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Nicholas M. Graver papers

 Collection
Identifier: D.439

Biographical / Historical note

The Nicholas M. Graver Papers document Graver's involvement and interest in the Anti-Smoking movement of the mid 1980s. Graver is a Rochestarian who worked with the Action of Smoking and Health (ASH) to bring about anti- smoking legislation in New York State and Rochester specifically.

Scope and Contents

The Nicholas M. Graver Papers are comprised of one series: Anti- Smoking Materials. This series contains correspondence from 1984- 1998 that Graver wrote to New York State legislators imploring them to pass anti-smoking legislation, as well a response from the Editor of Time explaining why the magazine would continue to publish advertisements from tobacco companies. There are also issues of ASH: Smoking and Health Review from 1984- 1986 that document the organization's committment to anti-smoking activism. The series includes printed materials published by ASH and other organizations as well as newspaper clippings that Graver saved.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1984-1998

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es)

Access

The Nicholas M. Graver 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

The Nicholas M. Graver Papers were made a gift in 1998.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Nicholas M. Graver Papers, D.439, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Nicholas M. Graver papers
Status
Completed
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

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Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA