Series III: Three Rochester Area Photo Albums, ca.1860-1900
Scope and Contents
Series III consists of photographs including tin types, cartes de visite and cabinet cards, all in fair to excellent condition. Albums were donated to the Mendon Public Library and then transferred to the Central Library. Photographic studio's mark on reverse indicated that most are from Rochester, NY and surrounding area.
Dates
- Creation: ca.1860-1900
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.0 Cubic Feet (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
From Matt Filipski, Clerk at the Mendon Library who received these albums:
On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, a patron came into the Mendon Public Library with 3 old photo books. She told me that her mother had found these books somewhere in the City of Rochester and that upon her mother's death, she took possession of the books. The patron did not know the names of anyone in the photos. She no longer had any use for the books and asked that I send them downtown to the Local History department of the Central Library to see if they were interested in them. The patron did not leave any contact info with me before leaving the library. I got the impression from her that she wanted the books to go to a good home and was not interested in getting them back.
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604 USA
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