Access to the collection is unrestricted with the exception of the transcripts that comprise Series IV and VIII: Personal Papers. For files labeled Access Restricted or Access Restrictions Apply please be aware of and fully understand any restrictions on files before use.

As stated in Paragraph II of the Donor’s Gift Agreement, Dr. Bauder retains exclusive copyright to the transcripts listed herein. Any person or entity wishing to read, quote, publish or otherwise use these transcripts must first obtain written and signed authorization from Dr. Bauder. Note that Dr. Bauder specifically reserves the right to review and edit, prior to publication or distribution, any or all portions of any manuscript, in any form, which uses any material taken or otherwise derived from the transcripts listed herein.

Requests for authorization to view or otherwise use the transcriptions should be addressed to Dr. Lillian Bauder, c/o Head Archivist, Cranbrook Archives, 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303. Requests for access to the transcripts must include the following information:

1. Name and present legal address of intended user. (User must have a valid I.D. when requesting access to the collection).

2. Clearly stated reason for desiring access to the collection.

3. Purpose of research (e.g. explanation of end product or goal).

4. A signed statement that the researcher will abide by the rules promulgated by the Archives and will also abide by any additional agreements made between the researcher and Dr. Bauder regarding access to and usage of the collection.

Failure to comply with any part of the above conditions, or failure to comply with any additional agreements between a user of the collection and the Archives or Dr. Bauder, may subject that user, his/her agents and assigns to civil legal suit and possible criminal prosecution.