New York University Archives Collection of NYU Postcards
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Abstract
The New York University Archives serves as the final repository for the historical records of NYU. Its primary purpose is to document the history of the University and to provide source material for administrators, faculty, students, alumni, and other members of the University community, as well as scholars, authors, and other interested persons who seek to evaluate the impact of the University's activities on the history of American social, cultural, and intellectual development. The New York University Archives Collection of NYU Postcards consists of three undated postcards and one copper plate related to NYU's Camp Sebago. The collection also contains several postcards depicting Washington Square Park, Washington Square campus buildings, and University Heights campus buildings.
Historical Note
The New York University Archives serves as the final repository for the historical records of NYU. Its primary purpose is to document the history of the University and to provide source material for administrators, faculty, students, alumni, and other members of the University community, as well as scholars, authors, and other interested persons who seek to evaluate the impact of the University's activities on the history of American social, cultural, and intellectual development.
Arrangement
This collection has not been arranged by an archivist. The materials are arranged in the order in which they were received from the donor.
Scope and Contents
The New York University Archives Collection of NYU Postcards consists of three undated postcards and one copper plate related to NYU's Camp Sebago. The collection also contains several postcards depicting Washington Square Park, Washington Square campus buildings, and University Heights campus buildings.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Because of the assembled nature of this collection, copyright status varies across the collection. Copyright is assumed to be held by the original creator of individual items in the collection; these items are expected to pass into the public domain 120 years after their creation. New York University Archives is not authorized to grant permission to publish or reproduce materials from this collection.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date; New York University Archives Collection of NYU Postcards; MC 356; box number; folder number or item identifier; New York University Archives, New York University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The provenance of these materials is unknown. Items were received in the mail with no letter or return address in January 2021. The accession number associated with this gift is 2022.023.
In May 2024, the folder entitled "Washington Square Park, Washington Square Campus, and University Heights Campus" was transferred from the New York University Archives Photograph Collection (PHOTO 00001). The accession number associated with this accretion is 2024.033.
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Processing Information
At the time of accessioning, materials were rehoused in an archival box and folder, and described on the collection-level.
In May 2024, one folder containing various postcards was transferred from the New York University Archives Photograph Collection (PHOTO 00001). These materials were added to add to the end of the existing container list. The accession number associated with this accretion is 2024.033.