Bancroft Library

Professor Cinotto,

When you register at the Bancroft, they will require two forms of ID (at least one of those two must have a photo). When I went there, I showed my driver's license and my University of Minnesota student ID. I do not believe you will be needing any letters of reference.

The Bancroft is not currently in the UC Berkeley campus; it is actually on 2121 Allston Way, which is about one block from the Berkeley BART Station (if even that), which will be very convenient for you. As for access issues concerning ROHO, the main obstacle I can foresee is having to walk over there. ROHO is still inside the UC Berkeley campus--however, it is a bit of a walk so be sure to ask someone for directions (unfortunately, I don't recall the building name and the ROHO website does not state it). I recall having to walk past the tall clock on the campus. Please feel free to contact David Kessler, who was the archivist that I worked with while I was there: "David Kessler" dkessler@library.berkeley.edu

Mr. Kessler was extremely helpful during my visit. Or, you can contact the general Bancroft email address: "Bancroft Reference Letters" bancref@library.berkeley.edu The university also apparently will be having intercession hours around the Holidays, so be sure to check what their hours will be.

Hope this is helpful and that you are able to get a hold of Victor Geraci and David Kessler. They are both very nice and very helpful individuals. You may tell Mr. Kessler that I directed you to him; he may not recall me, but I was the one who visited this past summer and gave him a small box of chocolates.

Jeannie