The papers are open to research according to the regulations of the Sophia Smith Collection with the following caveats:

• The collection is stored offsite; researchers must give 48 hours advance notice.
• This collection has not been fully processed and therefore may be difficult to use.

Bel Kaufman retains copyright ownership for her unpublished writings. Permission must be obtained to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use." Copyright to materials authored by others may be owned by those individuals or their heirs or assigns. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Permission to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use" must also be obtained from the Sophia Smith Collection as owners of the physical property.

Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:

Bel Kaufman Papers, Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College, Northampton, Mass.

Bel Kaufman began donating her papers to the Sophia Smith Collection in 2005. Periodic additions are expected.

Periodic additions to collection are expected and may not be reflected in this record.

Accessioned by Burd Schlessinger.