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American Jewish Congress, records, undated, 1916-2006 (bulk 1949-2003) Roughly 750 linear feet (641 Bankers boxes, 1 Bankers box (11” x 13” x 16”), 200 manuscript boxes, 1 manuscript box (16” x 20”), 3 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder, 286 bound volumes) 276 digitized photographs, 2 digitized brochures
Jacques Judah Lyons papers, undated, 1705-1885, 1908, 1911-1914, 1917-1919, 1933, 1950 12.05 linear feet (14 manuscript boxes; 3 oversize boxes (11.5 x 18 x 3.25), (16.5 x 20.5 x 3), (23 x 31.5 x 3))
Miwa Kai papers, undated 31.17 Linear Feet
The collection was originally housed in several filing cabinets in and near Miwa Kai's office space in Kent Hall, which she shared with Wm. Theodore de Bary. Kai kept well-organized files, and most of her original file names have been retained. In addition to the papers she collected and created through the course of her work and personal life, she also inherited papers created by Howard P. Linton and Ryusaku Tsunoda, which she incorporated into her own files and enhanced with supplementary material and her own hand-written notes.
A three page letter to William Aeneas MacKintosh, undated
New School Office of the Provost, Judith B. Walzer correspondence, September 1985- August 1986 0.38 Cubic Feet
Johannes Kepler letter, October 1629 1 folder
(The text has been published in Johannes Kepler Gesammelte Werke, volume 18, 1959)
Louis C. West notebooks and letter, mid-1900s 0.7 cubic feet (1 box)
Eugene F. Roberts papers, June 1862-March 1866 0.25 Linear feet
The Eugene F. Roberts Papers is comprised of one series: Personal Papers. Within this series there are sixteen letters written between Roberts and Julia Boulware, while Roberts served as Lieutenant of the New York 10th Zouaves and the 82nd U.S. Colored Infranty Regiment, Corps de Afrique. The other two items in this collection are a handwritten poem, presumably be Roberts and a woodcut of one of his military headquarters.
Library: correspondence, July 1, 1916-May 31, 1918 0.74 Cubic feet
Correspondence to and from James A. McMillen, head librarian at the University of Rochester. Mainly concerned with order work, although there is some general correspondence.
Marjorie Mandeville Papers, Inclusive dates 1839-1924 0.26 Cubic Feet
Several files of correspondence and reports, etc., from the early 1960s on the institution of a four course program; and future projections for the College. Additional miscellaneous files added in 1977.
University of Rochester College of Arts and Science: pilot training papers, early 1940s 0.23 Cubic feet
The collection relates to the pilot training program offered to University of Rochester students in the early 1940s in cooperation with the Civil Aeronautics Administration of the Department of Commerce. Materials include training reports, letters of reply, applicant consent forms, and other documents.
Stanley Schwartz papers, circa 1980s-1990s .2 Linear Feet
The New School Schools of Public Engagement Office of the Executive Dean records, circa 1976-2018 17.6 Linear Feet
This collection contains documents from the Monroe County chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus in addition to materials from the parent organization. Materials include 1970s newspaper clippings addressing women's rights such as abortion, co-education, employment, Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), female political candidates, gender discrimination, and maternity leave policies in addition to correspondence regarding endorsement of female political candidates speeches, press releases, political candidate screening questions and endorsements, Monroe County Republican Committee correspondence, and League of Women Votes publications.
George Chauncey papers, circa 1968-2000s 30 Linear Feet
The George Chauncey papers include materials documenting Chauncey's research and activism related to LGBTQ+ history and activism. The collection reflects Chauncey's teaching, public speaking, and writing, including notes and other files related to his groundbreaking book, Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture, and the Making of the Gay Male World, 1890-1940. The collection also includes all the proposals submitted for a conference Chauncey organized in 2000, The Future of the Queer Past, (ultimately 200 papers, 50 panels, people from a dozen countries, funding from the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations), which provides a fascinating snapshot of the LGBTQ+ history field as it was just beginning to take off.
The Samuel Greenlee Papers consists of Greenlee's typescripts, printed material, correspondence, photographs and awards. Biographical material in the collection highlights Greenlee's life and published works. The correspondence featured contains many letters written by Greenlee to his close friend, "Smalley," Mike Cook. In the letters, Greenlee discusses his work and travels in Europe. Ephemera in this collection includes magazines, newspapers, and reviews of Greenlee's work. The photographs in this colleelction show Greenlee as an older man surrounded by friends and family.
Cedric M. Smith papers, circa 1965-2000 5 Linear Feet
James Sherry Papers, circa 1962-2016 24.5 linear feet
New School for Social Research Office of the Dean records, circa 1955-2015, bulk 1990-2005 54.9 Linear Feet
The Richard Fenno Papers include materials gathered from interviews Professor Fenno conducted with members of Congress beginning in the 1960s through the early 2000s. The boxes contain research notes, biographical materials and correspondence between Professor Fenno and his interview subject. Boxes 1-25 contain interview notes dating from the 1950s through the 1980s. Also included in the collection are research notes about Congress more generally, and drafts of book chapters. The collection also include lectures and talks that Professor Fenno gave during his career, both at the University of Rochester and as a speaker at other universities.
Subject folders from the Department of English. Includes material on honors examinations, departmental staffing, budgeting, course examinations, and the departmental chairman's correspondence.
Louis Bromfield papers, circa 1937-1950 .5 Cubic feet
The collection contains the typescript with manuscript additions and corrections of Louis Bromfield's novel The Rains Came, published in 1937 by Harper & Brothers. It consists of 335 leaves, plus 71 leaves entirely in manuscript and 77 additional typescript leaves.
The William James Papers is comprised of three series: Personal Papers, Business Records and Printed Materials. The first series includes correspondence written from and to James from ca. 1942- 1953, a draft and final paper written in 1935 while at the University of Rochester, and a birthday tribute poem presented by Mabel Gleason. Business Records is made up of financial receipts from James's career as a film director and producer. Also in this series are photographs James took while traveling in Japan, India and other parts of Asia. Many of these photographs have captions on their versos. Printed Materials include the November 1939 issue of Travel that features a series of James's photography shot in Kerbela, Iraq, as well as other trade journals that address trends in photography and the film industry. Also in this series in a folder with a memorial service program, a newspaper clipping, Christmas card designed by James and other items.
Henry Lee Smith papers, circa 1935-1972, bulk 1956-1972 22.5 Linear Feet
Stanley Diamond papers, circa 1934 - 1991, bulk 1961-1988 13.9 Cubic Feet
This collection contains correspondence and printed material on Jaeckle's political career locally in the Buffalo area; then statewide as NY State Chairman of the Republican Party and then on a national level; running Governor Dewey's campaign for the presidency.
Subject folders on University matters of the Dean of the College for Women. Includes incoming correspondence and carbons of outgoing correspondence. The file appears to originally have come from several files and may be incomplete.
Treasurer: correspondence re: movie theaters, circa 1924-1942 0.97 Cubic feet
Correspondence, copies of correspondence, legal papers, etc., related to the movie theaters owned by the University and leased to movie theater companies. The collection includes correspondence with George Eastman relating to the installation of sound equipment for motion pictures in the Eastman Theatre.
John T. Horton papers, circa 1920-1979 2.38 Linear Feet
Kenneth Barnard Keating papers, circa 1920-1975 1200 linear feet
The collection contains correspondence, speeches, press releases, tapes, phonograph records, picture files, films, memorabilia, scrapbooks, and printed material.
Kenneth Barnard Keating papers, circa 1920-1975 1200 linear feet
The collection contains correspondence, speeches, press releases, tapes, phonograph records, picture files, films, memorabilia, scrapbooks, and printed material.
Frieda Wunderlich papers, circa 1912-1960s 2.0 Cubic Feet
The William Hobart Mitchell Papers are comprised of five series: Correspondence, Music Career, Writings, Personal Papers and Teaching Materials. The largest body of correspondence contains letters written between Mitchell and his first wife, Claramary (Clerky), that document their courtship in the mid 1930s as well as William's time in the Civilian Public Service unit during World War II. The majority of the letters relate to William's musical tours of universities and colleges throughout the United States between the late 1940s and the early 1960s. This group of letters shares William's experiences during his travels as well as documenting Claramary's everyday life in New York City and later in Rye, New York.
Ta-Chun Hsu papers, circa 1904-2016, bulk 1938-2008 7 Linear Feet
Philip S. Bernstein papers, circa 1901-1985 124 linear feet
Temple B'rith Kodesh (TBK):
Chester Carlson family papers, circa 1900-2010 65 Linear Feet
The Chester Carlson Family Papers include a correspondence exchanged between Carlson and his relatives from 1951-1968, as well as letters written to the Duke Parapsychology Laboratory from 1956-1968. Perhaps most significant are the materials related to patents that Carlson developed and his writings about xerography. The collection also includes Carlson's personal journals written from 1931-1968. There are also speeches delivered byween 1954 and 1968. There is a large body of biographical materials created by Carlson as well as others who knew him. Included in the collection as scrapbooks with articles documenting Carlson's life and legacy from 1940-1968. There are also numerous items related to the Xerox Corporation, specifically the 1968 annual report, sales publications from the 1980s, as well as news and articles written about the company.
J. Milton and Amy Zeckhauser Papers, circa 1892-2006, 1950-1989 1.2 Linear Feet
Eugene Paul Ullman papers, circa 1880-2000 8.1 Cubic Feet
David and Ida Bregger Papers, circa 1880-1968, bulk 1919-1968 6.13 Linear Feet
The Samuel P. Moulthrop Papers are comprised of three series: Photographs and Related Materials, Printed Materials and Correspondence and Manuscript Materials. Photographs and Related Materials include images documenting Moulthrop's time as principal of the Western House of Refuge and the school's curriculum shift to becoming the New York State Industrial School. Moulthrop also devoted time to the Washington Grammar School Number 26. Both institutions were located in Rochester, New York. Printed Materials includes items related to civil service and civic-mindedness. The Correspondence and Manuscript Materials series dates from 1879-1912. This collection is closely related to one pamphlet and two books in the Rare Books Special Collections and Preservation Department holdings:
Darwin D. Martin Family papers, circa 1878-1935 5.71 Linear Feet
J. Haas & Son company papers, circa 1876-1913 1.0 Linear feet
The J. Haas & Son Company Papers includes mortgage and lease papers, customer invoices, business correspondence and account books. The collection's date range spans 1876-1912.
The collection consists primarily of documents relating to the latter half of Read's career, specifically to his posting in Greece. These documents were transcribed into a series of typewritten folios with the intention of being published as a book, tentatively titled Impressions of Greece Under King George, 1873-1882. The transcriptions include extensive notes on historical and travel works by other authors, Read's correspondence, Read's general impressions of Greece and commentary on Greek life. These transcriptions were presumably made around the time of Read's death; many have handwritten corrections and additions. There is also a series of handwritten notebooks from which some of the material was transcribed, although many of the original notebooks are not in the collection and may no longer exist. In addition to the Greek material, there are also typewritten manuscripts covering topics such as Read's experience during the sieges of Paris; travel memoirs of England, France and Cuba; and autobiographical sketches. Some miscellaneous handwritten notebooks are in the collection which are preliminary notes and collections of sources for Historic Studies in Vaud, Bern and Savoy. Finally, there is a series of notebooks, scrapbooks and sketchbooks belonging to Read, Read's eldest son Harmon Pumpelly Read, Harmon Read's wife (Marguerite de Carron d'Allondans) and a relative of Mrs. Read's (Louise Carron), as well as some notebooks that may belong to John Meredith Read, Sr. The titles and descriptions of the contents in the collection are taken directly from the papers themselves when possible, although they have been expanded where necessary to assist the researcher. Most of the documents are in English, with some in French.
John McMann papers, circa 1862-1884, bulk 1862-1864 12.0 Item(s) total
The John McMann Papers consists of 12 letters sent from McMann to his sister between 1862 and 1864. There is one military orders document issued by Q.A. Gilmore, as well as one letter sent from Jennie R. Baldwin to Mrs. McMann, December 30, 1882, and a letter sent from [McGraugen?] to G.L. Adams Esquire in 1884 regarding military benefits.
This collection consists of two boxes. Box 1 contains original autograph correspondence between Norman Carr and his family and friends, separated into letters written by Norman Carr and letters written to him. Typed transcriptions were made only for letters dated 1864-1865, the years when Norman Carr served on the Paw Paw, as these are the most historically significant letters in the collection. Box 1 also contains historical and printed materials relating to the U.S.S. Paw Paw, data on its commanding officers, and its role in the western campaign of the Civil War. Box 2 is a large flat box containing a framed photograph of the Paw Paw with Norman Carr on deck, as well as miscellaneous ephemera and memorabilia items relating to Carr and his service in the war. Photocopies have been made for all items in Box 2, as well as for all original Norman Carr correspondence in Box 1, to aid in the handling and viewing of these items.
Elizabeth Van Santvoord papers, circa 1840-1890 0.25 Linear feet
The Howard L. Osgood Papers are comprised of eight boxes containing notebooks and published writings on early history of Rochester and Western New York, genealogical data on the Carroll, Fitzhugh, Montgomery, Osgood and other families of Rochester, and correspondence from John S. Clark, 1881-1901. There are also Nathaniel Rochester correspondence and business papers, as well as correspondence and documents relating to the claim of the Ogden Land Company to Indian reservations in New York, 1838-1909, maps and documents for the One Hundred Acre Tract at Rochester and flour mills on the Genesee River, and transcripts of letters to Josiah Burr of New Haven, Connecticut, concerning the Genesee Country, 1788-1791. Items of particular interest include a letter written by Charles H. Carroll to John C. Calhoun, located in Box 4, Folder 2 and the handwritten sermon given at the funeral of Nathaniel Rochester, located in Box 4, Folder 3.
Primarily a collection of correspondence, business papers, diaries, journals, essays, etc., of Horatio Gates Warner (1801-1876) and his immediate family.
Letters, manuscripts, printed ephemera and photoreproductions collected by Saffron. The collection reflects Dr. Saffron's two avocations: book collecting and the history of medicine. Of particular importance are three reels of microfilms of Hunterian manuscripts at the University of Glasgow Library. William Hunter (1718-1783) was a Scottish physician. In addition, there is an autograph signed manuscript by John Martyn titled "To the Author of the Grubstreet Journal" 1731-32; letters published in "The Grub-Street Journal" concerning Richard Bentley's edition of Milton; a letter from Stephen Phillips to [Sir Sidney Colvin]; and poetry of Emily Winthrop Miles
The Blodgett- Mudge Family Papers contains one series: Family Papers and consists of legal documents related to land ownership and businesses, receipts and writings. Writings include several pieces of correspondence.
Jack Collins Washingtonia photographs and other material, approximately 1985-1996 2 cubic feet (2 boxes)
The collection consists of manuscripts of Purdy's plays along with actor's prompts, books and other items related to dramatic works. Also included are drawings by Purdy and correspondence. The collection was purchased from James Purdy in 1978. He donated the drawings contained in the collection to the Department in 1979. Professor William H. Riker donated a number of Purdy books to the collection in 1980. The department holds a collection of Purdy's works, which can be found by searching the Library's online catalog.
Alumni: Buffalo Association papers (University of Rochester), approximately 1912-1940s 1 box and 1 5 x 8" file case
Includes a card file with information on Rochester alumni in the Buffalo area. Also some correspondence and processed material. Correspondents include University of Rochester graduates, and Presidents Rush Rhees and Alan Valentine.
R. Robert Pollak Correspondence, 9999 0.43 linear feet
A small collection of 75-100 letters from well-known cartoonists, covering a roughly 35-year period, some typed, some handwritten.
Letter to Sir Albert Stern, 31 March 1924
Documenting the University at Buffalo Community Experience during COVID-19 Pandemic collection, 2020-2021 0.238 Gigabytes
Henry H. Arnhold memory book, 2018 .14 Gigabytes
Open Letter Press collection, 2007-2015 0.37 Cubic feet
The Open Letter Press collection contains catalogs, ephemera, and articles relating to the press and its publications. Catalogs are often accompanied by correspondence relating to subscriptions and new translations, including opportunities to review these works.
David A. Paterson papers, 2005-2011 38.75 linear feet
The Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning collection is comprised of two main series. The first series, Organizational Files, contains correspondence, meeting minutes and other papers related to the administration of the organization and its subcommittees during the years 2000-2004. The second series, Outreach, holds content related to CPLP's work in the community, on projects, and applying for grants during the years 2000-2004. In addition to manuscripts, the Outreach series also includes a CD-ROM for which CPLP was a partner, as well as a t-shirt and posters. A 2013 accrual to the collection consists of minutes, initatives, correspondence, New York State Advisory Council on Lead Poisoning Prevention material, reports, data, articles and clippings, floppy discs, and CDs (1999-2013). The Websites series (2016-ongoing) contains archived websites created by or about the organization.
Anthony Weiner Papers, 1999-2010 107.25 cubic ft.
Associated Industries of New York State/Business Council of New York State Records, 1996 December 19 - 2017 March 27 10.02 cubic ft.
Karen L. Zakalik Papers, 1996-1998 0.2 Linear Feet
New School Online records, 1992-2008 5.2 Cubic Feet
Columbia Clefhangers records, 1991-2013 0.42 linear feet
The collection consists of musical arrangements, correspondence, flyers, schedules, membership lists, budget information, newsletters as well as two CDs of recorded music.
Graduate Group on Justice and Democracy records, 1991-1994 .21 Linear Feet
Equal Justice USA Records, 1989-2016 19.0 cubic ft.
David D. Emert and Jon P. Templin collection on the Rochester Gay Men's Chorus and ImageOut Film Festival, 1989-2013 1.0 Cubic Feet
November Belford West Papers, 1989-2006 3.0 cubic ft.
John R. Huizenga co-chaired a Department of Energy/Energy Research Advisory Board panel charged with investigating cold fusion. This collection includes correspondence, articles, conference materials, photographs, emails, and press releases collected by Huizenga during this time. Boxes are grouped according to topic, but individual folders remain as Professor Huizenga organized them.
Bethlehem Work On Waste Records, 1989-1996 1.99 cubic ft.
Pro-Choice Network of Western New York records, 1988-2004 20 Linear Feet
Audrey Seidman Papers, 1988-1998 1.0 cubic ft.
The Collection of China's spring 1989 democracy movement (六四前后中国民主运动资料汇集) documents the legacy of the democracy movement in China during 1989 as well as events leading up to the Tiananmen Square Incident and its aftermath, dating from 1988 to 1997, and with the bulk of the materials dating from 1989 to 1990. The collection holds the originals and the photocopies of over 300 ephemeral posters, leaflet/handbills, newsletters, open letters, and petitions created and distributed in 1989, including those issued by the Peking Workers Autonomous Association (北京工人自治联合会), student groups from various universities, the "Hunger Strike Newsletter" and other unofficial news bulletins, intellectuals' petitions to the government, cartoons, and poetry. The collection also comprises over 200 photographs depicting demonstration banners, big character posters, petitions and letters to the leaders. The collection also contains 15 eye-witness reports by Asians and Westerners, reports of human rights organizations, as well as books, miscellaneous news magazine articles and newspaper clippings. Related materials in the collection also include Spring 1989 issues of the banned intellectuals' journal "Eastern Record"; 147 slides of work shown at the Peking National Gallery's avant-garde exhibition; and a video tape of interviews with artists and performance art at the February 5, 1989 opening of that exhibition. Other items are several VHS, audiocassettes, floppy disks, fragments of wall posters, a T-shirt, and commemorative envelopes. A large fabric banner prepared by Chinese students at the University of Michigan which was sent to Peking where it was displayed at Tiananmen Square in May 1989 and later returned to the U.S., is also included in the collection.
William V. Harris's History Department files, 1988-1994 2 linear feet
The files relate to his six years as chair of the CU History Department (1988-1994), plus a couple that refer to wider professional activities of some significance outside the University.
Ronald Stein World University Games papers, 1988-1993 5.5 Linear Feet
Bound & Gagged records, 1987-2005 20 Linear Feet
A nearly complete run of 106 issues of Bound & Gagged magazine, plus 125 original drawings, and several portfolios of artwork and miscellaneous binders. In addition there are ca. 10 record storage boxes of supporting correspondence and archives. It is likely that this collections will include videos and DVDs.