David Kyle Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2021-013

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection consists of materials collected by Rochesterian David Kyle through his interest in local history and employment by Gutenberg Books. The materials include several different groups of items, only some of which are retained in the final David Kyle collection. The collection includes issues of the Tool Post (Consolidated Machine Tool Corp.) from February 1943 to November 1947, a Haloid Xerox box, photographs, trade publications, ephemera and 67 postcards. Also present are a small group of papers and ephemera from Thomas Macksamie and Howard Reed; these items were salvaged by the donor from a pile of trash outside 507 Averill Avenue in Rochester and represent personal items from former residents at the address. Dated materials in this collection range between 1906 and 1968.

Dates

Creation: 1906-1968, 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 / Historical

David Kyle is a Rochester native and collector of materials related to local history. This collection consists of the local history materials in his possession prior to moving away from Rochester in November of 2021. The collection came with anecdotes concerning how he obtained many of the items in it. Some of the photographs were given to him by the owner of the former Gutenberg Books when the store closed (he was an employee at the time). The postcards were purchased as a batch at a local flea market; he bargained down the price considerably once he told the seller that he planned to donate them to the Library. Finally, the Tool Post issues and papers from Thomas Macksamie and Howard Reed were salvaged from a garbage pile in front of 507 Averill Avenue.

Extent

.25 Cubic Feet

.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of items in 3 boxes; the Tool Post issues have been cataloged and added to the Local History & Genealogy Division serials collection.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of David Kyle, 2021.

Condition Description

The items in this collection vary widely in condition. The Tool Post issues, postcards and photographs are in good condition. The Haloid Xerox box is poor but intact. The other items range from fair to good.