FAQ's
Who collects the funding?
Advantage Archives collects the funds for this product. We notify The Institution seeking funding of what portion has been sponsored and coordinate receiving the material for professional scanning and indexing.
Will I be notified when the project I sponsored is available?
Yes. We will notify you at the email address associated with your order once the digitized yearbook is published to the Community History Archives (CHA).
Are my contributions tax-deductible?
No. Advantage Archives is not a nonprofit organization, so purchases/contributions made through this product are not tax-deductible. If you need a tax-deductible gift, please donate directly to Institution or its Friends group (or equivalent charitable organization). Please consult your tax advisor.
How do I purchase more than one book or year?
Select a variant (e.g., the year/volume), add it to your cart, then repeat for additional variants. You can also adjust quantities in the cart before checkout.
I want to help but not fund an entire book/reel of microfilm—how can I contribute?
Use the separate Donation product on this site and choose a contribution amount. Donations support the same yearbook digitization initiative coordinated with The Institution that is seeking funding.
Can I sponsor a specific yearbook?
In most cases, yes. Choose the matching variant (year/volume). If a specific volume is already funded or unavailable, The Institution will contact you with alternatives/refunds before proceeding.
How will the material get to Advantage Archives?
Advantage Archives coordinates logistics. We work together to arrange secure pickup or insured shipping to our facility for careful, non-destructive scanning.
How long will digitization take?
Timelines vary based on page count, material condition, and the project queue. After materials arrive, they move through imaging, quality review, indexing, and publication to CHA. The library can share current estimates.
Where will I access the digitized yearbooks?
Completed volumes are published on the Community History Archives (CHA) platform—searchable and free to view 24/7.
Is the content searchable?
Yes. all content is ran through OCR and is searchable.