Elizabeth Caley Copson manuscripts

Collection — Folder: 1-2

Identifier: 2024-022

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: c. 1958-1969

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

Elizabeth was born in 1883 and was known in the Brighton N.Y. community as the founder and high priestess of the Bethany White Shrine of Jerusalem location in Rochester N.Y. Elizabeth was also an active member of the Brighton Historical Society and spent the majority of her life living in the Brighton N.Y. area. Elizabeth passed away on June 9 1967 and was buried in the Brighton Cemetery.

Extent

2.0 Files (1 envelope and 1 folder.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 2 folders

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16500441/elizabeth_a-copson: accessed July 11, 2024), memorial page for Elizabeth A. Caley Copson (1883–9 Jun 1967), Find a Grave Memorial ID 16500441, citing Brighton Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; Maintained by Russ Pickett (contributor 46575736).

“Jun 11, 1967, Page 38 - Democrat and Chronicle at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle archive from 1871-2024 - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Archive. Accessed July 11, 2024. https://democratandchronicle.newspapers.com/image/136571503/?match=1&terms=elizabeth+caley+copson.