Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Elwood, Isaac R., Mason, Allen (Dry goods merchant), Mason, Thomas F., Dwinelle, John W. (John Whipple), 1816-1881, and Campbell, James C.
- Extent:
- 1 box
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item title, item date], Dwinelle and Campbell Papers, D.227, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection includes a group of about 75 letters, mainly from the 1840's, to various Rochester businessmen. Although acquired together, it appears that the items are not all related. Recipients include Isaac R. Elwood, A. & T.F. Mason Dry Goods Merchants (Allen Mason and Thomas F. Mason), and Dwinelle and Campbell Counsellors at Law (John W. Dwinelle and James C. Campbell). John W. Dwinelle, 1816-1881, later became a prominent San Francisco lawyer.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased from Michael Luck, Rochester, NY, July 25 and 26, 1990.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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The Dwinelle and Campbell Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item title, item date], Dwinelle and Campbell Papers, D.227, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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Rush Rhees LibrarySecond Floor, Room 225755 Library Rd.Rochester, NY 14627, United States
- CONTACT:
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(585) 275-2121rarebks@library.rochester.edu