Monuments & Markers Collection
Scope and Contents
This collectio consists of materials related to the installation and dedication of various historical markers around Monroe County. The materials include programs, clippings, correspondence for some of Monroe County's historical markers. Includes 28 programs for dedication of Nathaniel Rochester memorial tablet, June 28, 1924. The collection materials date from 1912 to 1930.
Dates
- Creation: 1912-1930
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.
Administrative History
This is an artificial collection bringing together materials related to the installation of historical markers and monuments throughout Monroe County. These markers and monuments paid tribute to a number of events and people in the early history of Rochester and the currounding area, along with tributes and memorials to Mayor Hiram Edgerton, who died in office in 1922.
Extent
1.0 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of 1 box.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The provenance of this collection is unknown.
Physical Description
Good
- Title
- A Guide to the Monuments & Markers Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Cheri Crist
- Date
- 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604 USA
585-428-8370
585-428-8353 (Fax)
lochistref@libraryweb.org