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Michael Sze photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: D.489

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

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

Related Materials

Related materials can be found in the University of Rochester's Re-Envisioning Japan Project, directed by Professor Joanne Bernardi.

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

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA