University at Albany History Department, 1965-2013, Undated
- Extent:
- 1.4 cubic ft.
- Scope and content:
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This series contains material related to the University at Albany's History Department and the Graduate Public History programs. There are large amount of memorandum sent out by the department as well as material about undergraduate and graduate committees. There are also multiple files about HIS 497, which is the department's honors program seminar class. There is one folder pertaining to the University's Social Studies Department.
Several files in this series document the establishment of the Master's in Public History Program directed by Ivan Steen. Materials include correspondence, program overviews, and newsletters. There also is a file related to the 19th Annual Conference of the National Council on Public History, which was held in Albany. Professor Steen served as chair of the Local Arrangements Committee and on the Program Committee.
- Arrangement:
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Arranged chronologically.
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Using these materials
- Access:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- Collection restrictions:
- Access to this record group is unrestricted with the exception of several folders marked below. While Ivan Steen subsequently asked individuals interviewed for the oral history projects he conducted to sign a clearance form or an agreement, not all interview files donated to the archive contain forms. Therefore notes, transcripts and audio of a select number of interviews are restricted until clearance may be obtained from the interviewees or their heirs.
- Collection terms of access:
- The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.