Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Agnes McCann
- Abstract:
- The McCann Postcard Collection consists of a series of postcards from the friends and family of the McCann’s around the world from the years 1901- 1908 as well as a book on a car’s transcontinental journey.
- Extent:
- 1 Linear Foot
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in the McCann Postcard Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
Background
- Scope and Content:
The McCann Postcard Collection consists of various postcards sent to Agnes and her family between 1901 and 1908 and a book describing the transcontinental journey of the Mitchell Ranger.
- Biographical / Historical:
Agnes McCann lived with her family in Poughkeepsie, New York. Her brother, James J. McCann, took over the family feed and grain store and made millions investing in the stock market. James McCann became a philanthropist donating money to the local community and establishing the McCann Foundation which continues to help the community. Agnes and her sister Mary traveled extensively and the postcard collection reflects correspondence between themselves, their family, and friends.
- Acquisition information:
- The McCann Postcard Collection was loaned to Marist College by John Gartland Jr.
- Arrangement:
These records are organized into two series: 1) Postcards collected by Agnes McCann and 2) Miscellaneous
Materials retain their original order
- Physical location:
- Please contact the Marist College Archives and Special Collections for information regarding use and access of this collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- DACS Describing Archives: A Content Standard. Chicago: Society of American Archivists, 2013.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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There are no restrictions on this collection
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Individuals requesting reproductions expressly assume the responsibility for compliance with all pertinent provisions of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. ss101 et seq. Patrons further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Marist College Archives and Special Collections and its staff in connection with any disputes arising from the Copyright Act, over the reproduction of material at the request of patrons. For more information please visit the following website: http://www.loc.gov/copyright/title17/.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in the McCann Postcard Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
- CONTACT:
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845-575-3364library.archives@marist.edu