Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Rockefeller, John D., III (John Davison) (1906-1978) and Rockefeller, John D., Jr. (John Davison) (1874-1960)
- Extent:
- 15 Cubic Feet and Extent is approximate.
- Language:
- English .
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection primarily consists of interior and exterior photographs of Kykuit through the years (Kykuit I, Kykuit II and Kykuit III) including construction and remodeling shots, as well as the surrounding grounds including the gardens, sculpture, golf course, and other estate residences and buildings. There is also a small selection of aerial views, as well as historic photographs of the village, school, railroad, and Union Chuch of Pocantico Hills.
- Arrangement:
Rockefeller family photographic holdings are arranged into the following series: Rockefeller family and Avery family photographs, Series 1001. William Avery Rockefeller family photographs, Series 1002. John D. Rockefeller family photographs, Series 1003. William Rockefeller family photographs, Series 1004. John D. Rockefeller Jr. family photographs, Series 1005. Pocantico Hills photographs, Series 1006. John D. Rockefeller 3rd family photographs, Series 1007. Nelson A. Rockefeller family photographs, Series 1008. Laurance S. Rockefeller family photographs, Series 1009. David Rockefeller family photographs, Series 1010.
The Pocantico Hills photographs are arranged in Subseries by Format: Prints, Albums, and Oversized. There is also a separate subseries for the Kykuit Photograph Project.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Photographs
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Open for research with select materials restricted as noted. Brittle or damaged items are available at the discretion of RAC. Researchers interested in accessing digital media (floppy disks, CDs, DVDs, etc.) or audiovisual material (audio cassettes, VHS, etc.) 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 an archivist.
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