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William Perkins Cross papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.C95

Scope and Contents

Family papers and correspondence to and from the William Perkins Cross family members and friends, chiefly personal in nature. Included is some information about the Daniel E. Cross Company Boot & Shoe Patterns, Rochester, N.Y. Also in the collection are family and business financial papers, bills, statements, wills, diaries, account books, notebooks.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1879-1952

Language of Materials

English

Extent

4 box(es) (50 folders, 8 diaries, 9 bank books, 10 account books and notebooks)

Access

The William Perkins Cross 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 Mrs. Helen Rogers Cross, U of R 1905, August 3, 1955.

Additional material received Nov. 1961 from Mrs. Cross: Marine engineering textbook (plates only) and copy of prize essay. 2 volumes.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], William Perkins Cross Papers, A.C95, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
William Perkins Cross 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

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA