Library: historical materials
Scope and Contents note
Box 1 consists of documents assembled and notes made by Donald B. Gilchrist for his "History of the University of Rochester Libraries" in 1937. Also included are other manuscript materials relating to the Library and its history. Some of these were removed from the University General file in the Department of Special Collections in September 1969.
Creator
- University of Rochester. Library (Organization)
- Gilchrist, Donald B. (Donald Bean), 1892-1939 (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1850-2012
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1.34 cubic feet (4 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
Folders 25a and 27 of Box 1 were received from Catherine D. Hayes, Assistant Librarian, on September 4, 1970. Folder 30 was received from the Cataloging Department in May 1985. Folder 31 was received from the Acquisition Department (Helen Powers's office) on May 1993. Folder 32 and 33 received were received from Catherine Hayes in April 1999.
The remainder of the collection is ongoing and consists of a miscellaneous materials gradually added over the years. Folders 1 and 5 of Box 2 were received in February 1981 from Jim Martin, who also transferred Folder 11 in February 1982. Bunny Zemel (University Development) transferred Folder 13 in 1980. Folders 1 and 2 in Box 3 were received from Mary Haslam in January 1990.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Library: Historical Materials, UA216, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Subject
- University of Rochester. Library (Organization)
- Title
- Library: historical materials
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English.
Library Details
Part of the University of Rochester Archives Library
Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd.
Rochester New York 14627-0055 USA
archives@library.rochester.edu
