History Class papers

Collection

Identifier: D.63

Staff Only

Biographical/Historical note

The American History Class was founded October 8, 1890, by Mrs. Alice Whittlesey McKown and Miss Marguerite Montgomery for the purpose of presenting and discussing papers on historical subjects. Each year a program of study is planned, and members are assigned paper topics. After eleven years of thorough study of American history, the Class broadened its interests to all history and, in 1901, changed its name to The History Class. Originally the meetings were held biweekly, but the Class now meets monthly from October to May.

Scope and Contents

The collection includes printed programs, a selection of papers presented by members, histories of the Class, book lists, and photographs.

Histories of The History Class by various authors were published in the University of Rochester Library Bulletin, vol. XXXXI (1989-1990).

Creator

History Class (University of Rochester) (Organization)

Dates

Creation: 1890-1999

Language of Materials

English

Extent

2 box(es)

Access

The History Class Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare 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

The collection is the gift of The History Class, and was presented by President Susan Schilling, August 3, 1976 and 1999; copies of her papers were given by Ruth Van Deusen, January 30, 1990.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], History Class Papers, D.63, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester