Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
Rose Waite Papers
Date(s)
- late 19th century (Creation)
Extent
One acid-free folder.
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
Two copies of a manuscript detailing the life of Rose Waite and her family as they lived in New York, Toronto, and Michigan.
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
One copy has green covers. The other has several pages paper-clipped together.
Some yellowing on pages.
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
Donated by Rose Waite in May 1966.
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)
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd edition
Sources used
Archivist's note
Robert Florine, volunteer
January 6, 2022 (PastPerfect)
Archivist's note
Jonathan Kirkwood, Archivist
April 11, 2024 (Access to Memory)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Waite, Rose (Subject)