Contains a report by Joseph M. Wilson (RPI Class of 1858) titled "Review of Iron Roof Over Union Passenger Depot," 1867.

This scrapbook, kept by Samuel S. Waters (RPI Class of 1917) contains newspaper clippings, grade cards, tuition receipts, and photographs from Waters' time as a student at Rensselaer. Some of the photos show Waters surveying for an engineering class, the Push Ball Rush, and Waters with various friends. Also included in the scrapbook are Selective Services cards, typed poetry from famous writers, such as Rudyard Kipling, and newspaper clippings related to military service during World War I.

This item is a student notebook from 1907, containing mechanical mathematical equations from the course "Notes on Mechanics," taught by Professor Palmer Ricketts. The notebook was kept by Needham Waddell, RPI Class of 1908.

This collection consists of photographs taken by a member or members of the Villnow family of Rochester, New York. The photographs consist of 114 glass plate negatives, containing images of family, friends and Rochester, New York-area scences. The images are dated from 1910 and 1911.

William Merritt Chase established Parsons School of Design in 1896 as the Chase School of Art. The name of the school changed to the New York School of Art in 1902, and to the New York School of Fine and Applied Art in 1909. This charter documents the 1909 name change. In 1940, the school was renamed Parsons School of Design in honor of former President Frank Alvah Parsons and to differentiate it from other, similarly named institutions.

Black and white photograph, Rogovin photo ID: Appalachia_061.

Reader (object) for viewing paper student transcripts.

Alumni Club Manual. Includes alumni development brochures and mailers from other universities; and the purposes, formation, and administration of alumni clubs.

This item is a student notebook of John A. Ubsdell, RPI Class of 1889. The notebook was titled, "Notes on Adjustment and Use of Instruments," after a course given by David M. Greene, who was a Director and Academic Head of Rensselaer. Topics in the notebook include scientific instrument use, mathematic formulas and equations, level measurements, and figure drawings of how to use certain instruments, such as transits.

A drawing of a male nude by Parsons School of Design alumnus and president Van Day Truex, formerly owned by Harry and Dorothy Kneedler Lawenda.

This collection consists of a scrapbook believed to have been created by Ella Troughton, a Rochester Transit employee, to record the activities of the Rochester Transit Corporation Twenty-Five Year Club between 1947 and 1954.

This volume appears to be John W. Stebbins' personal scrapbook of Odd Fellows activities. Includes articles about Stebbins' election to the post of Grand Sire, the highest position in the Odd Fellows organization. The content of the scrapbook dates between 1870 and 1892.

This record book lists name, number in family, occupation, place of residence, personal property, amount of cash on hand, and remarks of people wishing to join the Sodus Bay Phalanx. The Phalanx itself was a Fourieran socialist group that lived near Sodus Bay from 1844 to 1846. The record book dates from 1844.

The Handy Mechanics Chart contains information on the size of drill and pipe threads, as well as a small conversion chart for linear and square measures.

Written by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute alumnus Henry Sedley (Class of 1848), "An Engineer in El Dorado" is a personal account of his time at RPI, moving to California after graduating, the 1849 San Francisco fire, and the California gold rush.

This small collection, from Fred W. Schwartz, Class of 1905, contains typed loose notes from a course titled, "Division A. Topics in Electrodynamics." Included in this collection is a class topic schedule, homework list, a blueprint drawing of a brush arc light machine, and a table used to determine machine power and torque.

This RPI field notebook, kept by William Schneider, Class of 1912, was used for a hydrographical survey on the Hudson River in New York, and for a topographical survey in Bennington, Vermont. Included in this notebook are survey readings, small drawn maps, tide gages, and flow readings of the Hudson River, motor ratings, and more.

Notebook from 1918 consisting of information on military bridge building, and different military bridge types and styles, written by Fred W. Ryder.

Original ink and watercolor cartoon by Randy Rumpf depicting RPI men's ice hockey. Item measures 34.5" wide by 23" high.

Original ink drawing by Randy Rumpf depicting two RPI students with the following caption: "The Prof. said, 'Use the computer to get the trajectory,' right?" The students are shown with a computer and sling shot next to a dump.

This collection consists of two diaries from rural Monroe County in the mid-to-late ninteenth century. The diary of George Gallup dates from 1848 to 1858 and was written in Sweden, New York, while the diary of Frank and Rosa Rowley was written in Hilton, New York, between 1885 and 1889. The diaries discuss the daily activities of the authors during these years.

This item is a scrapbook documenting Rosenholtz's personal and professional life. Many family photographs are included, as well as documents and photographs related to his professional career as head of the Geology Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which spanned from 1922 to 1963.

This collection was named so by the creator, but is actually for the Ontario Glass Works which was located in what became Glass Factory Bay.

Drawn by Nathaniel Rochester showing lots owned by Charles Carroll, William Fitzhugh, Nathaniel Rochester.

This poster, measuring 14" x 22", was created to promote a Grand Marshal Week Carnival held in 1994.

This item is a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute library accession log book from 1912. The contents include books in the library collection, including titles and author names.

Bound report prepared as part of the Rensselaer science five-year development plan. The report, from September 1983, details program goals, program structures, facilities and support services, and the program's financial support.

Final report of the 1982-1983 Computing Center Advisory Committee, August 5, 1983, regarding the strengthening of computer networking abilities, upgrading the IBM 3033, enhancing Rensselaer's computing offerings for education and research, as well as establishing personal computer programs to focus on more advanced computing systems.

A spiral bound proposal to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for building construction and renovation on the Rensselaer campus.

This volume records meteorological information during two time spans. The first, taken between January and May of 1827, includes temperature readings taken three times per day along with wind speed and weather. The second set of readings, taken between January and June of 1843, includes temperature (recorded four times daily), barometric pressure, clearness of the sky, wind velocity, and rain fall.

This photo album, kept by David E. Reader (RPI Class of 1927) depicts Reader and his college classmates, campus scenes and buildings, and RPI events, such as tug of war and the Push Ball Rush.

Ambrose V. Powell's (RPI Class of 1868) diary, dated 1865. Powell describes his college experience as a student at Rensselaer, and writes about news of the Civil War. The most noteworthy diary entries describe Powell's reaction to President Lincoln's assassination, how the city of Troy mourned the passing of the President, as well as mentioning his visit to Albany to view President Lincoln's casket.

Log book containing records of the Port Henry Blast Furnace in Mineville, Essex County, New York (1840-1859) and the Sisco Furnace in Westport, New York (1857-1859).

Letter regarding copies made of ancient coins.

A detailed chronological record of coin purchases from virtually every sale held during the period 1874 to 1882

This collection covers the entirety of American Can Company’s years of business, from 1901-1989, with a large number of photos (many duplicates of the same company distributed photos). It also includes personal reference books of former employees, publications distributed by the company, and tools of the trade. Blueprints, correspondence, articles, and photographs make up the bulk of the collection.

Scrapbook maintained by Wilber Fay Parsons, Rensselaer Class of 1921. The scrapbook includes newspaper clippings concerning Rensselaer and local history, Rensselaer ephemera, grade reports, etc.

Small note pad (3" x 5.5") promoting drawing and other supplies for engineers, architects, and artists. The cover reads "R.P.I. Student Supply Store PAUL D. OWEN 515 Fulton St. - Tel. Troy 2049" and includes a map of the Rensselaer campus showing directions to Owen's store.

Letter from Edward T. Newell to Alfred Bellinger, concerning cleaning the tetradrachms and denarii he received.

Letter from Henry Phillips Jr. of Philadelphia to Joel Munsell of Albany regarding paper money.

Photograph album of projects completed by the Victor Mendoza Company, Engineers, 1922. The album contains both Spanish and English writings and translations.

The McGuire scrapbook consists of various newspaper clippings, poems, cards, and letters from McGuire's time as a student at Rensselaer, ranging from 1884 to 1888. This scrapbook offers a view into student life at RPI during the mid to late 1880's.

This collection represents a wide variety of the business and personal interests of Thompson C Maxwell and his brothers Joshua and Henry who were in the nursery business from 1848 until their deaths. It includes correspondence, photos, stock certificates, and many deeds related to their land purchases across the country.

This leather bound notebook, kept by Burton Lowther, Rensselaer Class of 1901, titled "Level and Transit," contains student survey notes and level charts about various places in Troy, New York, such as Congress Street, the Post Office, and 8th Street.

This student notebook, kept by Richard G. Len, RPI Class of 1947, contains notes from a course titled Electric and Magnetic Circuits I. The notes include experiment reports in electrical engineering, focusing on currents, circuits, and electrical resistance.

Field notebook for RPI's Junior Class Hydrographic and Topographic Survey, kept by Adolph Kohlhofer, Class of 1912. The notebook includes sketches of surveys, tide gage readings, level notes, notes on the Hudson River, various computations, and related information. Kohlhofer also listed the surnames of other students who worked on both surveys with him.

One 4x5" artist's book containing a small plastic box of transparent sheets, approximately 1x1.5" each. Contents are described as "World libraries of artist'books collected in edible microcard form.(24) To Consume before the meal." Published in Charleroi, Belgium.

This scrapbook includes photographs, programs, newspaper clippings, and other memorabilia relating to the Four Horsemen, an RPI acapella quartet comprised of Dave Benedict (baritone), Chuck Kelly (lead), Jim Moore (bass), and Bob Wassung (tenor). Also included in the scrapbook are digital re-recordings on CDs and DVDs of the RPI Glee Club, including "Songs of Rensselaer" (1948), a performance at RPI's 125th anniversary celebration (1949), and Gabriel Faure's "Requiem" (1950). Also contained in the scrapbook are two CDs of photographs from RPI Class of 1950 reunions (1995, 2000).

This item is a letter to RPI student, Edward Root Kellogg, Class of 1841, from his father, regarding a request for money while at Rensselaer, dated June 27, 1840. Edward asked his father for twenty five dollars, and in the letter, his father says that he's sent twenty six dollars for him.

This collection covers the years that America was involved in World War II and Geneva’s efforts on the home front, plus the years the ‘Our Boys Fund’ Committee was still going into the 1950s. There are publications made for the home front and for soldiers, ration books, articles, and photos; documents related to Our Boys Fund and the Geneva City Defense Council.

One photostatic copy of a letter from George Horton to Hendrick B. Wright, dated 1827. The letter describes the method of education at the Rensselaer School. Also includes a typed transcription.

Bound autograph album signed by members of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Classes of 1859 to 1862.

Three record books from the Needlework Guild, a charitable group that provided clothing for the needy in Rochester, New York. The books date between 1893 and 1930.

The Clark family lived in Geneva for several generations, living on South Main Street and in New York City.

This collection focuses on the family of Beverly Chew, president of Shuron Optical. He resided at 543 South Main Street from the 1920s through 1960 when he and his wife Edith gifted the building to the Geneva Historical Society as a permanent home for the Geneva History Museum.

These materials cover Hobart College, William Smith College, and the combined colleges from the time they were founded through the 21st century.

The papers of William Barden and his son George.

The Historical Society possesses quite a few pieces of Hotel Seneca that have been left behind including menus, wine lists, pamphlets, a napkin, and even pieces of wallpaper. There is not much material from the days of the Nester Hotel but rather the time period during which the building was Hotel Seneca, 1912-1982.

The Dox family were residents of Geneva in the 19th century.

Edwin Becker was a poet who produced several books during his lifetime. He was also an engineer and a keen inventor.

Materials from this collection refer to the buildings on the corner of Milton and Pulteney Streets and the later building on Carter Rd.

The DeZeng family were involved in several ventures in the early to late 1800s in Geneva, including in the founding of Trinity Church and Hobart College.

The Dennington and Smith families were farmers in the Town of Geneva.

Charles Bean was a Geneva based lawyer, teaching law at Keuka College, and published a number of history booklets.

Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female doctor in the United States in 1849 through the Geneva Medical College.

This collection covers the expansion of the company from Troy to Geneva. Many of the catalogues also contain information and photos of the Troy warehouse and salesroom. Catalogues and photos make up the bulk of this collection and cover the early days of the factory in Geneva and into the mid-20th century.

John R. Dixon was a Civil War veteran from Naples, New York who lived briefly in Geneva where he had some family.

These materials cover 1796 through the 1990s with histories, research, articles, and photographs on the building and its uses since it was built. Especially important are the deeds related to the Hygienic Institute’s Amos B Smith and James Knapp and the Pulteney Apartments, Inc.

This collection covers the years 1817 through 1930 and includes deeds, mortgages, bonds, protests, catalogs, photos, invoices, and receipts. Deeds and tax receipts for land in Utah, Colorado, Iowa, Wisconsin, and others addressed to W&T Smith Co. point to their ownership of land in these states with connections to other nurseries. Most dates for deeds/mortgages/bonds are those for the date the deed was recorded by the clerk, not the date on the deed itself.

This collection contains photographs, catalogs, advertisements and articles from various publications. Also included is correspondence conducted between the Geneva Historical Society and others from the 1960s-2000s, mostly with Eleanor Clise, GHS Archivist. Most Fay & Bowen material comes from after the company moved from Auburn, 1904, until it closed in 1929; a couple of catalogs or copies are included from pre-1904. Also included are FayBow materials from the early 1930s.

George Conover was a well-respected historian of the Geneva and Ontario County area. He served as a Geneva Village Trustee and President.

This collection includes ledgers, articles, and other miscellaneous ephemera related to WW Haviland, his pharmacy, and his other partners. The collection covers 1881-1924, though Haviland dies in 1921 some materials were kept together despite not being related. Staff may decide to split these materials up later on.

The Covert family included two physicians, father and son, who practiced in Geneva for many decades

The Catchpole family immigrated from England in 1834 to Geneva. George and son Alfred Catchpole were both inventors in different industries.

Dr. Robert E Doran was a physician in Geneva in the 20th century and was very involved with the Geneva Historical Society.

A compilation of material related to theaters in Geneva, including movie theaters.

Elizabeth Durfee was the daughter of a Hobart College professor and dean, herself a physics instructor and registrar for HWS Colleges.

Charles Butler lived in Geneva briefly, working as a lawyer.

Dr. William R Brooks was an astronomer known for discovering 26 comets.

This collection includes photographs, ephemera, funeral home records, and articles related to the Joseph Madia and Eleanora Cariti Madia, Josephine Madia Bihary, and Joseph Bihary with materials related to their children David and Barbara. The time period ranges from 1886 through 1987.

Rufus J Dryer was an a painter who studied in New York State and in Europe, mainly France and Spain, and created many paintings and screens until his early death in 1937.

Hugh W Dobbin was a serving officer in the War of 1812, ending his career as a Brig. Gen.

Samuel Baldwin was a lawyer in Geneva and Canandaigua.

Charles J Folger served as Secretary of the Treasury in President Chester A Arthur's cabinet.

Dr. Robert Stanley Breed was a well known authority on the sanitation of milk and worked at the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station.

The Burrall family has maintained a presence in Geneva since the 1810s and continues to run their insurance business today on Linden Street.

This collection includes material related to the Geneva Medical College, which was a branch of Geneva College (now Hobart College), during the time it was in Geneva.

Marian Cruger Coffin was a pioneering landscape architect in the early 1900s. She briefly lived in Geneva and designed at least 2 gardens.

This material covers the time period from 1894-1927 with photos, directory listings, and other ephemera related to the business. Other materials originated from GHS staff or researchers from 1983-2008 including correspondence and photos.

Sarah Hopkins Bradford is known for being the first biographer of Harriet Tubman and for writing the first history of Geneva.

The DeLancey family lived in Geneva for several generations. Bishop William Heathcote DeLancey was known as the first bishop of Western New York.

A compilation of general materials related to music in Geneva.

Cleo Cameron was an alias for a woman who ran a brothel in Geneva.

The first two boxes and large ledgers host the records of the estate of Samuel K Nester as well as records of the Nester Malt House and the Summit Foundry. Legal paperwork regarding the estate after Samuel’s death and the guardianship by Daniel Nester of Harold A Nester.

Notebook kept by Edward M. Grant (RPI Class of 1860) on a series of lectures by Professor William Elderhorst, compiled circa 1859.

This item contains lecture notes and printed materials from the book Fluid Mechanics, Chapters 6-8, from a course taught by RPI professor and academic head, Paul Hemke, dated 1937. The notes were kept by Robert Gorton, RPI Class of 1937. Topics include dimensional mathematics, problems and questions from the Fluid Mechanics book, and different scientific and mathematical equations.

Seventeen color printed pages showing the text and artifacts in the George M. Low Gallery in the Jonsson Engineering Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Includes three photographs showing Astronaut John Swigert Jr., with accompanying biographical information, and an image of Kevin Bacon, who played John Swigert in the movie "Apollo 13," which was released in 1995.

Bound record book (11" x 14.5") with entries for numbered mineral accessions, which were once part of the RPI Geology Museum.