Guide to the Handivan Records, 1979-1983

Collection number: 21-24-3412

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
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Compiled by:
Eileen Keating
Date completed:
January 30, 2005
EAD encoding:
Eileen Keating

© 2005 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Handivan Records, 1979-1983
Collection number:
21-24-3412
Creator
Cornell University. Cooperative Extension. Handivan
Quantity:
.2 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Publications, news clippings, photographs, manuscripts
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract
Includes training manuals, memos, pamphlets, newspapers clippings and photographs describing the program, including articles about Janet Brown, the founder of the program and Mark Russo, one of the staff members.

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

Started in April 1979 and funded by Citibank, the Handivan was a traveling education program in New York City, that taught tenants and homeowners how to maintain and repair their homes. Its bilingual staff worked for Cornell University's Cooperative Extension.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Includes training manuals, memos, pamphlets, newspapers clippings and photographs describing the program, including articles about Janet Brown, the founder of the program, and Mark Russo, one of the staff members.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Russo, Mark.
Brown, Janet.
Citibank (New York, N.Y.)

Subjects:
Housing--New York, (N.Y.)
Building Repair and reconstruction.

Form and Genre Terms:
Photographs

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Cornell University Cooperative Extension Handivan Records, #21-24-3412. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Container List

Description
Container
Series I. Training Manuals and Publicity
Publicity, 1987-1991
Box 1 Folder 1
"Three Years Later and 32,263 Miles Later... Handivan is Still Rolling", 1983
Box 1 Folder 2
"Tenant Orientation Program Specialist" Training Project, 1974-1976
Box 1 Folder 3
Scrapbook, 1979-1983
Box 1 Folder 4-6
Photographs, 1970s-1980s
Box 1 Folder 7-10
Slides
 Box 1 Folder 11