Friends of Rochester Public Library Records
Scope and Content Note
The records consist of correspondence, minutes, statistics, program information, financial reports, promotional materials, history, photographs, and mission statements. They date from 1953 to 2012.
Dates
- Creation: 1953-2012
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.
Administrative History
The Friends of the Rochester Public Library formed in November 1953 under the leadership of Arthur J. May. The group inteneded to serve as a library booster club, promoting public awaareness of the library and its facilities. Their first programs included a book fair and a local author's night. They introduced an Annual Literary Award in 1957, and began the long-running Noon hour Books Sandwiched In and Films Sandwiched In series in 1958. More recent programs include the Tuesday Topics series and the annual Art of the Book exhibition. The organization merged with the Rochester Public Library Foundation in [year?], and the new Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library maintained the programming tradition of its predecessor.
Extent
3.0 Cubic Feet (9 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of 9 boxes.
Custodial History
Donated in 2012 by the Friends of RPL.
Bibliography
Barnes, Joseph W. and Robert W. "From Books to Multimedia." Rochester History, vol. XXXVI, no. 4, October 1974.
McKelvey, Blake. "The Semi-Centennial of the Rochester Public Library." Rochester History, vol. XXIII, no. 4, October 1961.
Rosenberg-Naparsteck, Ruth. "The Origins of the Rochester Public Library." Rochester History, vol. XLVIII, nos. 1 and 2, January and April 1986.
Physical Description
Good
- Title
- A Guide to the Friends of Rochester Public Library Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Cheri Crist
- Date
- 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604 USA
585-428-8370
585-428-8353 (Fax)
lochistref@libraryweb.org