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Julie Watts Collection on Agnes Ferguson

 Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 1-5
Identifier: 2018-012

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of multiple documents relating to Agnes Ferguson. A Scotish immigrant who came to the United States in the 1920's. The enclosed documents are: Account Books, a Death Certificate, A Last Will and Testament, Declaration of Intention, Extract from Birth Registry, Passport, Photographs, Inventory of Furnishings, and a Summary of Account.

Dates

  • Creation: Inclusive Dates 1889-1981

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is held by the Rochester Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Division. Copyright of the papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors’ heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder[s] of copyright and the Local History and Genealogy Division before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library’s usual procedures unless otherwise specified.

Biographical / Historical

Agnes Ferguson was a Scotish immigrant who came to the United States in the 1920's. Born to Thomas and Marion Ferguson on February 2nd 1894. She lived in Rochester for most of her life until she was eventually moved to a nursing home in Pittsford New York. Agnes passed away in 1978 at the age of 84.

Extent

.26 Cubic Feet (1 letter box) ; 15x10x3

0.25 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of the vital records and photos of Agnes Ferguson; A Scotish Immigrant who migrated to the United States in the 1920's. The materials range from 1889-1981.

Arrangement

This collection consists of 5 folders.

Custodial History

The collection was donated by Julie Watts to the Strong Museum of Play.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated by the Strong Museum to the Local History and Genealogy division in 2016 [Accession number 2017.035].

Title
Guide to Julie Watts Collection on Agnes Ferguson
Status
Completed
Author
Kaye Knoll
Date
2018-04-23
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository

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