Emma Swift Valentine card collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2024-030

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: Circa 1850-1930

Creator

Swift, Emma (Collector, Person)
Swift, Emma (Donor, Person)

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

Emma Smith was born Nunda NY to Richard and Belle Louise Swift in May 1895. She attended school in Nunda and took an early interest in local history. She obtained a scholarship to study in Albany where she attended college for Education. She taught english and history in high schools both in New York and New Jersey. She eventually attended Columbia University for library training after doing some summer work for the library. She worked for the Rochester Public Library until she retired in the 1960s. Emma passed away in March 1975 and is buried back in her hometown of Nunda.

Extent

.27 Cubic Feet (1 letter box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of X boxes. [List out series, if present.]

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261904431/emma_belle-swift: accessed August 7, 2024), memorial page for Emma Belle Swift (24 May 1895–13 Mar 1975), Find a Grave Memorial ID 261904431, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York, USA; Maintained by W B Craig (contributor 48316869).

“Jun 01, 1965, Page 14 - Democrat and Chronicle at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle archive from 1871-2024 - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Archive. Accessed August 7, 2024. https://democratandchronicle.newspapers.com/image/136517120/?match=1&terms=%22emma+swift%22.