Series XXV: Richard Esse Photographs, 1965-1977, undated
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs collected by Richard Esse, an individual affiliated with the LGBTQ+ community in Rochester, New York. The materials date between 1965 and 1977. The bulk of the photographs are undated. Photographs show Esse and friends sitting together, eating, and lounging in various apartments. Other images include men at places of work like a grocery store and office space. Many images portray friends of Esse in drag.
Dates
- Other: 1965-1977, undated
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this series.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is held by the Rochester Public Library. Copyright of the papers may be held by the authors', or authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain written permission of the holder[s] of copyright and the Rochester Public Library before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.37 Cubic Feet (2 record cartons, 1 legal size document case, 2 boxes, 2 letter size document cases)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This series consists of photographs collected by Richard Esse, an individual affiliated with the LGBTQ+ community in Rochester, New York. The materials date between 1965 and 1977. The bulk of the photographs are undated.
Arrangement
Prior to donation to the Local History and Genealogy Division of the Rochester Public Library, materials in this collection were arranged chronologically by month and year and given object numbers written in pencil on the verso of each photograph. Photographs were removed from album sleeves and stored in archival paper envelopes.
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
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Rochester 14604 USA
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