Kodak Genealogical Club Files
Content Description
This collection consists of genealogical subject files from the Kodak Genealogical Club. The files consist of a mixture of bibliographic resources and copies of pages from published genealogical works. The files are organized geographically - each file consists of materials from or relevant to a single nation. The files are focused on research tools and methods; they do not include material on individual families.
Dates
- Creation: 1833-1991
Creator
- Kodak Genealogical Club (Compiler, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.
Biographical / Historical
The Kodak Genealogical Club was founded in 1973 by employees of the Kodak company looking for help and community while researching genealogical roots. It ran for many years and included members with family histories from a menagerie of backgrounds and countries.
Full Extent
1.1 Cubic Feet (1 carton and 1 slim legal document box.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of 2 boxes.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Kodak Genealogical Club, 2007.
Condition Description
Good physical condition; objects smell lightly musty.
Source
- Kodak Genealogical Club (Donor, Organization)
- Title
- A Guide to the Kodak Genealogical Club Files
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Brandon Fess and Sheila Pietrowski
- Date
- 2025-11-08
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
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Rochester 14604 USA
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