Series I: Barnes, Joseph, 1924-1985, bulk 1970-1985
Scope and Contents
This series consists of the records of Rochester City Historian, Joseph Barnes. The materials are dated from 1978 to 1987. The materials consist of correspondence, reports, articles, newspaper clippings, and photographs.
The correspondence in this series consists of general research questions, genealogy requests, speaking engagements, events, budgets, and reports. This series also contains information regarding the Rochester Sesquicentennial in which Barnes was instrumental in planning.
The “Miscellaneous” sub-series contains budget reports, annual reports, events, some general correspondence, publications, forms, articles written by Barnes and others, conferences, grants, finances, and exhibitions.
Dates
- Creation: 1924-1985, bulk 1970-1985
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this series.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is held by the Office of the City Historian, Rochester Public Library. Copyright of the papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors’ heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder[s] of copyright and the Office of the City Historian before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library’s usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
Biographical Note
Joseph Barnes succeeded Blake McKelvey as Rochester City Historian. He became Assistant City Historian for Blake McKelvey. Upon McKelvey's retirement in 1973, Joseph Barnes was made Rochester City Historian. Barnes received his doctorate in History from the University of Buffalo. Barnes left the office in 1987 upon conferral of his Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Buffalo.
Although Joseph Barnes tenure as City Historian was relatively brief he was the editor and contributing author to Rochester History, wrote articles, conducted research, and planned the Rochester Sesquicentennial as well as many other events.
Extent
4.75 Cubic Feet (10 clam shell document boxes and 1 record carton)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This series consists of the records of Rochester City Historian, Joseph Barnes. The materials are dated from 1978 to 1987. The materials consist of correspondence, reports, articles, newspaper clippings, and photographs.
Arrangement
This series consists of 11 boxes divided into three sub-series:
Sub-series A: Correspondence, 1970-1985
Sub-series B: Sesquicentennial, 1978-1985
Sub-series C: Miscellaneous, 1924-1985, bulk 1970-1985
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This series was created during the daily operations of the City Historian's Office.
Processing Information
This project was made possible by a grant from the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository
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Rochester 14604-1896 USA USA
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