Collection ID:

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Hudson Area Library
Abstract:
The collection provides an interesting insight into the history of Hudson City from the 19th century to the present day. This collection is an inexhaustible source of information thanks to an astonishing range of documents: maps, copyright documents, music partitions, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, memorabilia, ephemera, and, photographs.
Extent:
6 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

The City of Hudson collection, Hudson Area Library.

Background

Scope and Content:

The City of Hudson collection comprises 6 linear feet. It takes a historical, societal, and analytical look at the City of Hudson from the 19th century to the present day. The collection offers a diversity of documents accessioned by the Hudson Area Library over a period of time in order to fully describe all the phases of the evolution and construction of the City of Hudson from an urban, architectural, socio-economic, educational, cultural, and media perspective. The various materials and formats represented in the collection range from maps, business records, copyright documents, music compositions, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and ephemera. The photographic materials consist of professional and personal photographs including promotional materials. Priority is given to the original documents with other formats that complement the collection considered selectively.

Acquisition information:
Archivist accessioned materials offered from a variety of sources over a period of time.
Arrangement:

The previous archivist organized the materials into nine subgroups reflecting the major divisions of the collection and therein by series arranged by folders. Within each folder, items are maintained in chronological order.

Accruals:

New materials are added to the collection as they are received from individual donors.

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

The collection is open to research.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

Property rights reside with the Hudson Area Library. For permission to reproduce or to publish, please contact the library.

PREFERRED CITATION:

The City of Hudson collection, Hudson Area Library.

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
51 N. 5th Street
Hudson, NY 12534, United States
CONTACT:
518-828-1792