Subject: World War, 1939-1945 / Repository: Rochester Public Library

Rochester Public Library

Rundel Memorial Building

115 South Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604, United States

585-428-8370

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The Local History & Genealogy Division of the Rochester Public Library holds more than 500 cubic feet of personal papers, records, and manuscripts related to the history of Rochester, Monroe County, and the Genesee Valley region of New York State. These important primary sources are invaluable to the preservation of the region's collective memory and provide first-hand glimpses into the lives of local luminaries and average citizens alike. Collection areas include the beginning and growth of public-supported educational media in Rochester; social reform in Rochester and Monroe County; and Rochester businesses, clubs, and organizations. Comprised of paper-based documents, glass plate negatives, lantern slides, and original artwork, highlights of these collections include a 1792 deed signed by Ebenezer “Indian” Allen; unpublished histories and biographies; and personal papers of Susan B. Anthony, former Rochester mayor Hiram Edgerton, and Nathaniel Rochester and the Rochester family, among many others.Rundel Memorial Building

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Day family papers, Inclusive Dates, 1902-1958, bulk Bulk of collection 1931-1946 1.5 Cubic Feet

Roote, William E.

This collection contains a series of letters written to and from the Day family between the years of 1902-1958. The letters detail intimate and personal views of the family's life, especially living in the 1940's.

Gladys Reid Holton War Council Collection, 1917-1945 1.0 Cubic Feet

Holton, Gladys Reid

Gladys Reid Holton was the executive secretary of the consumer division and community service section of the Monroe County War Council during World War Two. She assembled the materials in this collection, consisting of pamphlets, meeting notices and minutes, arm bands, and tags from WWI and WWII. Included are her radio scripts on home economics, broadcast over local stations. The materials date from 1917 to 1945.

Helen Knox Scrapbooks, 1917-1946; one scrapbook covers 1917-1918 while the other covers 1941-1946. 2 Volumes

Knox, Helena (Langlow)

Two scrapbooks created by Mrs. Helena M. (Langlow) Knox of Rochester, New York. The scrapbooks concern the involvement of Rochesterians, including herself, with relief efforts in the two World Wars.The scrapbook on the First World War dates between 1917 and 1918, while the scrapbook on the Second World War dates between 1941 and 1946.

Martha (Mattie) Burns papers, 1938-1963 0.26 Cubic Feet

Martha Burns

This collection includes correspondence to and from Mattie Burns, a Rochester New York based nurse. The materials date between 1938 to 1963. The materials consist of letters and cards.

Office of the City Historian Records, 1898-2007 68 Cubic Feet

Foreman, Edward R., City Historian

This collection consists of the records created during daily activities of past Rochester City Historians, Joseph Barnes, Edward Foreman, Blake McKelvey, and Ruth Rosenberg-Naparsteck. The materials date between 1818 and 2007. The records consist of correspondence, special projects, publications, events, and subject research files.

Raymond L. Rohner Papers, 1936-1938, 1943-1945, 1943-1945 1.0 Cubic Feet

Foster, William L.

The Raymond L. Rohner Papers consist mainly of letters from Rohner, who served as a medic in World War II, to his wife Else. While the letters from 1943-1945 document wartime conditions and military procedures and practices, the earlier letters from 1936-1938 paint a picture of the courtship between Raymond and Else. Rohner wrote in a humorous and detailed style, often including drawings to illustrate his narrative. Of special note are the holiday greetings Rohner sent to Else during his time in the service.

Rochester War Council Records, 1939-1945 43.5 Cubic Feet

New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization

Sub-series H: Research notes, 1937-1970 15.0 Cubic Feet

Box 47-83

McKelvey, Blake F., City Historian

This series is comprised of Rochester City Historian Blake McKelvey's research notes used to write his four volume history of Rochester, New York. The materials were assembled between 1937 and 1970. The series includes handwritten transcriptions of newspaper articles and journals; newspaper clippings, source and illustration citations, pamphlets, and notes.

Sub-series J: WWII Service Records, 1941-1947 0.75 Cubic Feet

Box 87-88

McKelvey, Blake F., City Historian

This sub-series consists of World War II memorial records of servicemen from the Rochester area that were killed in action. The materials are dated between 1941 and 1947. The materials consists of type written service records and obituary newspaper clippings.

Victory Book Campaign Collection, 1942-1943 0.22 Cubic Feet

The Victory Book Campaign was a national book drive coordinated by libraries to provide reading material for soldiers. This collection consists of documents, photographs, newspaper clippings and other materials recording the Victory Book Campaign of 1942, along with promotional materials and photographs from both the 1942 and 1943 campaigns.

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Day family papers, Inclusive Dates, 1902-1958, bulk Bulk of collection 1931-1946 1.5 Cubic Feet

Gladys Reid Holton War Council Collection, 1917-1945 1.0 Cubic Feet

Helen Knox Scrapbooks, 1917-1946; one scrapbook covers 1917-1918 while the other covers 1941-1946. 2 Volumes

Martha (Mattie) Burns papers, 1938-1963 0.26 Cubic Feet

Office of the City Historian Records, 1898-2007 68 Cubic Feet

Raymond L. Rohner Papers, 1936-1938, 1943-1945, 1943-1945 1.0 Cubic Feet

Rochester War Council Records, 1939-1945 43.5 Cubic Feet

Sub-series H: Research notes, 1937-1970 15.0 Cubic Feet

Sub-series J: WWII Service Records, 1941-1947 0.75 Cubic Feet

Victory Book Campaign Collection, 1942-1943 0.22 Cubic Feet

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