Sub-series F: Panoramic History of Rochester, 1978-1981
Scope and Contents
This sub-series consists of the papers of the book A panoramic History of Rochester, written by Blake McKelvey. The materials date between 1978 and 1981. The materials consist of photographic reprints, photo releases, negatives, notes, and the manuscript.
Dates
- Creation: 1978-1981
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this sub-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.
Administrative History
A Panoramic History of Rochester was written by Blake McKelvey and published by Windsor Publications in 1979.
Editorial Review: "Blake McElvey's Rochester: A Panoramic History tells the vital story of this city's past, present and its future prospects, starring the people who are its greatest resource. Stunning photographs and illustrations punctuate a story that has all the elements of a rousing tale: suspense, tragedy, comic relief, natural catastrophes and, finally, energetic and resilient people. Here are the industrial giants, as large as life: Hiram Sibley of Western Union, George Eastman and his "passing fad of a toy", Lewis Swift, hardware merchant and astronomer and discoverer of comets - only a few of the greats, eccentrics and ordinary people who tell the story of a city that valued quality in its products, resourcefulness in its people, and a belief in its own destiny to be one of America's finest cities."
Extent
0.75 Cubic Feet (2 clam shell document boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This sub-series consists of the papers of the book A panoramic History of Rochester, written by Blake McKelvey. The materials date between 1978 and 1981. The materials consist of photographic reprints, photo releases, negatives, notes, and the manuscript.
Arrangement
This sub-series consists of two boxes, kept in the original order.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This sub-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 sub-series was kept in the original order that it was found in. The archivist removed negatives from plastic sleeves and placed them in archival grade negative envelopes due to the negatives starting to stick to the plastic. All metal fasterners were removed.
Repository Details
Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604-1896 USA USA
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