Rochester photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: D.309

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of photographs taken of sites in and around the city of Rochester. The collection documents the first half of the twentieth century, which was Rochester's largest period of growth. Included in this collection are photographs of Mount Hope Cemetery, area parks, and buildings in the city center.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1880s-1990s

Language of Materials

English

Extent

8 box(es)

Access

The Rochester Photograph Collection is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Department prior to visiting.

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 photographs in this collection have been compiled over a period of years by department staff, from a variety of sources.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Rochester Photograph Collection, D.309, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester