Harriet Seelye Rhees manuscripts

Collection — Folder: 1-3

Identifier: 2024-021

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 9999

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

Harriet was born on November 8 1866 in Amherst Massachusetts to Laurenus and Henrietta Seelye. Her father Laurenus was the first president of Smith College in Massachusetts. Harriet attended Smith College and graduated in 1888. She also wrote a 336 page biography about her father which was published in 1929. She accompanied her husband, Dr. Rush Rhees to Rochester N.Y. when he became the president of the University of Rochester in 1900. Harriet was active in local civic and social circles such as: The Colonial Dames, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Campaign Advisory Committee for the Negro Fund, Smith College Club, Wednesday Morning Club, The History Club, and the Genesee Valley Club. Harriet passed away in 1949 in Rochester N.Y.

Extent

3 Files (3 folders) : 65 p.; typewritten

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8592139/harriet_chapin-rhees: accessed July 10, 2024), memorial page for Harriet Chapin Seelye Rhees (8 Nov 1866–1949), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8592139, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; Maintained by Mount Hope NY (contributor 219).

“Apr 04, 1949, Page 19 - Democrat and Chronicle at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle archive from 1871-2024 - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Archive. Accessed July 10, 2024. https://democratandchronicle.newspapers.com/image/135515358/?match=1&terms=harriet+seelye+rhees.