Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
Genesee County Historical Society
Date(s)
- 1938 - 1965 (Creation)
Extent
One acid-free folder.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
Correspondence composes the majority of the collection. It details lamps discussions concerning lamps from antiquity to the early modern period. Half of the correspondence details lamps that may or may not have been considered by Sloan Panorama of Transportation for exhibition and lamps that were given consideration for donation and exhibition. The remainder of the collection is an issue of The Reminder, a newsletter published by Genesee County Historical and Museum Society.
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 to arrange use for research.
Physical access
Paper composes the collection. Most letters were typed. Only one was handwritten and in printing and pencil. The collection is housed inside a single acid-free folder.
The general condition of the collection is fair. Most letters have yellowed to varying degrees. Many have frayed along their edges and have small tears. Some paper is frail and is at risk of flaking if handled without care.
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
The Genesee County Historical Society donated the records in April 1965. Merle Perry Jr received them.
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
November 1, 2022 (PastPerfect)
Archivist's note
Jonathan Kirkwood, Archivist
April 3, 2024 (Access to Memory)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Folger, Henry Clay (Subject)
- Perry, Merle (Subject)
- Van Bolt, Roger H. (Subject)