Series VI: Instructional activities, 1938-1995, bulk 1960-1986, bulk: Bulk 1960-1986
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of papers regarding the instructional activities performed by the City Historians, Blake McKelvey and Ruth Rosenberg-Naparsteck. The materials date between 1938 and 1995, with a bulk of the materials dated betwee 1960 and 1986. The papers consist of student essays, student exams, field trip curriculum, and lectures.
This serires consists of Rosenberg-Naparsteck's collaboration with the High Falls Center. It also contains student papers, student exams, and lectures for Blake McKelvey's local history courses at the University of Rochester.
Dates
- Creation: 1938-1995, bulk 1960-1986
- Creation: Majority of material found within Bulk 1960-1986
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 / Historical
During their time as City Historians, Blake McKelvey, Ruth Rosenberg-Naparsteck, and Joseph Barnes participated in educational outreach at local colleges and schools, often collaborating with local Rochester museums to create field trip curriculum and activities. They were also involved in teaching local history classes at the college level which resulted in student papers and exams. The City Historians were also asked to lecture at local organizations and events.
Extent
1.5 Cubic Feet (5 document cases)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This series consists of papers regarding the instructional activities performed by the City Historians, Blake McKelvey and Ruth Rosenberg-Naparsteck. The materials date between 1938 and 1995, with a bulk of the materials dated between 1960 and 1986. The papers consist of student essays, student exams, field trip curriculum, and lectures.
Arrangement
This series consists of five boxes divided into three sub-series:
Sub-series A: Blake McKelvey's student papers, 1938-1984
Sub-series B: Ruth Rosenberg-Naparsteck's student papers, 1976-1991
Sub-series C: Educational outreach, 1964-1995
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.
Processing Information
This series had no original order or context. It was arranged by the processor in alphabetical order.
Repository Details
Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository
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