David Rockefeller General Files (Room 5600), 1992-1996, RG 44, 1992-1996
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Rockefeller, David (1915-2017)
- Extent:
- 45.28 Cubic Feet 117 letter document boxes, 1 legal document box and 2 half-boxes
- Language:
- English .
Background
- Scope and content:
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This set of general files chronicles management of the philanthropic affairs of David Rockefeller during the period 1992-1996. when he was naturally beginning to curtail his activities.
Over the years the Rockefeller family has been involved in virtually all aspects of modern philanthropy at the local, national and international levels through their foundation activities as well as their individual personal giving. Albeit to a lesser extent David Rockefeller continued philanthropic activities in many of the Rockefeller's traditional areas of giving. Major interests in these 1992-1996 include but are not limited to: economics, education, international relations, medicine, politics, social welfare, youth programs and camps.
The general files primarily consist of correspondence, reports, pamphlets, memoranda, charters and certificates of incorporation, minutes and meeting records as well as documentation of contributions, finance and investment materials, real estate, newspaper clippings, diaries, notebooks, calendars, audio and video tapes, and printed material.
- Arrangement:
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Original order. Alphabetically arranged in 36 series primarily by subject/topic.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Agriculture
Philanthropy
Philanthropy -- New York (N.Y.)
Social problems
Social sciences
Social service
Philanthropy -- New York (State)
Philanthropy -- United States
Charitable contributions
Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
International relations -- United States
Economics
International relations
Charities -- Investments
Women
Hospitals
Charities
Civic improvement
Arts
Performing arts
Restoration and conservation
Art
Environmental sciences
Child welfare - Places:
- Westchester County (N.Y.)
United States
New York (N.Y.)
New York (State)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research in accordance with the terms of donation from the David Rockefeller Estate, January 2019. Brittle or damaged items are available at the discretion of RAC.
Researchers interested in accessing audiovisual material (audio cassettes, VHS, etc.) in this collection must use an access surrogate. The original items may not be accessed because of preservation concerns. To request an access surrogate be made, or if you are unsure if there is an access surrogate, please contact an archivist.
When requesting to view audiovisual material, please refer to the Title and the AV Number (example: AV 1916). Researchers are asked to check the "Restrictions" note for each Title. If a Title does not currently have an access copy, please contact a RAC archivist for further instruction.
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