Series XIV: John Noble, 2001 - 2017
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the papers of John Noble, Rochester, New York based archivist and member of t he Out Alliance. The materials are dated from 2001 to 2017 and include DHP grant applications, annual report and financials for the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, magazine clippings, fundraising papers, and other ephemera documenting the DHP grant process for surveying materials in the community.
Dates
- Other: 2001 - 2017
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.
Biographical / Historical
John O. Noble Jr. was born in Rochester N.Y. on April 24th 1945. Noble was a PhD graduate from the University of Maine whose degree was focused in Early American history. He served as the City of Rochester archivist for over 20 years, and also worked as an adjunct professor for SUNY Brockport for many years. Noble also was politically active serving as the US Democratic Committeeman for District 134 for 20 years as well as running for several offices in the town of Greece. Noble was also an active member of the LGBTQ community and was one of the board members for the Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley and helping with the Out Alliance archives. Noble would have a long battle with illness before eventually passing away on March 21 2019 at his home in Massachusetts. He was survived by his husband Jeffrey Baumert, his siblings, and his nieces and nephews.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.37 Cubic Feet (2 record cartons, 1 legal size document case, 2 boxes, 2 letter size document cases)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by the Out Alliance.
Bibliography
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225127958/john_oramel-noble: accessed May 14, 2025), memorial page for John Oramel Noble Jr. (24 Apr 1945–21 Mar 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 225127958, citing Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; Maintained by Sherry Hodges (contributor 47394698).
“John O. Noble Jr.. Phd Obituary - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.” democratandchronicle.com, March 27, 2019. https://www.democratandchronicle.com/obituaries/rdc125844.
Wertheimer, Linda K. “Sep 02, 1991, Page 2 - Democrat and Chronicle at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle archive from 1871-2024 - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Archive, September 2, 1991. https://democratandchronicle.newspapers.com/image/137387718/?match=1&terms=john+o.+noble+jr.
Condition Description
Good Condition
Repository Details
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