George Eastman House construction papers
Biographical/Historical note
George Eastman (1854-1932), the founder of the Eastman Kodak Company, was a Rochester, New York industrialist, civic leader, and philanthropist.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains correspondence (including some to and from George Eastman), agreements, contracts, etc. relating to the construction of the home of George Eastman at 350 (now 900) East Avenue, Rochester, New York. Topics include shingling, painting, plumbing, electrical work, plastering, the telephone system, and interior decorating and furnishings. J. Foster Warner, the Rochester architect, oversaw the construction. The former home became the International Museum of Photography at the George Eastman House in 1980.
Creator
- George Eastman House (Organization)
- Eastman, George, 1854-1932 (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1902-1906
Language of Materials
English
Extent
.5 cubic feet (1 container)
Access
The George Eastman House Construction 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 papers were received from Richard J. Crego, Assistant Treasurer of the University of Rochester, May 27, 1976.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], George Eastman House Construction Papers, D.85, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Arrangement
The collection has been arranged in one chronological order. In the few instances where there were several items of different dates together, they have been filed under the first date.
Subject
- George Eastman House (Organization)
- Eastman, George, 1854-1932 (Person)
- Warner, J. Foster, 1859-1937 (Person)
- Title
- George Eastman House construction papers
- 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
