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Contains 3 Results:

George S. Riley papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2017-010
Abstract

The George S. Riley papers includes two folders of documents, the first concerning Riley's writings on temperance and the second a selection of personal papers and documents.

Dates: 1847 - 1905

Temperance papers, 1847 - 1905

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Content Description From the Collection: Two folders of documents; one with temperance writings, the other with personal papers. Scope and Contents This collection documents two aspects of the life of George S. Riley, a Rochester real estate investor and temperance speaker. The temperance papers include several sets of notes on temperance topics. These may represent preparatory work for speeches. The personal papers includes train tickets and a nuisance letter from the City of...
Dates: Other: 1847 - 1905

Personal papers, 1847 - 1905

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Content Description From the Collection: Two folders of documents; one with temperance writings, the other with personal papers. Scope and Contents This collection documents two aspects of the life of George S. Riley, a Rochester real estate investor and temperance speaker. The temperance papers include several sets of notes on temperance topics. These may represent preparatory work for speeches. The personal papers includes train tickets and a nuisance letter from the City of...
Dates: Other: 1847 - 1905