Reference service
Reference questions may be directed to Reference Archivist Carol Leadenham by mail or at (650) 723-3563 or by e-mail at leadenham@hoover.stanford.edu. Since staff time is limited, researchers with extensive research requests may be referred to a list of local research assistants available for hire.

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Research assistance
Archival and manuscript materials may be examined in the reading room of the Hoover Institution Archives. Reference service is provided by professional staff members for both reading room users and persons writing or telephoning for information. Limited photocopies of archival and manuscript materials may be furnished for a fee, in accordance with our reproduction policy.

Staff time limitations prevent us from effecting extensive searches involving detailed research or selection of documents for photocopying. The Hoover Institution Archives, however, does maintain a list of graduate students and others who are willing to do such research for a fee. After consulting the list, you should contact the research assistant directly. The recommended minimum fee is $15.00 per hour. The Hoover Institution assumes no responsibility for any research assignments, payments, or agreements between you and the research assistant.

Please contact Carol Leadenham to get a list of research assistants.