This may not be quite the same thing, but my treatment proposal agreement
includes the following language in the fine print:

"The written and photographic documentation of this (these) artifact(s)
is the property of the Thompson Conservation Laboratory and may be used
for educational, research, analytical and statistical purposes at the
sole discretion of the Thompson Conservation Laboratory."

I am not concerned about producing salable images from the photographic
documentation, but if I decide to include an image in a journal
publication, or if I ever decide to write and publish a conservation text
I don't want to have to try and find the former clients and request their
permission, much less have to deal with heirs/assigns, estates, etc.

Jack C. Thompson
Thompson Conservation Lab
Portland, OR

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On Thu, 14 Mar 1996, BRENINGER, Leah wrote:

> At the Museum of Victoria Social History Department we have many items,
> acquired in the past, which are covered by copyright law; books, posters,
> artworks, etc. Copyright was not acquired at the same time. We will continue
>
> to acquire such items. I would like to rework out donation agreement to
> include options for the donor to assign copyright to us. it would probably
> include a statement roughly saying;
> "As legal owner of copyright on the above object  I
>  - assign full copyright to the museum  or
>  - authorise reproduction for collection managment purposes, ie; image
> capture, education kits, etc       or
>  - authorise reproduction for commercial purposes; postcards, catalogues,
> etc.
>
> I would also like  to create a retrospective copyright assignment or release
>
> document for the existing collection.
> I will get the draft document checked by the Australian copyright council
> for the correct wording, etc. But I would be grateful for comments from
> people who are doing similar things or if you have these documents already I
>
> would appreciate a copy. Thanks
>
> Leah Breninger
> Collection Manager
> Department of Social History
> Museum of Victoria
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