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University of Rochester Committee on Sites and Traditions papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA128

Biographical/Historical note

President Cornelis de Kiewiet's Committee on Sites and Traditions helped with preparations for the merger of the College for Women and College for Men at the River Campus. The Committee was charged with choosing names for University buildings, putting up plaques and memorials, and providing suggestions for other commemorative objects. Dr. Carl K. Hersey of the Fine Arts Department was chairman of the committee from its inception in 1953.

Scope and Contents note

The collection contains two series, Correspondence and Subjects. Some correspondence and minutes files include other, related items such as agendas, drawings, typescripts, and manuscripts.

Dates

  • Creation: 1952-1966

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1.13 cubic feet (3 containers)

Restrictions on Access

For access to this collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu) at least two business days prior to your planned visit.

Please note: Some materials may be restricted or require permission for use.

Restrictions on Use

To request reproductions or permission to publish materials from the collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu). Researchers may be responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Received from Dr. Hersey, August 1970.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], University of Rochester Committee on Sites and Traditions Papers, UA128, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Arrangement

Material is arranged chronologically in the Correspondence series, and alphabetically in the Subjects series.

Bibliography

May, Arthur J. "Reunion of the Colleges." A History of the University of Rochester. Unabridged Version. Dept. of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, University of Rochester.

"Meridian Marker."Rochester Review, September, 1954, page 4. Dept. of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, University of Rochester.


Title
Committee on Sites and Traditions papers UA128
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Language of description note
English.

Library Details

Part of the University of Rochester Archives Library

Contact:
Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd.
Rochester New York 14627-0055 USA