Dr. Anthony C. Scinta scrapbook collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2017-005

Staff Only

Content Description

Two scrapbooks containing clippings photographs concerning the political career of Dr. Anthony C. Scinta, a member of Rochester City Council starting in 1933. Dr. Scinta, a noted local medical professional, was a reform-oriented Democrat who emphasized the need to reform City government. He was especially interested in the reform of the City's welfare practices.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1911 - 1936

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 Note

Born in Sicily in 1889, Anthony C. Scinta served Rochester's Italian community out of his office at 97 Lyell Avenue for over 50 years. Dr. Scinta trained at the University at Buffalo, returning to Rochester to serve the community in which he was raised. He spoke every Italian dialect except Genoese, and was trusted by a community otherwise largely reliant on folk remedies. Known for making housecalls long after most physicians stopped, he was a supporter of public health intiatives as a City councilman in the 1930s (he ran again in 1953, but was defeated), and supported the creation of a national health system in the 1960s. Dr. Scinta lived at 222 Westminster Road with his wife, Clementine, and three children, Rosalie, Carlotta and Joseph. Dr. Scinta passed away on September 22, 1976.

Extent

.1 Cubic Feet ; Two volumes - 15 x 11 x 3/8 inches and 15 x 11 x 3/4 inches.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of two volumes housed in a single box..

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Joseph Gioia, grandson of Dr. Scinta, 2017.

Bibliography

Converse, Maragaret. "Still Making House Calls...At 80." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York, April 13, 1969, page 164.

"Scinta, Anthony C, Dr." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York, September 23, 1976, page 21.

Condition Description

Both books show considerable wear and tear. The pages are completely tanned and brittle, with many pages broken out and loose. The articles are still mostly pasted-down in a solid manner.