Upstate New York Chapter, Special Libraries Association records
Scope and Contents
Upstate New York Chapter, Special Libraries Association Records, 1937-2010 (bulk 1945-2000) contains materials of historical importance regarding the Upstate New York Chapter, Special Libraries Association Records. Records are both evidential and informational. Evidential records document the life span of the organization - its organization and development, its functions, and its activities. Informational records provide information about aspects such as officer files, project documents, and committee meetings for example. This collection includes relevant correspondence, policy items, publications including bulletins and newsletters, reports and minutes, rosters of officers and members, by-laws, photographs, procedure manuals, awards and citations, and materials related to specific chapter activities.
Dates
- 1937-2014
- Majority of material found within 1945-2000
Language of Materials
Collection material in English.
Terms of Access
Upstate New York Chapter, Special Libraries Association Records, 1937-2014 (bulk 1945-2000) are open for research.
Copyright
Copyright of papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and the University Archives before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
Historical Note
The Upstate New York Chapter of the Special Libraries Association was officially created on March 23, 1945 as the Western New York Chapter encompassing the greater Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse areas. The chapter's first president was Robert W. Christ. Chapter officers are nominated and elected prior to the start of each new year. Members from different organizations and institutions travel across the state for various conferences on topics related to special libraries, as well as tour local businesses, factories, and other sites. The chapter continues to provide professional development programming and networking opportunities for special librarians and information professionals across New York State.
Extent
8.34 Linear Feet (19 manuscript boxes, 1 card file box)
Abstract
Collection consists of records from the Upstate New York Chapter, Special Libraries Association from 1937 to 2004. The materials reflect the organization and development of the chapter, as well as its functions and activities in the materials regarding various committees, projects, and publications.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in seven series.
- Administration
- Leadership
- Committees
- Projects
- Publications
- Associated Organizations
- Miscellaneous
Acquisition Information
Upstate New York Chapter, Special Libraries Association Records, 1937-2014 (bulk 1945-2000) were donated by Rachelle Petrella in November 2006.
Accruals and Additions
Accruals are not expected to this collection.
Processing Information
Inventoried and processed by Chapter archivist Ben Wagner, August 2015. Finding aid updated by Matthew Oliver, April 2016.
- Title
- Finding Aid for Upstate New York Chapter, Special Libraries Association Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Archives staff.
- Date
- April 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository
420 Capen Hall
Buffalo New York 14260-1674 US
716-645-2916
716-645-3714 (Fax)
lib-archives@buffalo.edu