1. The mission of the Cincinnati Museum Center/National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Collections and Research Division is to collect and preserve select objects and records documenting natural history, science and regional history.
  2. This Deed of Gift is an agreement between the Donor(s), as named on the face, and Cincinnati Museum Center/National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Any variation in terms must be recorded in writing on the face of this document and approved in writing by both parties.
  3. Donor(s) certifies that to the best of the Donor’s knowledge the Gift has been obtained in an ethical and legal manner.
  4. Donor(s) transfers all rights of copyright, trademark and related interests to Cincinnati Museum Center/National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The Museum may reproduce, transcribe or copy any or all portions of the Gift.
  5. Donor(s) grant full discretion to Cincinnati Museum Center/National Underground Railroad Freedom Center as to display, conservation, research, education, use, and disposition of gifts.
  6. In the event that the Donor does not return the signed Deed of Gift, the Registrar will make all reasonable effort to secure the Donor's signature. If after 90 days, the Donor has not signed and returned the Deed of Gift and has not notified Cincinnati Museum Center/National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in writing that he/she does not wish to transfer title to the Museum, per Ohio Revised Code section 3385.06, the items shall be deemed an unrestricted gift to Cincinnati Museum Center/National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.  Final disposition of the items shall be determined by Cincinnati Museum Center/National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
  7. Gifts to Cincinnati Museum Center/National Underground Railroad Freedom Center may be tax deductible. Cincinnati Museum Center/National Underground Railroad Freedom Center staff cannot appraise gifts to the Museum.  For the protection of the Donor(s), it is suggested that an appraisal by an outside source be secured before title is conveyed to Cincinnati Museum Center/National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
  8. The Donor(s) received no goods or services in exchange for this gift.
  9. This agreement is in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 3385.01-3385.10. A copy of the law is available upon request from the Registrar or online at www.legislature.state.oh.us
Hours

Monday – Friday
Noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission

Free and open to the public

Questions?

For more information or research inquires, please contact library@cincymuseum.org.

Dedication

On July 16, 2012, Cincinnati Museum Center dedicated the Cincinnati History Library and Archives lobby in memory of longtime library volunteer Gloria J. Strohmenger Goering. The dedication was in honor of Goering's passion for the library and a generous gift from the Goering Family Foundation.