Series IV: Rosenberg-Naparsteck, Ruth, 1928-2007, bulk 1983-2004
Scope and Contents
This series consists of records created during Ruth Rosenberg-Napasteck's time as Rochester City Historian. The materials date between 1987 and 2007. The materials consist of correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, research notes, articles, and newspaper clippings.
This series consists of materials used by Ruth Rosenberg-Naparsteck for her articles published in Rochester History, her work on A Young People's History of Rochester, and the Report on Toxic Chemicals. It also includes correspondence regarding day to day activities and special projects. The series also consists of reports, applications, grants, events, financials, personnel, planning, and other smaller special project documents.
Dates
- Creation: 1928-2007, bulk 1983-2004
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is held by the Rochester Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Division. 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 Local History and Genealogy Division 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
Ruth Rosenberg-Naparsteck was officially appointed City Historian in 1987, after having worked for three years as an assistant in the historian’s office. At the time of her appointment she had obtained a Master’s Degree in American History from the State University of New York at Brockport and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Anthropology from Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Rosenberg-Naparsteck’s tenure as the City Historian heralded the arrival of the Information Age as testified by much of her correspondence, such as Library and Automation services offering basic e-mail instruction and work-shops on internet resources for library professionals. The responsibilities of her office included maintaining subscriptions for Rochester History. She also contributed to this publication. Rosenberg-Naparsteck acted as Committee Chair of the Local History Committee, in addition to being actively involved in educational curriculum development. One such example was her publication, A Young People’s History of Rochester.
Rosenberg-Naparsteck conducted extensive research on almshouses and the Underground Railroad and was a member of the Freedom Trail Commission. She was also the publications director for Corn Hill Waterfront and Navigation.
In her time as City Historian, the local historian’s role was rewritten to “clarify responsibility for the sound management of local records.” This meant that the Historian was no longer responsible for just collecting records but also for the promotion, establishment, and improvement of government records.
Extent
15.25 Cubic Feet (13 clam shell document boxes and 11 record cartons)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This series consists of records created during Ruth Rosenberg-Napasteck's time as Rochester City Historian. The materials date between 1987 and 2006. The materials consist of correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, research notes, articles, and newspaper clippings.
Arrangement
This series consists of 24 boxes divided into six sub-series:
Sub-series A: Correspondence, 1980-2007
Sub-series B: A Growing Agitation, 1984-1986
Sub-series C: Personal papers, 1984-1991
Sub-series D: Report on Toxic Chemicals, 1928-1986
Sub-series E: A Young People’s History of Rochester, 1986-2000
Sub-series F: Miscellaneous, 1950-2004, bulk 1990-2000
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.
Repository Details
Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository
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