[Tom Edgerton]

ReNae--

My reference published in 1987 states that copyright extends for a period of the artist's (or photographer's) life plus fifty years. If the work was created anonymously, under a pseudonym, or as a work for hire, the copyright term extends for 75 years from the work's first publication, or 100 years from its creation, whichever is shorter.

So in most cases, a safe assumption would be that the copyright would be still be in effect unless the artist or photographer has been dead a long time.

I know that this all was discussed by Congress again in the 90's, but I've been remiss in not getting a more current reference. Thanks for reminding me to do so.

Anyone got a later word on this?