There are no general restrictions on research use of the collection. Some items within the collection are very fragile and users are asked to use the photocopies of those items for research. Such restrictions are designated on the folder within the container. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.Permission to publish material from the Thomas Parkinson Family Collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.