Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
Clyde F. Wait Collection
Date(s)
- 1926 (Creation)
Extent
One acid-free folder.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The scrapbook contains clippings from Barron’s Weekly that record business dealings and personal episodes from the life of William C. Durant. The clippings come from articles written from January to February 1926.
System of arrangement
Past practices described the contents of this collection individually. Each item received an object ID number and was treated as a distinct artifact. Records have been reunited, but their original order may have been lost.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
No restrictions. Contact the Collections Department and the Archivist to arrange use for research at collections@sloanlongway.org or (810) 237-3421.
Physical access
The clippings were glued to sheets of paper, which was punched in three places along their left sides and bound together with brass rings. There are paper front and back covers. The clippings have black typeface stamped on them.
The general condition of the scrapbook is fair. All clippings remained fixed to their sheets. No sheet shows signs of yellowing. The same is evident with the clippings despite having been glued to the sheets. No signs of rust were found on the brass pins. The covers have many tears along their edges. Corners of some sheets are curling.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
No restrictions. Reproductions are done and charged in accordance with Sloan Museum Archives Fee Service Policy.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
A downloadable PDF finding aid is available.
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Clyde F. Wait donated the scrapbook in February 1966. It is unknown whether he collected the clippings or came into possession of the scrapbook. Roger Van Bolt received the donation.
Immediate source of acquisition
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
None.
Related descriptions
Notes element
Specialized notes
Alternative identifier(s)
Object Identification Number
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd edition
Sources used
Archivist's note
Jonathan Kirkwood, Archivist
March 7, 2023 (PastPerfect)
Archivist's note
Jonathan Kirkwood, Archivist
April 10, 2024 (Access to Memory)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Durant, William C. (Subject)