Special Collections: Donation Form

To make a request for library staff to consider your donation, please fill out this form.

If we do not accept your donation, please do not take it personally! The Library has a limited amount of space to house collections in perpetuity. As a result, we are very selective about what we agree to accept for donations. If your donation is not added to our collection, we will do our best to help you identify another, more appropriate home for your materials.

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First/Given Name*

Last/Family Name*

Legal Name (if different)

Preferred title (Ms./Dr./Etc.)

Phone Number*

Email*

Mailing Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Item/Collection Name*

Why do you believe Boston Public Library would be the most appropriate home for your donation?

What do you know about the items you are offering?

Include, to the best of your knowledge, description of format (e.g., books, photographs, papers, etc.), titles, creator/s, dates associated with the material, place/s where material was made, used, or collected, and any other significant information associated with the collection.

What is the approximate size of the item and/or the number of items in the collection (if known)?

Where is the item or collection now and how is it currently stored?*

Are there any physical concerns with the collection or how it has been stored? (e.g., fragile paper, missing parts, mold or water damage, previously stored in a garage, barn, or attic)

If possible, please provide a photograph(s). 

Please submit 1 or 2 photographs of the item(s) you hope to donate. These should capture key elements and document the overall condition, which will help staff evaluate the donation offer. For books, please include a photograph of the title page.

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Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 2.

Are you the current owner of the item or collection?*

Yes

I don't know

How did you obtain the item or collection?*

What kinds of documentation do you have concerning the item or collection? (e.g. receipts, correspondence, etc.)

Would you consider a financial gift to support management and care of the collections?

Yes

I don't know

Additional comments or questions for our staff:

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This information will be submitted via email. .

Please note: All submitted forms may be subject to disclosure under the MA Public Records Law. Keep in mind that these form submissions are not circulation records, which are protected.

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