William P. Roest slide collection

 Collection
Identifier: GLMS-0076

Collection Overview

Abstract

This collection is composed of 766 35 mm photographic slides of Great Lakes Vessels. These slides were taken from 1980 to 1993 by William P. Roest in various locations around the Great Lakes, in both the United States and Canada. A large number of the slides were taken in the Soo area or on the St. Mary’s River near Round Island or Lime Island.

Dates

  • Creation: 1980-1993

Extent

.33 Cubic Feet (1 letter manuscript box)

Creator

Scope and Contents

Collection is composed of 766 35mm photographic slides of Great Lakes Vessels. These slides were taken from 1980 to 1993 by William P. Roest in various locations around the Great Lakes, in both the United States and Canada. A large number of the slides were taken in the Soo area or on the St. Mary’s River near Round Island or Lime Island.

An item-level inventory is linked to this finding aid in the External Documents section.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Slides are arranged alphabetically across three binders.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by vessel name.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The material in this collection was donated to the HCGL by Thomas G. Salvner of Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2014.

Title
Guide to the William P. Roest slide collection
Author
Mark Sprang
Date
February 2018, December 2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin