Academic regalia (University of Rochester)
Scope and Contents
The Academic Regalia collection contains robes, hoods, and caps worn by University of Rochester administrators, faculty, students, and trustees at formal events. Descriptions of regalia include the name of the manufacturer (Cotrell and Leonard, for example) when this information is known. Each set of regalia has been assigned a number, which appears before the title of the item(s).
Creator
- University of Rochester (Organization)
Dates
- Creation: mid-1800s-1900s
Language of Materials
English
Extent
28 box(es)
Conditions Governing 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.
Conditions Governing 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials acquired from various sources. Five hoods (items 41-45) worn by Rush Rhees were transferred from the Rush Rhees Presidential Papers to this collection. Eleven hoods (items 46-56) worn by Alan Valentine were transferred from the Alan Valentine Presidential Papers. Four hoods (items 57-60) were transferred from the Museum Objects collection.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Academic Regalia, UA5, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Processing Information
Ava Hurlock (Class of 2018) and Jonathon Thomalla (Class of 2018) assisted in the processing of this collection.
Subject
- University of Rochester (Organization)
- Title
- Academic regalia
- 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
Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd.
Rochester New York 14627-0055 USA
archives@library.rochester.edu
