Access & Use Policy

The WMRN Radio History Archive is committed to preserving, documenting, and providing responsible access to historical materials related to WMRN (AM 1490) and WMRN-FM in Marion, Ohio.

This policy outlines how materials may be accessed, used, and referenced by researchers, educators, contributors, and the general public.

Access Levels

Materials within the archive are described at the accession level and may be assigned one of the following access designations.

Open Access

Materials designated as Open Access may be viewed freely online and may be used for personal research, educational, or non-commercial purposes, subject to the conditions outlined below.

Restricted Access

Materials designated as Restricted are not publicly accessible. Restrictions may apply for reasons including, but not limited to:

Donor agreements or conditions
Privacy or sensitivity concerns
Physical preservation limitations
Copyright or rights uncertainty
Ongoing cataloging or processing

Restricted materials may exist in digital or physical form. Listing an item in the archive does not imply public availability.

Use of Materials

Unless otherwise noted, materials in the WMRN Radio History Archive may be used under the following conditions:

For personal research, educational, or historical reference purposes
Without alteration that misrepresents the original content or context
With appropriate credit to the WMRN Radio History Archive

Commercial use, publication, broadcast, redistribution, or derivative use requires prior permission.

Copyright and Rights

The WMRN Radio History Archive does not claim ownership of all intellectual property represented within its holdings.

Rights may remain with:

Original creators
Contributors or donors
Estates or third parties

Responsibility for determining copyright status rests with the user. The archive provides materials for historical reference but cannot guarantee rights clearance.

Citation and Attribution

When referencing materials from the archive, users are encouraged to cite them clearly and accurately.

A recommended citation format:

WMRN Radio History Archive, Accession [ID], Marion, Ohio.

Where possible, include:

Accession ID
Item description
Date range (if known)
Access date

Requests for Access or Permission

Requests to:

View restricted materials
Obtain higher-resolution files
Request reproduction or publication rights
Clarify access conditions

may be submitted by contacting the archive.

Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be granted, limited, or declined based on archival, legal, or ethical considerations.

Contributions and Corrections

The archive welcomes:

Corrections to factual information
Contextual additions
Donations of materials or documentation

All contributions are reviewed to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with the archive’s mission.

Disclaimer

The WMRN Radio History Archive is an independent historical preservation project maintained for educational and archival purposes.

Inclusion of materials does not imply endorsement, verification, or completeness. Some information may be incomplete or subject to revision as additional documentation becomes available.

Contact

For access requests, corrections, or inquiries regarding use of materials, please contact:

archive@wmrnhistory.com