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Academic regalia (University of Rochester)

 Collection
Identifier: UA5

Scope and Contents

The Academic Regalia collection contains robes, hoods, and caps worn by University of Rochester administrators, faculty, students, and trustees at formal events. Descriptions of regalia include the name of the manufacturer (Cotrell and Leonard, for example) when this information is known. Each set of regalia has been assigned a number, which appears before the title of the item(s).

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: mid-1800s-1900s

Language of Materials

English

Extent

28 box(es)

Conditions Governing Access

For access to this collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu) at least two business days prior to your planned visit.

Please note: Some materials may be restricted or require permission for use.

Conditions Governing Use

To request reproductions or permission to publish materials from the collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu). Researchers may be responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials acquired from various sources. Five hoods (items 41-45) worn by Rush Rhees were transferred from the Rush Rhees Presidential Papers to this collection. Eleven hoods (items 46-56) worn by Alan Valentine were transferred from the Alan Valentine Presidential Papers. Four hoods (items 57-60) were transferred from the Museum Objects collection.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Academic Regalia, UA5, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Processing Information

Ava Hurlock (Class of 2018) and Jonathon Thomalla (Class of 2018) assisted in the processing of this collection.

Title
Academic regalia
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the University of Rochester Archives Library

Contact:
Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
755 Library Road
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA
585-275-4477