The papers are open to research according to the regulations of the Sophia Smith Collection. However, researchers wishing to view VGIF records must agree, in writing, not to use personal identifiers until 25 years from date of creation of the document. In addition, VGIF requests that a log be kept of permissions asked and granted, and that it be shared with the organization.

The Sophia Smith Collection owns copyright to the Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund Records. Copyright to materials created 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 must be obtained from the Sophia Smith Collection to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use."

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

Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund Records, Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College, Northampton, Mass.

The officers of the corporation began donating the records of the Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund in 1989, and added to them in 1991, 1994 and 1996.

Periodic additions to collection are expected.

Processed by Burd Schlessinger, 1996. Recent additions to collection are unprocessed and are not reflected in the finding aid.