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Eugene Sweeney Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2025-021

Content Description

The collection contains autobiographical stories from Eugene Sweeney from throughout his life.

Dates

  • Creation: 1937 - 2011

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this collection

Biographical / Historical

W. Eugene “Gene” Sweeney was born in Rocheester NY in 1930. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and retired from Rochester Coca-Cola Bottling Corporation after 35 years. He was a life member of the Marine Corps League. Gene served 30 years as a volunteer fireman with the Egypt Fire Department and past president of its Exempt Club. He was a founder of the Greater Amateur Athletic Federation in Rochester. His autobiographical stories cover different parts of his life including stories of his service, stories of the fire department, historical events and about his life growing up.

Extent

0.3 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of autobiographical stories from Eugene Sweeney. He was born in Rochester NY in 1930. His stories range between the 1930s and up until 2011. And cover different aspects of his life and events that happened while he was alive.

Arrangement

This collection consists of 1 document box

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated by Eugene Sweeney

Bibliography

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/port-st-lucie-fl/eugene-sweeney-7609960


Condition Description

Fair condition

Title
Eugene Sweeney Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Megan Provost, under the supervision of Brandon Fess
Date
2025-03-28
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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