "Ordering SCLS Library Photograph/Illustrations for Publication" in your email. Note that you must also submit a Permission to Publish form before you can use any images for publication. Permission to Publish forms are provided upon request.

 

Use of an image in a single publication, including brochures

$125.00

2 images in publication

$100.00

3 images in publication

$80.00

4 images in publication

$60.00

5-10 images in publication

$40.00

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