A small series of Laurance S. Rockefeller family photographs including portraits of Laurance S. Rockefeller as well as documention of a selection of his conservation and philanthropic activities including the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission (ORRRC) and the Palasaides Interstate Park Commission.
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Laurance S. Rockefeller papers, 1878-2004 399.05 Cubic Feet
Types of records include: correspondence, personal papers, photographs, audiovisual materials and the working papers of Mr. Rockefeller's associates.
Laurance S. Rockefeller papers, Associates, 1910-1994, Bulk: 1953-1994, bulk 1953-1994 27.8 Cubic Feet
This collection comprises the files and working papers of the associates of Laurance S. Rockefeller, based at the Rockefeller family offices (Room 5600) in Rockefeller Center, New York, NY. The materials available primarily document Mr. Rockefeller's conservation and environmental interests and activities.
Laurance S. Rockefeller papers, Associates, Fred Smith, 1910-1994, Bulk: 1953-1994, bulk 1953-1994 14.12 Cubic Feet
Fred Smith's interest in conservation, outdoor recreation, and the environment predate his association with Laurance Rockefeller. Yet because of this interest and Mr. Smith's talent in public relations and politics, he often acted as Mr. Rockefeller's representative, and his involvement in numerous commissions, committees, conferences, and organizations is documented throughout these files.
Laurance S. Rockefeller papers, Associates, Harry Rand, 1965-1976 12.92 Cubic Feet
The years represented in these files saw an increasing emphasis on environmental concerns in the United States – water pollution, air pollution, the disposal of solid waste, recycling, clean energy, and the need to consciously plan for beauty in the environment – areas in which Laurance Rockefeller was intensely interested. Two of the series in this collection – Citizens Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality (CACEQ) and Utilities – deal extensively with these concerns. Additionally, the Fred Smith series contains numerous publications, reports, and speeches on environmental issues either written or delivered by Fred Smith.
Laurance S. Rockefeller papers, Associates, Thaddeus (Ted) F. Walkowicz papers, 1971-1972 0.76 Cubic Feet
This collection represents the files of Ted Walkowicz in his capacity as an associate of Laurance S. Rockefeller. The files pertain specifically to the Citizen's Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality chaired by LSR.
The Correspondence Files collection of Laurance S. Rockefeller's papers, is comprised of alphabetical correspondence files for 1962-1991 from the LSR papers in the Rockefeller Family general files (record groups 3, 33, 37, and 39; and of LSR's files for individuals (Friends and Associates), pulled from these same general files. Sets of mail logs and chronological files, maintained by LSR's office from the early 1960s/early 1970s to around 1986, and two albums of "special letters" complete the collection.
Laurance S. Rockefeller papers, Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, RG 2, 1878-1972, 1878-1972, 1878-1972, 1878-1972, bulk bulk, bulk, bulk, bulk 25.29 Cubic Feet
Types of records include: correspondence, personal material, and audiovisual material.
Laurance S. Rockefeller papers, Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission, RG 6, 1949-1964, bulk 1958-1963 15.66 Cubic Feet
This collection documents the creation, implementation, and general activities of the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission from 1949-1964 with the bulk of the material dated between 1958 and 1963. The collection consists primarily of background material relating to members of the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission, as well as correspondence between Laurance Rockefeller and his advisors, reports, studies, and speeches given by Laurance Rockefeller and others.
Laurance S. Rockefeller papers, Speech Files, RG 5, 1941-2004 14.25 Cubic Feet
Types of records include: speeches and related materials.
Laurance S. Rockefeller photographs, 1880s-2004 146.6 Cubic Feet
From an early age, Laurance S. Rockefeller (LSR) was an avid photographer, and his photograph collection reflects this appreciation, along with the broad range of his activities and interests. The LSR Photographs collection is sorted into several component groupings, loosely based on format, storage location (home or office), or use (e.g., Photo Reference files), at the time his collection was arranged and catalogued.
From an early age, Laurance S. Rockefeller (LSR) was an avid photographer, and his photograph collection reflects this appreciation, along with the broad range of his activities and interests. The LSR Photographs collection is sorted into several component groupings, loosely based on format, storage location (home or office), or use (e.g., Photo Reference files), at the time his collection was arranged and catalogued.
LSR Photographs, RG 1, Photo Files contains the bulk of LSR's loose photographic prints from his home and his office, along with some albums and slides. RG 1 is a composite collection. It contains LSR's loose or "flat" photo files, but also materials that for various reasons were not included in the other collection components at the time the collection was organized. RG 1 encompasses personal and family photos, as well as photographic documentation of LSR's business and civic activities. The Rockefeller Family Office's Public Relations files on Laurance and Mary French Rockefeller have also been included as a series in RG 1. Similarly, the photographs and albums from the former Series 1009 Photos (LSR Family) are now interfiled with RG 1.
LSR's Slide Notebooks, contains slides from the late 1940s to the early 1980s, taken mainly by LSR. The slides consist primarily of travel photos, from Mary and Laurance's trips to the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and the U. S., in the 1950s; as well as various images of family travel, activities, and homes (including Woodstock, VT; Pocantico; and, especially, Wyoming).
RG 4, LSR's Snapshot Files, contains LSR's personal photos, relating especially to his family, houses, friends and activities, travel, and resort developments. The Snapshot Files label reflects the smaller format of the prints (up to 5" x 7") and their grouping into discrete sets of prints and negatives, which are housed together in individual (and sometimes in their original) photo envelopes.
The Business Interest series documents the Rockefeller Family's investments and financial involvement in a variety of industries, companies, and geographic areas, including banks, oil, iron mining, timber, railroads, Rockefeller Center, and South America.
This series reflects primarily the activities of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., but significant documentation on the political and civic concerns of each of his sons is also present. In addition to extensive files on family support of the Republican Party on the national, state, and local level, separate folders exist on specific candidates, such as President Dwight D. Eisenhower, New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, and New York Governor Thomas Dewey. There are substantial files on family support for Nelson Rockefeller during his first gubernatorial campaign and immediately afterward. However, very little material exists in this series on his presidential effort in 1960.
The Cultural Interests series reflects the Rockefeller family's involvement and contributions in the areas of the arts, museums, parks, and historic restorations. The series contains correspondence between members of the Rockefeller family and the Family Office Staff on the one hand, and officials and members of the various institutions and organizations on the other. Most of the material concerns unsolicited appeals for donations. Some members of the family were also members of or were active in several of the organizations, and some of the correspondence reflects this activity.
Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, Economic Reform Interests, Series F, 1894-1961 10.64 Cubic Feet
The Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller (OMR) materials document the increasing role assumed by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in the management of Rockefeller affairs and amply document his business and philanthropic affairs. They also chronicle the entrance of JDR Jr.'s sons, John D. 3rd, Nelson A., Laurance S., Winthrop, and David, into the world of business, philanthropy, civic leadership, and politics as they joined the office.
Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, Educational Interests, Series G, 1896-1961 52.35 Cubic Feet
The files found in this series include correspondence by members of the Rockefeller family and their representatives and the officials of various institutions. Most of the material is unsolicited requests for aid. The material on institutions in which the family took an active interest, such as the International Houses, includes analysis, reports, general correspondence, contributions, and administration.
Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, Friends and Services, Series H, 1886-1961 71.39 Cubic Feet
The Friends and Services series is primarily John D. Rockefeller, Jr.'s personal correspondence with his friends and relations. Other files deal with a variety of support, service, and administrative activities such as the operation of the Family Office, family membership in social clubs, family doctors, management of family garages and stables, and arrangement for the biographies of John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
The 35 boxes in this series cover the years 1898-1961. The Messrs. Rockefeller, Sr. and Jr., Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Abby Rockefeller Mauze, the five brothers, and their spouses are all represented in this series. Mr. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. 3rd, and Laurance S. Rockefeller are have the most connection to thse records.
The Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller (OMR) materials document the increasing role assumed by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in the management of Rockefeller affairs and amply document his business and philanthropic affairs. They also chronicle the entrance of JDR Jr.'s sons, John D. 3rd, Nelson A., Laurance S., Winthrop, and David, into the world of business, philanthropy, civic leadership, and politics as they joined the office.
Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, Religious Interests, Series N, 1894-1962 40.77 Cubic Feet
The Religious Interests series reflects the Rockefeller family's interest in and contributions to various churches and religious organizations. The files contain correspondence between members of the family and the family office, as well as officials and members of the various religious institutions. In some cases, the files include financial information on the appealing institutions. The miscellaneous files generally contain unsolicited appeals for donations. The series illustrates family contributions to religious organizations up to 1962. The contributions were made to a wide spectrum of organizations and activities, such as missionary movements, interdenominational cooperation, and religious education.
Office of the Messrs. Rockefeller records, Welfare Interests - Youth, Series R, 1897-1961 17.95 Cubic Feet
This series contains 47 boxes of documents covering the years 1897 to 1961. This is a companion series to the Welfare General material and reflects the interest of the Rockefeller family, in particular John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and John D. Rockefeller 3rd, with issues and organizations specifically focused on American youth. The involvement of Mr. Rockefeller Jr. with the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) dominates this series, accounting for 27 of the 47 boxes. The substantial material on these two organizations reflects both Mr. Rockefeller's strong Christian background and his choice of these agencies as the philanthropic vehicle for a variety of activities--missionary outreach, settlement work, sex education lectures, urban recreation, and the Training Camp activities during the World War I. However, most of the material in this series describes the support given to local Ys in the United States and abroad. The strong interest of Laurance S. Rockefeller and Mary French Rockefeller in the work of the YMCA and YWCA also is evident from these documents.
The World Affairs series reflects the Rockefeller family's contributions toward national defense and international relations. The series is divided into seven sections: Foreign Policy, including the Foreign Policy Association and the Council on Foreign Relations; Institute of Pacific Relations; National Defense, which includes material on war preparedness, veteran's organizations, civil defense, the Commander Byrd expeditions and the New York City Airport Authority; Post-War Reconstruction; Peace Plans, which contains material on peace organizations, the League of Nations and the United Nations (including material on John D. Rockefeller, Jr.'s gift of the site for the United Nations headquarters); War Relief; and National War Fund.
Rockefeller Family and Associates (Room 5600), General Files, 1962-1976, RG 3, 1962-1976 635.62 Cubic Feet
The 1962-1976 general files chronicle management of the philanthropic affairs of the third generation of the Rockefeller family primarily Abby Rockefeller Mauze, John D. Rockefeller 3rd, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Laurance S. Rockefeller, Winthrop Rockefeller, and David Rockefeller.
Rockefeller Family and Associates (Room 5600), General Files, 1962-1996, 1962-1996 1563.62 Cubic Feet
The general files chronicle management of the philanthropic affairs of the third generation of the Rockefeller family primarily Abby Rockefeller Mauze, John D. Rockefeller 3rd, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Laurance S. Rockefeller, Winthrop Rockefeller, and David Rockefeller.
Rockefeller Family and Associates (Room 5600), General Files, 1962-1996, Index Cards, RG 3-RG 44, 1962-1996 46.7 Cubic Feet
Index card files describing the contents of the Rockefeller Family & Associates General Files, 1962-1991 (Record Groups 3, 33, 37 and 39) as well as the David Rockefeller General Files, 1992-1996 and the Laurance S. Rockefeller General Files, 1992-1996.
Rockefeller Family and Associates (Room 5600), General Files, 1977-1981, RG 33, 1977-1981 276.49 Cubic Feet
The 1977-1981 general files chronicle management of the philanthropic affairs of the third generation of the Rockefeller family primarily David Rockefeller and Laurance S. Rockefeller with limited documentation of the actions of John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Nelson A. Rockefeller.
Rockefeller Family and Associates (Room 5600), General Files, 1982-1986, RG 37, 1962-1994, bulk 1982-1986 327.55 Cubic Feet
The 1982-1986 general files chronicle management of the philanthropic affairs of the third generation of the Rockefeller family primarily David Rockefeller and Laurance S. Rockefeller.
Rockefeller Family and Associates (Room 5600), General Files, 1987-1991, RG 39, 1987-1991 233.63 Cubic Feet
The 1987-1991 general files chronicle management of the philanthropic affairs of the third generation of the Rockefeller family primarily David Rockefeller and Laurance S. Rockefeller.
Rockefeller Family and Associates (Room 5600), Laurance S. Rockefeller General Files, 1992-1996, RG 43 137.55 Cubic Feet
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.
Elizabeth J. McCormack served as an associate for John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller, and she later served as an associate for Laurance S. Rockefeller. The philanthropic interests of all three Rockefeller family members are represented in this small collection, including documentation of activities related to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Population Council, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Commission on Private Philanthropy and Public Needs (The Filer Commission), the Synergos Institute, and Spelman College. Files often include Board and Committee records, correspondence, and reports.
The Audiovisual collection is an artificial collection created by the RAC to efficiently and effectively manage and present the moving images held among its archival holdings.
Contains 113 films created by Rockefeller family members and 56 newsreels featuring the Rockefellers.
Rockefeller Family Public Relations Department papers, 1900-1989, Bulk: 1946-1961, bulk 1946-1961 62.95 Cubic Feet
The Public Relations Department papers document the general activities and public opinion of the Rockefeller family most notably during the years 1946-1961.
Rockefeller Family Public Relations Department papers, Series 10-12 11.24 Cubic Feet
The Public Relations Department papers document the general activities and public opinion of the Rockefeller family during the years 1946-1961 including but not limited to: press releases, press clippings and other printed materials.
Rockefeller Family Public Relations Department papers, Series 13, 1900, 1906, 1910-1915, 1927, 1931, 1937, 1940, 1945, 1948-1987, 1989 14.11 Cubic Feet
Type of records include: Reports, publications, newspaper articles, correspondence, reprints, architectural drawings and maps, and photographs
Rockefeller Family Public Relations Department papers, Series 1-9, 1914-1981, bulk 1946-1981, bulk 1946-1961 37.6 Cubic Feet
The Public Relations Department papers document the general activities and public opinion of the Rockefeller family during the years 1946-1961. Nelson, Winthrop, Laurance, David, and JDR 3rd are mentioned most frequently throughout the collection. The collection is primarily made up of correspondence between Rockefeller brothers and various public relations employees, studies, administrative files, articles and clippings. A large amount of material relates to Nelson's foreign aid projects in Venezuela and Brazil, specifically the American International Association for Economic and Social Development (AIA) (Series 1) and the International Basic Economy Corporation (IBEC) (Series 2). Nelson's political campaigns are documented heavily as well (see Series 6, Politics, 1941-1960).