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Memorial Art Gallery: correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: UA236

Scope and Contents note

A correspondence file of Rush Rhees, president of the Memorial Art Gallery, covering such topics as gifts, memberships, the opening and inaugural exhibition of the gallery, art works, lectures, facilities, and shipping. Mostly copies of outgoing letters from Rhees and George L. Herdle, secretary and art director of the gallery, with some incoming correspondence from members, donors, other museums, and Memorial Art Gallery board members and officers such as Julius M. Wile.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1912-1917

Language of Materials

English

Extent

0.56 cubic feet (2 containers)

Restrictions on Access

For access to this collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu) at least two business days prior to your planned visit.

Please note: Some materials may be restricted or require permission for use.

Restrictions on Use

To request reproductions or permission to publish materials from the collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu). Researchers may be responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Memorial Art Gallery: Correspondence, UA236, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Arrangement

This collection includes two alphabetical ranges. One range begins on November 21, 1912 and ends on November 15, 1917. The other begins on January 5, 1913 and ends on December 11, 1917.

Title
Memorial Art Gallery: correspondence
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 University of Rochester Archives Library

Contact:
Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd.
Rochester New York 14627-0055 USA