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Yale University Library photographs and memorabilia of collections and events

 Collection
Call Number: RU 387

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of photographic negatives of new acquisitions, specifically acquisitions for the Rare Book Room (now the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library). Also included are photographs of exhibits, library staff at work, various library operations and departments, and bookplates, as well as a commemorative edition of the Yale Daily News featuring the opening of Sterling Memorial Library.

Dates

  • 1925-1963

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Arrangement

The records are arranged by library department and by medium and in subsequent accessions.

Extent

6.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ru.0387

Overview

The collection consists of photographic negatives of new acquisitions, specifically acquisitions for the Rare Book Room (now the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library). Also included are photographs of exhibits, library staff at work, various library operations and departments, and bookplates, as well as a commemorative edition of the Yale Daily News featuring the opening of Sterling Memorial Library..

General note

Forms part of Yale Record Group 32-A (YRG 32-A), Central records of the Yale University Library and records of the librarian.
Title
Guide to the Yale University Library Photographs and Memorabilia of Collections and Events
Status
Under Revision
Author
compiled by Daniel Hartwig
Date
March 2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)

Location

Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Opening Hours