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Correspondence / Material Donations

If you would like to donate correspondence or other materials to the Archives, please contact Archivist Carl Privette at warletters@chapman.edu or (714) 532-7716.  

Please note that the Archives does not accept materials that exhibit the following conditions:  

• If affected by moisture (e.g., mildewy smell or visible active or inactive microbial growth or other damage) 

• If affected by pests (e.g., past or current evidence of insects or rodents) 

• If possibly exposed to radiation or chemical weapons, such as Agent Orange 

 Other materials the Archives does not accept: 

• Nitrate negatives (flammable photographic film). Rule of thumb: If it's from before 1960 and doesn't say SAFETY on it, then assume it's nitrate. 

• Combustible materials, including matches, magnesium flints, Zippo lighters, cigarettes, etc. 

• Weapons or ammunition 

• Large objects or textiles (e.g., trunks, helmets, uniforms, flags, etc.) 

• Copy-only materials (physical and/or digital) 

• EXCEPTION: We accept digital copies of letters/materials and transcriptions with the original materials. 

IMPORTANT: We do not accept unsolicited donations shipped to or dropped off at the Archives without notice. All donors must contact the Archivist prior to donating, or their donation will be returned.  

 Monetary Donations  

If you would like to make a financial contribution to the Archives, you may donate online or mail a check. Please contact Archivist Carl Privette for the mailing address at warletters@chapman.edu or (714) 532-7716.