Michael Sze photograph collection
Biographical / Historical note
The Michael Sze Photograph Collection was added to the department's holdings to support the research of University of Rochester Professor Joanne Bernardi and her project "Re-Envisioning Japan."
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of 7 boxes of photographs documenting travel to Asia, North Africa, Europe, the South Pacific, and Hawaii. Included in the collection are nine glass plate negatives, twelve stereocards, numerous albumen prints, and three Edward Curtis photogravures.
Creator
- Sze, Michael (Collector, Person)
- Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952 (Photographer, Person)
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1902-1920s
Language of Materials
English
Extent
9 linear feet
Access
The Michael Sze Photograph Collection is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections, and 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
This collection was donated by Michael Sze in 2015.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Michael Sze Photograph Collection, D.489, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Genre / Form
Geographic
Separated Materials
A Medieval music score has been removed from this collection and added to D.460 Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection, Box 5.
- Title
- Michael Sze photograph collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by RBSCP 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