Rights, Permissions, & Collection Policy
Rights, Permissions, & Collection Policy
The Our Mahogany Heritage Institute is dedicated to the ethical stewardship, preservation, and digital accessibility of primary source records documenting the history of Williamsburg County.
Rights & Use Statement
The digital exhibits, transcriptions, and curated records hosted on this platform are provided for educational, research, and non-commercial purposes only.
Privacy & Sensitivity Policy
We prioritize the dignity of those represented in our collection. If you have concerns, or if you are interested in contributing to our archival mission, we invite you to connect with us:
Collection Policy
Our institute focuses on reclaiming primary source history relevant to Williamsburg County communities. We prioritize records that bridge the gap between local memory and the academic record.
Notice and Takedown Policy
The Our Mahogany Heritage Institute respects the privacy and history of all families represented in our collection. If you are a descendant or a rights-holder and have concerns about the presence of a specific document, please contact us at ourmahoganyheritage@gmail.com to request its review or removal.
Institutional Partnership
Chicago Defender Charities, Inc.
Our Mahogany Heritage Institute operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Chicago Defender Charities, Inc.
Your gift supports our mission.
The work of transcribing and digitizing these ancestral records is funded by the community. Your donations help keep this archive accessible to all.
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