Hanford History Project

Donation Policy

Hanford History Project Donation Policy

Before you donate

Thank you for your interest in donating archival materials to the Hanford History Project (HHP) at Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSUTC).  We ask that you review our donation policies and procedures below:

  • The Hanford History Project accepts offers of donation via email, telephone, or letter (see contact information below). PLEASE DO NOT BRING ITEMS TO OUR OFFICE OR DROP THEM OFF AT THE WSU CAMPUS.
  • To learn more about the types of materials the Hanford History Project acquires for its collections, please consult our Donation FAQ.
  • We ask that you provide a detailed description of the material you wish to donate, the quantity, pictures of the item or objects, and your contact information.
  • All donation offers are handled during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:00) and must be reviewed by Project staff before they can be accepted. Someone will respond to your offer within ten (10) business days if the material you wish to donate falls within our collection development policy.
  • Please note that all unsolicited donations (including drop-offs) will be automatically discarded/destroyed.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  All gifts, regardless of donor, may be subject to review by Mission Support Alliance, Department of Energy Richland Operations Office, or any other relevant government agencies, contractors, or subcontractors.  Materials found to contain information that is classified or otherwise unavailable for public viewing will become the property of the Department of Energy and will not be released to the owner or to WSUTC.  All unsolicited donations will be disposed of without possibility of return.

Contact

Robert Franklin
Assistant Director/Archivist | (509) 372-7678 | ourhanfordhistory@tricity.wsu.edu

Jillian Gardner-Andrews
Project Coordinator | (509) 372-7447 | ourhanfordhistory@tricity.wsu.edu

Mail
Washington State University Tri-Cities
ATTN: Hanford History Project
2710 Crimson Way
Richland, WA, 99354

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT KINDS OF MATERIALS DO YOU ACCEPT?
WHAT DON’T YOU ACCEPT?
HOW MUCH IS MY MATERIAL WORTH?
DO I NEED TO SIGN ANYTHING? WHAT PAPERWORK DO YOU NEED FOR MY DONATION?
HOW WILL I KNOW YOU RECEIVED MY DONATION?
WILL MY DONATION BE EXHIBITED?