Re: Question re: Copyright of Family Journal

From: Stephen Fishman <sfish55[_at_]yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 19:11:28 -0800 (PST)

On Mon, 18 Jan 1999, Emily Davis <heartnphilly[_at_]earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> The lifetime partner of my great aunt kept a journal detailing their
> life together at my great aunt's farm in upstate New York. They have
> both passed away, and I am wondering what is the status of the
> copyright, especially with regards to publication and/or adaptation.
>
> Thank you for your time and effort.

The copyright lasts for the life of the last surviving author plus 70 years. If the last survivor died more than 70 years ago, the copyright will expire on Jan. 1, 2003, unless the work is published before then. If it is, the copyright will last until 2047.

Stephen Fishman
<sfish55[_at_]yahoo.com>

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