Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Sze, Michael and Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
- Extent:
- 9 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item title, item date], Michael Sze Photograph Collection, D.489, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection is comprised of 7 boxes of photographs documenting travel to Asia, North Africa, Europe, the South Pacific, and Hawaii. Included in the collection are nine glass plate negatives, twelve stereocards, numerous albumen prints, and three Edward Curtis photogravures.
- Biographical / Historical:
The Michael Sze Photograph Collection was added to the department's holdings to support the research of University of Rochester Professor Joanne Bernardi and her project "Re-Envisioning Japan."
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was donated by Michael Sze in 2015.
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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The Michael Sze Photograph Collection is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections, and 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], Michael Sze Photograph Collection, D.489, 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