Genesee Dancers Records

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 2015-008

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

The papers document various aspects of the club’s existence and activities, including lists of officers, some board meeting minutes, some financial statements, and various ephemera. The most useful item for researchers is a paper-bound volume, Genesee Dancers Rochester, N.Y., 1955–1996. Compiled by four couple-members, the volume contains year-by-year accounts through 1996 of the club’s officers, committees, staff, events, successes, and issues (particularly the impact of declining membership). When the club finally shut down in May 2003, reminiscences and other summaries were generated for the final event.

Dates

Creation: 1955-2003
Creation: 2003 - 2003

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to this 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 & Genealogy Division.

Historical Note

This small set of papers documents the history of the Genesee Dancers, a Rochester, New York-based Western square dance club. The club was a non-profit organization whose primary purpose was to promote round and square dancing, to meet at regular intervals to dance for enjoyment, and to provide instruction in round and square dancing. The Genesee Dancers were active from 1955 until 2003.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arrangement of the records is chronological.

Custodial History

The Papers of the Genesee Dancers were donated to The Strong by the Genesee Dancers on February 28, 2007. They were then transferred to Rochester Public Library in May 2015.