List Members, I am trying to sort out the confusing copyright laws and hope someone can help. I have a microfiche copy of a book, copyrighted in 1933 which is a compilation of Palatine records, such as "List of Palatine's Into England", Governor Hunter's Ration Lists" , Palatine Naturalization Records", etc. This book was published by one company in 1933 and then by another company in 1968 & again in 1999. First, it is my understanding that something copyrighted in 1933 was under the copyright law that was for 28 years, and could be renewed for an additional 28, if it was done within 2 years. Then if it was renewed the 2nd time in would be protected under the total 75 year laws. (Hope I have this straight) If it wasn't renewed, then I am assuming that this copyright expired in 1961. The problem is, I want to transcribe this information to put on my website and link to the GenWeb Schoharie site, and I wrote to the present publisher, who told me I could not use this book, and that the author copyrighted it in 1933. I don't believe the information in this book is under copyright law in the first place, and secondly how can I find out if the 1933 copyright was renewed? I have tried to search the Library of Congress website for this book, but I cannot find it there. Can a publisher renew a copyright, or would they just take a book that was expired and publish it? Thanks for any help anyone can give me, Carol <[email protected]> <[email protected]> - -------------------------------------------------------------- HOMEPAGE http://www.boxes-in-the-attic.com