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Homer Collins papers

 Collection
Identifier: D.455

Biographical/Historical note

Homer Collins was born on January 4, 1859 and attended the University of Rochester from ca. 1872-1875. He pursued a degree at Cornell University and graduated in 1882. Collins died on July 31, 1949.

Scope and Contents

The Homer Collins Papers consists of one series: Photographs. There is one photograph album and two folders with loose photographs. These photographs date from ca. 1872-1879.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1872-1875

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es) (1 box, 1 volume)

Access

The Homer Collins 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 Homer Collins Papers were made a gift on August 23, 2010 by Barbara Vlaming.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Homer Collins Papers, D.455, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Arrangement

Series I: Photographs.

Genre / Form

Related Archival Materials

Additional materials related to Homer Collins can be found in the University of Rochester, University Archives and at Kroch Library, at Cornell University.

Title
Homer Collins papers
Author
Lori Birrell
Date
2012
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