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New York State Barge Canal (Western Division) collection

 Collection
Identifier: D.405

Scope and Contents

The New York State Barge Canal (Western Division) Collection consists primarily of eight albums of original silver prints relating to the Western Division of the Erie Canal Improvement Project known as the Barge Canal. Altogether they contain a total of 1806 images documenting all aspects of Barge Canal construction work, including sites for speculative projects. Other material in the collection includes additional photographs and six small ledgers.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1900-1917

Language of Materials

English

Extent

5 box(es)

Access

The New York State Barge Canal (Western Division) Collection 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

The New York State Barge Canal Collection was purchased in November 2010 with funds from the Alma Burner Creek Endowment, the John R. Russell Memorial Fund, and the Friends of the University Libraries.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], New York State Barge Canal (Western Division) Collection, D.405, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
New York State Barge Canal (Western Division) collection
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

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA