Terms of Use
Request Use of PA History Society Materials
Please read below to learn more about our policies on using and citing our materials both for private, educational and commerical uses.

Use of materials from the Society for the Preservation of Physician Assistant History, Inc.’s (PAHx) Archive, Library and Museum (ALM) Collection is permitted only in accordance with these terms.
PAHx may grant or withhold permission to use the materials in the ALM Collection on a case by case basis in its sole discretion. A fee may be required depending on the type of proposed use, the amount of requested materials, or the time to gather the requested materials.
Request to use materials from the ALM collection require the following information:
- Printed Name, position/title, mailing address, telephone and email address of person making the request.
- List of requested digital items with ID numbers to be transferred or reproduced electronically or otherwise.
- Brief description of intended use of material including whether the intended use is exclusively for private study, scholarship, or research or within the bounds of fair use, and, if not, the purpose, audience, format, and when and where the material will be used.
- Signed statement that the individual has read and agrees to these Terms of Use.
Please complete the Request Form and send the request to:
The PA History Society’s Managing Director and the Sr. Archivist
Email: Contactus@pahx.org
Telephone: (678) 417-8682
Fax: (678) 417-8175
Copyright of Collections
Unless otherwise noted, all materials that are part of the ALM Collection, including images, illustrations, logos, icons, artifacts, photographs, video clips, and written and other materials are copyrighted by, and are the intellectual property of, PAHx or collaborating organizations or individuals. Use of the materials for solely private study, scholarship, research, or educational purposes, as well as within the bounds of fair use, such as citing short quotations or as a general source, is permissible under the Copyright Law of the United States without permission from the copyright owner.
USE OTHER THAN FOR PRIVATE STUDY, SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH OR FAIR USE
If you intend to use the materials for any purpose other than for private study, scholarship, or research, or outside of the bounds of fair use, then you must (1) disclose your intended use of the materials on the Request Form as set forth above, (2) obtain all necessary permissions for your intended use, and (3) give credit to PAHx, as set forth below, and to the copyright owners.
Any permission granted by PAHx is for one-time use only and solely for the purpose indicated on the Request Form.
If possible, PAHx will provide information about copyright of materials included in the ALM Collection. Copyright information may also be found in the catalog records, finding aids, or metadata that accompany the digital collection.
Your use of materials in the ALM Collection may be subject to additional restrictions enforced by collaborating organizations, including, but not limited to, donor restrictions, restrictions related to privacy and publicity rights, restrictions related to prior licensing, or restrictions related to the inclusion of trademarks within the work.
You are solely responsible for determining and obtaining all necessary permissions and for paying any fees necessary for your reproduction or other use of the materials. MATERIALS MUST BE USED “AS IS” AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED, MODIFIED, OR DISTORTED IN ANY WAY.
Citations
Published work created using materials in the ALM Collection should include a proper acknowledgment of PAHx.
Bibliography Example:
Society for the Preservation of Physician Assistant History. Inc.’s Archives, Johns Creek, GA. Box 2, Scrapbook, Stephen L. Joyner papers, 1964-1991.
PastPerfect ™ Digital Database Example:
Society for the Preservation of Physician Assistant History Inc.’s Archives, Johns Creek, GA. Tom Piemme, Noel McFarlane, Paul Moson, and E.A. Stead, 1974, AAPA Photograph Collection, Object ID AAPA3.08.
Website Example:
Society for the Preservation of Physician Assistant History. Inc., Johns Creek, GA. Biography, Piemme, Thomas E. (2011) Retrieved at https://www.pahx.org/piemme-thomas-e.
Disclaimer
PAHX, AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS, DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR CLAIM, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCURRED, RELATED TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE ALM COLLECTION MATERIALS. YOU AGREE TO ASSUME ALL LIABILITY THAT MAY ARISE FROM YOUR USE OF THE MATERIALS.
Copyright Basics
To learn more about copyright legal issues and guidelines consult the U.S. Copyright Office’s online guide at: https://www.copyright.gov
Updated December 3, 2024