Letters, 1954
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the many activities and events of Ira C. Sapozink, who served as Director of Promotions for the Times-Union newspaper of Rochester, New York. The materials date from 1936 to 1965. The majority of the materials are scrapbooks that include correspondence, photographs, and newspaper clippings related to the Soapbox derby, Harvest Queen Competition, the Elks lodge, Rochester Red Wings bat boy contest, and the All High Music Festival.
Other topics include army recruiting, the Jewish Community Council, and the Democrat and Chronicle National Caddy Tournament. The scrapbooks also include invitations, cards, articles about Sapozink, and sports articles written by Ira Sapozink.
The collection holds correspondence from many notable people including, Ann Landers, New York Governor, Nelson Rockefeller, United States Republican Representative and New York Senator Kenneth Keating,Frank Gannett, and National Football League quarterback John Unitas.
Dates
- Other: 1954
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the scrapbooks in this collection have been restricted by Rochester Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Division in order to preserve the original materials. Contact the Local History and Genealogy Division for information on access to the scrapbooks in this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.5 Cubic Feet (3 boxes and 17 scrapbooks)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
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Rochester 14604 USA
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