World War I War Effort Ephemera Collection, 1914-1918

Summary

Extent:
1.0 Cubic Feet 2 boxes, 1 oversize folder
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

World War I War Effort Ephemera Collection. [box #,folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of ephemera regarding the local Rochester war effort in the First World War. The materials date between 1914 and 1918, They include flyers, brochures, pamphlets, and posters related to the local war effort.

Biographical / historical:

This is an artificial collection consisting of materials removed from a damaged scrapbook. It documents local efforts across the Rochester community to contribute to the war effort during World War I.

Acquisition information:
Items were removed from a smoke-damaged scrapbook in very poor condition and made into a discrete collection.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Preferred citation:

World War I War Effort Ephemera Collection. [box #,folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Location of this collection:
Rundel Memorial Building
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
585-428-8370
lochist@libraryweb.org