As used in this subpart, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) The term "Library" means the Herbert Hoover Library, West Branch, Iowa.

(b) The term "adjacent buildings" means the Hoover Birthplace Cottage and the "blacksmith shop" located on the grounds of the Library.

(c) The term "historical material" includes books, correspondence, documents, papers, pamphlets, works of art, models, pictures, photographs, plats maps, films, motion pictures, sound recordings, and other objects or materials having historical or commemorative value.

§ 101-10.101-2 Legal custody.

The Administrator of General Services has legal custody of historical material in the Library and adjacent buildings. § 101-10.101-3 General conduct.

All persons entering in or upon Library property are subject to the general regulations covering public buildings and grounds issued by the Administrator of General Services (Subpart 101-19.3). § 101-10.101-4 Photography by visi

tors.

Visitors are permitted to take photographs in the Library and adjacent buildings without restriction if flash bulbs or other special photolighting devices are not used, and the photographs are not intended for commercial use. Persons desiring to take photographs requiring the use of photolighting devices, tripods or other elaborate equipment or for commercial purposes, must obtain special permission from the Director of the Library. Applications for such permission should be made to the Director of the Library.

Historical material in the Library, except for items displayed in exhibit areas, will not be available for use until restricted material has been identified and segregated. When unrestricted materials are opened to research this section will be revised accordingly. In the interim, questions regarding access to historical material should be addressed to the Director of the Library.

§ 101-10.102-2 Restricted materials.

In accordance with the provisions of section 507 (f) (3) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (44 U.S.C. 397 (f) (3)), materials on which availability and use restrictions have been specified in writing by the donors or depositors will be made available subject to the restrictions specified. The following classes of material will not be made available for examination or use:

(a) Materials on which the Archivist of the United States has imposed restrictions.

(b) Materials restricted by law or Executive order.

(c) Materials containing information the disclosure of which would be prejudicial to the national interest or security of the United States.

§§ 101-10.103-101-10.105 [Reserved] § 101-10.106 Legal demands.

§ 101-10.106–1

Service of subpoena or other legal demand; compliance.

(a) A subpoena duces tecum or other legal demand for the production of historical material in the library may be served upon the Administrator of General Services, the Archivist of the United States, the cognizant Assistant Archivist, or the Director of the Library.

(b) Such served official will, so far as legally practicable, comply with the subpoena or demand by submitting authenticated copies of the material, or the original material if necessary, unless he or the Administrator of General Services determines that disclosure of the information contained therein is contrary to law, Executive order, or other governing

restriction or would prejudice the national interest or security.

(c) When a subpoena or demand is served on any other officer or employee of GSA, except the General Counsel or Regional Counsel, he will, unless otherwise directed by the Administrator, respectfully decline to produce such material on the ground that he is without authority under this Subpart 101-10.1 to do so.

(d) The General Counsel and, where the Director of the Library is named, the Regional Counsel are authorized to accept service of a subpoena duces tecum or other legal demand on behalf of the officials designated in paragraph (a) of this section.

A charge of 50 cents shall be collected from every person visiting and viewing the museum portion of the Library building, except as provided in § 101-10.107-2. Admission to adjacent buildings is free. § 101-10.107-2 Free admissions.

The following persons will be admitted to the museum portion of the Library building free of charge provided that the applicable tax, if any, will be collected from such persons unless exempt by law:

(a) Without prior application. (1) Children 12 years of age or under when accompanied by an adult assuming responsibility for their safety and orderly conduct.

(2) Uniformed members of the Armed Forces of the United States.

(3) Persons in the support or care of charitable institutions and their attendants.

(b) When prior application has been made. Persons from educational institutions when such persons are accompanied by officers or instructors of such institutions.

(c) Special cases. Persons engaged in business affecting the Library and other persons when specifically authorized by the Director of the Library.

§ 101-10.107-3 Hours of admission to museum areas and Library grounds.

The Library museum rooms and adjacent buildings will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays, including Federal legal holidays except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, and at such other times as the Director may authorize. From June 1 to September 15 the museum rooms and adjacent buildings will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. The Library grounds will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, except as otherwise authorized by the Director of the Library. § 101-10.107-4 Eating and smoking prohibited.

Eating and smoking are prohibited in the museum rooms of the Library and within the immediate vicinity of adjacent buildings.

Visitors are permitted to take photographs in the Library without restriction if flash bulbs or other special photolighting devices are not used, and the photographs are not intended for commercial use. Persons desiring to take photographs requiring the use of photolighting devices, tripods or other elaborate equipment, or for commercial purposes, must obtain special permission from the Director of the Library. Applications for such permission should be made to the Director of the Library. § 101-10.202 Availability and use of historical material.

§ 101-10.202-1 Application for mission to use.

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Permission to use unrestricted historical material may be obtained by

making advance written application to the Director of the Library on a form provided for the purpose, and stating clearly therein the specific subject of the applicant's interest, and the purpose of his study. An applicant must satisfy the Director of the Library that he is qualified to do research, and that his proposed study has a serious and useful purpose. § 101-10.202–2 Admission card.

If the application is approved, a card will be issued permitting the applicant to use in the Research Room those unrestricted historical material that bears on the subject of the applicant's interest as stated in his application. This card is valid for a period not in excess of one year, but may be renewed on application. § 101-10.202-3 Withdrawal of admis

sion card.

The card of admission may be withdrawn by the Director of the Library for any violation of the provisions of this subpart, or for disregarding the authority of the supervisor in charge.

§ 101-10.202-4 Restricted materials.

In accordance with the provisions of section 507 (f) (3) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (44 U.S.C. 397(f) (3)), materials on which restrictions on availability have been specified in writing by the donors or depositors will be made available subject to the restrictions specified. The following classes of material will not be made available for examination or use:

(a) Materials on which the Archivist of the United States has imposed restrictions.

(b) Materials restricted by law or Executive order.

(c) Materials containing information the disclosure of which would be prejudicial to the national interest or security of the United States.

§ 101-10.202-5 Hours of admission.

The Research Room will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Federal legal holidays excepted, and at such other times as the Director of the Library may authorize. § 101-10.203

Research room rules.

§ 101-10.203-3

Prevention of damage to historical material.

The research is required to exercise all possible care to prevent damage to historical material, and to maintain papers in the order in which they are delivered to him. Except when a supervisor authorizes the use of a fountain pen, the use of ink at desks upon which there is historical material is prohibited. Historical material may not be leaned upon, written upon, folded anew, traced or handled in any way likely to damage it. The use of historical material of exceptional value or in fragile condition is subject to such special restrictions as the supervisor may deem necessary. § 101-10.203-4 Limitation on quantity.

The supervisor in charge of the Research Room may limit the quantity of historical material to be delivered to a researcher at any one time.

§ 101-10.203-5 Removal prohibited. Researchers may not take historical material from the Research Room. § 101-10.203-6 Disturbance prohibited.

Loud talking and other activities likely to disturb researchers are prohibited. Persons wishing to use typewriters or sound recording devices may be requested to work in specially designated areas. § 101-10.203-7 Smoking and eating prohibited.

§ 101-10.204-4

Authentication and attestation of copies; costs.

The Director of the Library is authorized to authenticate and attest, for and in the name of the Archivist of the United States, copies or reproductions of unrestricted historical material. Such copies or reproductions will be furnished upon payment of costs.

§ 101-10.205 Legal demands. § 101-10.205-1

Service of subpoena or other legal demand; compliance.

(a) A subpoena duces tecum or other

legal demand for the production of historical material in the library may be served upon the Administrator of General Services, the Archivist of the United States, the cognizant Assistant Archivist, or the Director of the Library.

(b) Such served official will, so far as legally practicable, comply with the subpoena or demand by submitting authenticated copies of the material, or the original material if necessary, unless he or the Administrator of General Services determines that disclosure of the information contained therein is contrary to law, Executive order, or other governing restriction or would prejudice the national interest or security.

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