Patron Info
Contact:
- Phone: (559) 278-2595
- E-mail: specialc@listserv.csufresno.edu
- Fax: (559) 278-6952
- Address: California State University, Fresno
- Henry Madden Library
- Central Valley Political Archive
- 5200 North Barton Avenue M/S ML34
- Fresno, CA 93740-8014
Hours:
CVPA collections are available for research by appointment only between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call ahead to make arrangements.
Visiting from out of town:
The CVPA is located in the south wing on the fourth floor of the Henry Madden Library at California State University, Fresno. If you are visiting from out of town, please let us know in advance so we will know when to expect you and be able to have materials ready for you. Parking on campus is controlled by day pass or coin-operated meter ($1.00/hour). Passes can be purchased for $3.00 at one of the parking pass machines near the entrances to campus. Please refer to the campus map if you need assistance in navigating around campus.
For overnight accommodations, there are two motels near campus. One is University Inn, at 2655 E. Shaw Avenue, 1-800-800-8000 or (559) 294-0224. The other is the Piccadilly Inn University Hotel at 4961 N. Cedar Avenue, 1-800-468-3587 or (559) 224-4200.

Photocopying:
ALL FEES MUST BE PREPAID
Please do not send payment before discussing your order with CVPA staff. However, once the cost has been determined and arrangements have been made, please download, sign & date the appropriate copyright agreement and send it to us with your check.
Please do not send payment before discussing your order with the CVPA/SCRC staff. However, once the cost has been determined and arrangements have been made, please download, sign and date the appropriate copyright agreement and send it to us with your check. Credit cards (Visa or Mastercard) are accepted but there is an additional 10% credit card surcharge.
Copyright Agreements
Photocopying
| B & W | Color | ||
| 8 ½ x 11 | $.25 | 8 ½ x 11 | $.75 |
| 8 ½ x 14 | $.50 | 8 ½ x 14 | $1.00 |
| 11 x 17 | $.75 | 11 x 17 | $1.50 |
Photocopy surcharges
25-50 copies = $10
50-100 copies = $25
101-299 copies = $45
300-499 copies = $75
500-749 copies = $125
More than 750 copies = $200
Digital Reproductions
Basic, low resolution, on-demand scanning for research purposes or personal use (scanning for publication is referred to the campus photographer). These scans will be delivered via e-mail at a cost of $5 per message.
$5 per page/scan (limit 10 pages/scans)
Professional, high-quality digital scans for publication or exhibit purposes. $25/each
(Delivery via CD or DVD is $10 per disc plus the cost of shipping and handling.)
Faxing
$2/page to fax within the U.S
$5/page to fax outside the U.S.
(Limit 10 pages total.)
Photographic prints
Professional photographic reproductions (which includes cleanup and enhancement of images).
4″ x 6″ $10.00
5” x 7” $15.00
8” x 10” $20.00
11” x 14” $50.00
16” x 20” $75.00
Custom sizes are also available. Proof sheets are $5/page.
Other fees
| Non-profit | Commercial | |
| Use of images in publications, printed matter or other media | $25/item | Negotiated fee ($50 minimum per item) |
| Preparation fee | $10/request | $50/request |
| *Research fee | $50/hour | $100/hour |
| Rush fee | $10/item | $25/item |
Shipping & handling: Minimum fee is $5 per request. Overnight Express and other special delivery services are provided at cost plus a $25 handling fee and the rush fee.
Payment by credit card incurs an additional 10% service and handling fee.
*Research service is only for out-of-town researchers (non-students) who are unable to travel to campus.