Political Prints Collection, 1858-1876

Summary

Extent:

1.5 Cubic Feet 1 box

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

Political Prints Collection. [box 1,item #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

This is an artificial collection that assembles together mid-nineteenth century political prints from several publishers. The prints include the work of several publishers, primarily Currier & Ives; but also Phelps & Watson, Taylor & Co., Hilton & Co., Sackett & Wilhelms Litho. Co., T.W. Strong Lith., Geo. Whiting, Joseph Godfrey. Publication dates of the materials range from 1858 to 1876.

Acquisition information:

The provenance of the items contained in this collection is unknown.

Arrangement:

This collection consists of 1 box.

Physical description:

Good

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Prints, American
Lithographs.

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:

Political Prints Collection. [box 1,item #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Location of this collection:

Rochester Public Library

Rundel Memorial Building

115 South Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604, United States

Link to repository site

Contact:

585-428-8370

lochist@libraryweb.org