The Rochester Area Special Collections, Archives and Libraries (RASCAL) group is made up of various staff from cultural and archival institutions around the Rochester region.
The group meets quarterly to discuss issues related to special collections, archives, and libraries.
If you’d like to join this group, please contact Tina Broomfield.
RASCAL online exhibits:
- The Strong National Museum of Play online exhibits can be found here.
- The Susan B. Anthony House online exhibit, Thank You, Susan B. Anthony.
- The Rochester Public Library online exhibit, Suffrage and the Flower City.
Past Meetings
2020
Thursday, January 23, 2-4 pm
Local History Division of the Rochester Public Library
TOPIC: Archives Fair Debrief
Thursday, April 23, 2-4 pm
Sisters of Saint Joseph Archives
TOPIC: Restricted Collections
Thursday, July 23, 2-4 pm
Brian Sutton-Smith Library & Archives of Play at The Strong
TOPIC: DAMS & Digital Projects
December 15, 2-3pm Virtual Archives Fair: “Living Through History: Movements, Milestones, and Moments of Impact”
2019
January 24, 2019 – 2:00-4:30 pm at Archival Methods
April 25, 2019 – 2:00-4:30 pm at Wayne County Historian’s Office, tour and lively discussion at the Wayne County Historian’s Office
July 25, 2019 – 2:00-4:30 pm at Antique Wireless Association, tour and lively discussion at the Antique Wireless Association
October 29 ARCHIVES FAIR 2019 – Over the Moon: Science & Innovation in the Archives. 4th Annual Rochester Archives Fair celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first man on the moon, and other historical explorations and advancements. More than a dozen area institutions hosted exhibit tables highlighting their unique collections and there were over 80 attendees from the Rochester community and beyond!
Thank you to the Visual Studies Workshop for hosting this event and to all of the institutions who work with us to make this event a success.
2018
January 25, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester, discussion topic: Archives Fair, Upcoming Local Conferences & Other Opportunities
April 26, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Memorial Art Galley, discussion Topic: Tour Memorial Art Gallery’s Library and Archives, followed by discussion.
July 26, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Geneva Historical Society
543 S Main St, Geneva, NY 14456
October 3, 2018 Archives Fair: Archives Through the Ages
2017
January 26, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the University of Rochester Rare Books, Special Collections and Preservation, discussion topic: Advocacy
April 27, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the RIT Archives Collections, discussion topic: Archives Fair
July 20, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Albert Paley Studios, discussion topic: Security
October 18, 2017 from 4-6 pm at the Rochester Academy of Medicine: 2017 Rochester Archives Fair: Mysteries and Untold Stories in the Archives.
2016
January 21, 2016 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Menschel Library at the George Eastman Museum
April 21, 2016 from 2:00-4:00pm, at the Xerox Archives, discussion topic: Displays & Exhibits
July 15, 2016 from 2:00-4:00pm, New York Chiropractic College, discussion topic: Archives Month
October 13, 2016 from 4:00-8:00pm, at the Rochester Brainery: ROC 101: Intro to Archives.
2015
April 23, 2015 from 2:30-4:00 pm at The Strong, discussion topic: Interns & Volunteers.
July 23, 2015 from 2:30-4:00 pm at the Wayne County Historical Society, discussion topic: Marketing
October 29, 2015 from 2:30-4:00 pm at the Antique Wireless Association, discussion topic: Member Updates
2014
November 20, 2014 from 2:30-4:00 pm at the Rochester Regional Library Council, discussion topic: Organizational Meeting