Sterling and Houston family papers
Content Description
Consists of legal and land documents for William and Richard Sterling. Also includes manumission papers for Jane Reynolds, newspaper clippings, genealogy materials, and correspondence of Charlotte Houston.
Dates
- Creation: 1802-1938
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
There is little information on anyone else within the Sterling-Houston family except Margaret and Charlotte.
Margaret Sterling Houston was born in Monroe County NY in July 1865, and Charlotte in 1870 to Charles and Charlotte Sterling- Houston. The two sisters shared a fair deal of hobbies together but the main hobby they are known for is their love of photography. The sisters mainly focused on landscapes and portraiture, documenting famous sites both in and around Rochester NY and Western NY. Margaret would pass away in 1942 and Charlotte in 1946.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (2 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of 1 boxes.
Bibliography
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194231946/margaret_sterling-houston: accessed October 3, 2024), memorial page for Margaret Sterling Houston (13 Jul 1864–19 Jul 1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 194231946, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; Maintained by John Hodson (contributor 48532153).
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194231969/charlotte_a-houston: accessed October 3, 2024), memorial page for Charlotte A. Houston (1870–30 Apr 1946), Find a Grave Memorial ID 194231969, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; Maintained by John Hodson (contributor 48532153).
Margaret Sterling Houston and Charlotte Augusta Houston photographs, RITArc-0048. RIT Archives. https://archivesspace.rit.edu/repositories/2/resources/48 Accessed October 03, 2024.
Condition Description
Fair condition.
- Title
- Sterling and Houston family papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Gray
- Date
- 2024-10-03
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
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Rochester 14604 USA
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