Helen Knox Scrapbooks

Collection — Volume: 1-2

Identifier: 2020-026

Staff Only

Content Description

Two scrapbooks created by Mrs. Helena M. (Langlow) Knox of Rochester, New York. The scrapbooks concern the involvement of Rochesterians, including herself, with relief efforts in the two World Wars.The scrapbook on the First World War dates between 1917 and 1918, while the scrapbook on the Second World War dates between 1941 and 1946.

Dates

Creation: 1917-1946; one scrapbook covers 1917-1918 while the other covers 1941-1946.

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

Helena Langlow was born October 30, 1887 in Rochester, the child of Stratton Coles and Mary Elizabeth Thompson Langlow. She married Paul Knox in 1907; they had one child, Stratton Langslow Knox, in 1920. The couple was known for their charitable endeavors, with Helena particulary noted for supporting relief efforts in both World Wars. Besides volunteering with the Red Cross, she was heavily involved in bandage-making efforts, including taking on a leadership role within those efforts for the Rochester branch of the National League for Woman's Service in the First World War. She was also active with the Maple Leaf Fund during World War Two. For her efforst, she received citations from France during World War I and the United Kingdom during World War II. She passed away, age 81 at her home on September 6, 1969.

Extent

2 Volumes (Two scrapbooks.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 2 volumes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The provenance of this collection is unclear; it was most likely the gift of Mrs. Helena M. (Langlow) Knox or her heirs.

Related Materials

The Rochester Public Library is also home to the National League for Woman's Service Records (2014.042), which provides broader coverage of women's relief efforts during the First World War.

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 September 2020), memorial page for Lydia Helena Langslow Knox (30 Oct 1887–5 Sep 1969), Find a Grave Memorial no. 190368096, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Butterfly~Kisses (contributor 46994799) .

"Mrs. Helena Knox, Was Relief Worker." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York, September 9, 1969, page 14.

"Paul Know Dies, Active Worker for Underprivileged." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York. September 12, 1960, page 16.

Condition Description

The First World War scrapbook is in fair condition. The pages are mostly intact and the contents still mostly affixed to them. The Second World War scrapbook is in poor condition.Many of the pages are cracked and broken, and items have come loose from them or are beginning to do so. Photographs in both volumes are in fair to good condition; there is readily apparent silver mirroring on some of the First World War photographs.