Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Rockefeller, Laurance Spelman (1910-2004) and Rockefeller, Mary French (1910-1997)
- Extent:
- 137.55 Cubic Feet and 105 standard record storage boxes.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and Content:
The Laurance S. Rockefeller General Files were created and maintained by the staff of the Rockefeller family office, Room 5600, Rockefeller Center, New York City. The records predominantly document Laurance S. Rockefeller's 1992-1996 activities in the areas of Art, Conservation, Education, Medicine, Politics, Science, Welfare and Youth Organizations. The records also document a selection of Mary French Rockefeller's charitable giving, 1996-1997.
- Processing information:
Minimal processing, 2017. Records primarily remain in original file folders and record storage boxes.
- Arrangement:
Original order created by the Rockefeller family office staff, Room 5600. The records are categorically arranged alphabetically by subject.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Open for research with select materials restricted in accordance with the 2009 donation of the Laurance S. Rockefeller papers. Brittle or damaged items are available at the discretion of RAC. Researchers interested in accessing audiovisual materials (VHS, audio cassettes) in this collection must use an access surrogate. The original items may not be accessed because of preservation concerns. To request an access surrogate be made, or if you are unsure if there is an access surrogate, please contact a RAC archivist.
When requesting to view audiovisual material, please refer to the Title and the AV Number (example: AV 1916). Researchers are asked to check the "Restrictions" note for each Title. If a Title does not currently have an access copy, please contact a RAC archivist for further instruction.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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RAC has legal title, copyright and liteary rights to the papers, in so far as it holds them.
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