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The Museum’s archives and collections are available for research by appointment. Please contact the Museum Office to schedule a time. For online research request submissions, please see form below.
The Orcas Island Historical Society & Museums do not make a profit from ordinary research and assistance for researchers, visitors, residents, and families. The Schedule of Fees is designed to offset operational costs. All fees are based on current costs and may chance without notice. Some materials such as primary manuscripts, images, oversized or fragile books or may not be available for reproduction.
All images provided by the Orcas Island Historical Museums will be given proper credit if reproduced and must have prior written permission from the staff. The credit line shall read: Courtesy of the Orcas Island Historical Museums, All Rights Reserved.
Scans: Scan and photo sizes and formats are provided as requested.
Cost of scan per image: $5.00
Charge for CD: $2.00
Photo Reproduction: $10.00
Commercial Use: $50 for up to 4 images
To order more than 10 scans or photos contact the museum for a quote.
B&W: $.50
Color: $1.00
Self-directed: Free
Staff Directed: $25/hr
Members receive first 1/2 hr. free of charge
Commercial: $75 first 90 minutes / $35 each subsequent hour
Postage and handling: $5.00 minimum
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Michelle grew up in Whatcom County and has lived on Orcas Island since 2020. In the spring of 2022, she joined the Museums as a weekly docent. Within a year, Michelle decided to bite the bullet and become a full-time staff member. She now works as the Program Administrator, and is currently working on revitalizing the Oral History Project and designing new exhibits.
An Orcas resident since 2017, Debbie has family ties to what feels like half of Olga and beyond. She teases she knows more of her husband’s family history than he does. Debbie is our museum admin, but also bookkeeper for many island businesses, and treasurer to several non-profits beyond the park.
Nancy has lived on Orcas since 2020 coming here as an empty nester with her avid sailor husband. Nancy is New Mexico born, raised in Singapore and then has had many other stints up and down the West Coast. She has over 30 years in the non-profit industry always working in the areas of arts, culture, literature and heritage. She has a BA degree in Economics from Scripps College and a MA in Urban Planning from UCLA with an emphasis on the history of the built environmen.
