George Aylesworth Scrapbook

Collection — Volume: 1

Identifier: 2021-008

Staff Only

Content Description

This scrapbook was created by George Aylesworth, a 1911 graduate of Rochester's East High School. The scrapbook documents his graduating class and life in the years following his graduation, including elements of his relationship with his eventual wife, Elsie Duncan. It also includes some material related to his involvement with the Y.M.C.A. as a trainer.; professionally, he made his career as a draftsman. The scrapbook includes many greeting cards, calling cards and photographs. Of note is its documentation of his time in Morristown, New Jersey between 1918 and 1919, which concludes his entries in the scrapbook.

Dates

Creation: 1911-1919

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 / Historical

George H. Aylesworth was born in Canada in October of 1890. His family emigrated to Rochester while he was young; they first appear in the Rochester City Directory in 1897. George's father, John, was a photographer who became a foreman at Kodak and was successful enough that George was able to complete high school, attending Rochester's East High. The scrapbook that comprises this collection starts in George's high school years, emphasizing school sports; George played baseball for the school varsity team and was Team Captain in 1912, the year of his graduation. While at East High, he met Elsie Duncan; the two became a couple and married on June 24, 1915. George attended college and became a draftsman. He also served as a volunteer for the Rochester Y.M.C.A., leading hikes and eventually serving as a physical instructor at U.S. Army camps during the First World War. George's life after the War is unclear. By 1935, he lived in Manchester, New Hampshire, and then moved to Greenburgh, New York by the 1940 census. He appears to have passed away in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1973.

Extent

1 Volumes (This collection consists of a single volume.)

0.35 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 1 box.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Sharon Mancuso, 2021.

Bibliography

Ancestry.com. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.

"Aylesworth Captain of East High Team." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York. June 14, 1911, page 18.

"Dinner For Danger Club." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York. November 8, 1914, page 27.

"East High Nine to Play Today on Warsaw Field." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York. May 11, 1912, page 20.

"To Serve At Army Camp." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York. October 19, 1917, page 23.

Condition Description

Condition is generally good. The pages are intact, but the binding shows weakness at the headcap. Most contents are in good condition; the photographs are of some concern as many show silver mirroring. Several loose items are interspersed in the book. Pages have been interleaved and loose items sleeved or placed in envelopes as necessary.