[wonrax]

> Scans from National Geographic magazines dating back to the 1800's. Wonder if I can use these photos for personal or even commercial projects. Is National Geographic enforcing copyright and license to this medium?

[nl]

Things prior to 1923 (depending on your jurisdiction) should be out of copyright.

[pdevr]

So, three photos and a scanned page out of the whole collection?

[nl]

Yes.

However, it is entirely possible there are more sources than a single Tumblr for old National Geographic magazines.