I contacted Filson Historical Society directly about obtaining a photo of this flag and they were quite amenable to supplying such photograph if their expenses were covered for the production of the document. The costs they quoted to me were quite reasonable for photographic services and legitimate re-publication rights.

They were very helpful and noted that "A researcher was allowed to take photos of it and was to give us copies but we have heard nothing from him. We do not have an email for him on file and have not tried to contact him via regular mail as of yet. Therefore we would have to incur costs to procure an image of the flag..."

Anybody know who this alleged "researcher (who) was allowed to take photos of it and was to give us copies..." might be?

I am willing to negotiate a photo and re-publication deal (with help) -- but if anybody knows who this "researcher (who) was allowed to take photos of it and was to give us copies..." might be could open the whole book if that "researcher" would simply live up to his bargain with the Filson Historical Society.

-kirby-