The copyright resides with the heirs and family of Charles M. Russell, as well as with the various photographers who took the pictures. In accordance with the U.S. Copyright Law, it is the responsibility of the user to determine copyright prior to publishing any item in the collection in its entirety. The collection is open for research use by any qualified scholar. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.Permission to publish material from Charles M. Russell Photograph Collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the Special Collections Board of Curators.