Edward G. Rogoff - New York City Taxicab Industry records, 1966-2005, bulk 1978-1986

Summary Information

Abstract

The collection is primarily comprised of materials consulted by Edward Rogoff during research for his dissertation on regulatory issues and the New York City Taxicab industry. The records also chronicle Rogoff's ongoing interest in related taxicab agency issues and affairs.

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two series.

• Series I: Administrative Files, 1966-2005
• Series II: Published Material, 1974-2003

Description

Summary

The collection contains records related to the New York City taxicab industry, particularly pertaining to regulatory issues in the 1970s and 1980s. The materials describe New York City taxicab agency rules and regulations and taxi driver perspectives and concerns. The collection was created by Edward Rogoff, professor of Management and Academic Director of the Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship and Small Business at Baruch College. Rogoff began compiling these materials during research for his dissertation "The Regulation of the New York City Taxicab Industry" and continued to collect items as his interest and involvement in industry issues grew. In addition to publications and records, the collection also includes notes written by Rogoff chronicling his experience driving a taxicab on the streets of New York City, notes from interviews with taxicab drivers and transcripts of testimony given by Rogoff at various committee meetings. The collection consists of reports, articles, brochures, correspondence, notes, memoranda, proposals, and press releases.

• Series I: Administrative Files, 1966-2005

  Series I contains material consulted by Rogoff for dissertation research and records created by Rogoff, other individuals, and agencies pertaining to the New York City taxicab industry. The series includes information related to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, in the form of staff correspondence, meeting agenda, and memoranda, which provide a sense of the topics discussed at hearings and meetings. Rogoff's correspondence, notes and interview transcripts offer an understanding of his research process and findings. The records also provide information on New York City Taxicab Driver Unions and their views.

  Boxes 5, 6, and 7 house index cards containing bibliographic citations of articles (1900-1970) related to the New York City taxicab industry.

• Series II: Published Material, 1974-2003

  Series II consists of material published by various New York governmental agencies, including the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, and other organizations and individuals. Reports in this series focus on topical statistics, analyses and recommendations, published by city agencies and outside sources. The series consists of reports, articles, booklets, and brochures. Also included are annual reports, fact books, publications for taxicab drivers and a copy of Rogoff's dissertation The Regulation of the New York City Taxicab Industry.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

The following boxes are located off-site: 1 through 5. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Edward G. Rogoff - New York City Taxicab Industry records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accrual

No additions are expected

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

2008-2009-M11: Source of acquisition--Edward Rogoff. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--2008.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers processed Lesley Espenship August 2008.

Revision Description

2009-03-05 File created.

2009-04-15 xml document instance created by Lea Osborne

2013-06-10 Accession integrated by Carrie Hintz

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Historical Note

The collection was created by Edward Rogoff, professor of Management and Academic Director of the Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship and Small Business at Baruch College. Rogoff began compiling these materials during research for his dissertation The Regulation of the New York City Taxicab Industry and continued to collect items as his interest and involvement in industry issues grew.