Cyrus C. Wells Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2026-001

Content Description

this collection consists of hotel receipts, letters, and invitations from naval officials to Cyrus Wells.

Dates

Creation: 1894 - 1931

Language of Materials

Only some of the Hotel Receipts are in French.

Language of Materials

Only some of the Hotel Receipts are in German.

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

Cyrus C. Wells was born in Independence Pennsylvania in August of 1870. Cyrus became a well known lawyer in the Rochester area and spent time as a secretary of the U.S. Shipbuilding company. He was also known as a close friend of the writer and playwright Mrs. Frances Hogson Bennett. Cyrus would pass away in June 1932 in Rochester N.Y. and is buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Full Extent

1.25 Cubic Feet

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 1 boxes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of the Strong Museum, 2025

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176320621/cyrus_campbell-wells: accessed January 8, 2026), memorial page for Cyrus Campbell Wells (19 Aug 1870–12 Jun 1932), Find a Grave Memorial ID 176320621, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; Maintained by Frederick Porter (contributor 48254596).

"October 31, 1924 (Page 30 of 40)." 1924., Oct 31Democrat and Chronicle (1884-), 30. https://libraryweb.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/october-31-1924-page-30-40/docview/1927263305/se-2.

"June 13, 1932 (Page 13 of 24)." 1932., Jun 13Democrat and Chronicle (1884-), 13. https://libraryweb.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/june-13-1932-page-24/docview/1927489645/se-2.