For commercial use of images from the San Francisco Public Library, a  Permission to Publish form will be used.

Permission to Publish Form (PDF) - Can be filled out online but cannot be saved to your computer

The library receives a commercial use fee of $15 per image for one time use only. Worldwide rights available upon request.

The credit line should read: SAN FRANCISCO HISTORY CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY.

All images included herein are intended for personal use only. Any reproduction, redistribution, publication, exhibit, or other use, by any means, without prior written permission is prohibited. To reproduce or use the photographs, please complete the appropriate form(s) and submit them to the San Francisco History Center for permission.

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