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Wilma K. Smith was a Pennsylvania native whose family migrated to Penn Yan during her childhood and who attended the Rochester Business Institute (RBI) in the early 1920s. This collection consists of a single scrapbook that Smith maintained during her time at RBI, through her post-graduation life up to her wedding day. The scrapbook includes autographs from her classmates at RBI, programs and memorabilia from events she attended, newspaper clippings, calling cards, greeting cards, and business cards.
Civil War Prisoner Ledger, April 13, 1864-May 16, 1864 0.2 Cubic Feet
Ledger from a Union prison in Alexandria, Virginia, that documents the transgressions of Union soldiers. Includes prisoners' name, regiment, company, charges, charging official, and remarks. Includes prisoners from the following regiments: 5 NY, 16 NY, 109 NY, 28 MA, Colored, 11 US, 44 NY, 3 MD, 112PA, 15 CT, and many others.
Fanny Farmer Candy Box, 1950 0.1 Cubic Feet
The Fanny Farmer candy company operated in Rochester, New York from 1919 to 1967. This collection consists of a First Edition candy box illustrated with Beatrix Potter-named rabbits with Easter eggs on sides, rabbit in watering can on front. The illustrations are not Beatrix Potter but in a distinct 1950s style. Produced by Fanny Farmer Studios.
Monroe County American Legion Auxiliary records, 1934-1988 0.48 Cubic Feet
Reynolds Arcade Rent Book, 1914-1931 0.2 Cubic Feet
This collection consists of a ledger book recording rents paid in the Reynolds Arcade, a major Rochester, New York office and commercial building between 1914 and 1931.
Villnow family photographs, 1910-1911 0.29 Cubic Feet
Needlework Guild Record Books, 1893-1930 0.2 Cubic Feet
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.
Ledger, 1879 0.1 Cubic Feet
Small leather-bound Excelsior diary detailing daily agricultural transactions in Monroe County. The ledger book is anonymous, but can be traced to western New York through geographic references. It dates from 1879.
International Order of Odd Fellows Scrapbook, 1870-1892 0.2 Cubic Feet
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.
Susan Kinsey collection of 19th century Monroe County diaries, 1848 to 1858, 1885 to 1889 0.1 Cubic Feet
Sodus Bay Phalanx Record Book, 1844 0.2 Cubic Feet
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.