Dellon Marcus Dewey Albums

Collection — Volume: 1-4

Identifier: 2020-032

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection consists of four albums compiled by by Dellon Marcus Dewey, a prolific early Rochester writer and bookseller. The albums are collections of plates or descriptive materials related to Rochester's nursery industry. Only one book is dated (1872), but all presumably come from this time period.

Dates

Creation: 1872, undated

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

Dellon Marcus Dewey was born on May 18, 1819 in Cooperstown, New York. He moved to Rochester in 1833, and soon entered the book trade. For several decades he was the city's leading book dealer, as well as being a published author in his own right. He was also noted as an art and music critic, giving the first lecture on "Art" at the University of Rochester. He married Sarah J. Childs (of Rochester) in 1844, with whom he had 3 children. They resided at 398 East Avenue. Dewey was a member of the Genesee Lodge, International Order of Odd Fellows, and the Yonondio Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. He also was a member of St, Luke's Church and one of the founders of Christ Church in 1856, at which he was a vestryman at the time of his death on January 17, 1889.

Extent

4 Volumes (Four volumes, housed in phase boxes.)

.4 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 4 volumes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The provenance of this collection is unknown; it may be an artificial collection.

Bibliography

Several biographical items are included in the collection, including newspaper articles and a biographical sketch from:

Devoy, John. Rochester and the Post Express: A History of the City of Rochester from the Earliest Times. Rochester, New York: Post Express Printing Co., 1895.

Condition Description

All of the albums are in similar condition. The covers are worn, with intact boards, weak but intact hinges and complete spines. The text blocks are sound but of variable condition, ranging from clean to lightly foxed. There is ink transfer from the prints in one album.