Roswell Howell Ward papers
Biographical / Historical note
Roswell Howell Ward was the grandson of Henry A. Ward, naturalist and founder of Ward's Natural Science Establishment, Rochester NY, and son of Charles H. Ward, pioneer American commercial anatomist.
Scope and Contents
Consists of correspondence, writings, diaries and account books of Roswell Howell Ward. Papers pertain primarily to his 1948 biography Henry A. Ward, Museum Builder to America.
Creator
- Ward, Roswell Howell (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1900-1955
Language of Materials
English
Extent
4 box(es) (12 folders, 22 volumes, 1 magazine in 4 boxes)
Access
The Roswell Howell Ward Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Use
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented to the University of Rochester Library by Roswell H. Ward, 1964.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Roswell Howell Ward Papers, A.W29, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Subject
- Ward, Roswell Howell (Person)
- Ward, Henry A. (Henry Augustus), 1834-1906 (Person)
- Title
- Roswell Howell Ward papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library