When letters and other intellectual productions (exclusive of patented material, published works under copyright protection, and unpublished works for which copyright registration has been made) come into the custody or possession of the Archivist, the United States or its agents are not liable for infringement of copyright or analogous rights arising out of use of the materials for display, inspection, research, reproduction, or other purposes.

Terms Used In 44 USC 2117

  • Archivist: means the Archivist of the United States appointed under section 2103 of this title. See 44 USC 2101