William B. and Olive Carman Diaries

Collection — Container: 1

Identifier: 2026-008

Content Description

This collection consists of a series of diaries kept by William and Olive Carmen between 1882-1940

Dates

Creation: 1882 - 1940

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

Dr. William B. Carman was born in 1857 in Peoria, Illinois. William attended college at the University of Illinois and the Chicago Hahnemann College and Hospital, graduating in 1884. He came to Rochester N.Y. in March 1884 and joined the Second Baptist Church as a member and director of the church choir where he served from 1884 to 1889. He later served as a deacon and was appointed a deacon for life in January 1920. He passed away at his home in Rochester N.Y. in November 1933. He is buried in Pittsford N.Y.

There is little information found about Olive M. Carman other than she was born in January 1892 and passed away in October 1963.

Full Extent

.05 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 1 box.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of the Strong Museum, 2025

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/273373796/olive_m-carman: accessed February 10, 2026), memorial page for Olive M. Carman (16 Jan 1892–23 Oct 1963), Find a Grave Memorial ID 273373796, citing White Haven Memorial Park, Pittsford, Monroe County, New York, USA; Maintained by Cheri Branca (contributor 47128185).

“Rochester Newspaper Index.” The Times-Union Tue, Nov 14, 1933 ·Page 9, July 22, 2025. https://roccitylibrary.newspapers.com/image/1279553921/.

“Rochester Newspaper Index.” The Times-Union Thu, Jan 29, 1920 ·Page 9, July 22, 2025. https://roccitylibrary.newspapers.com/image/1279550120.