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Jarvis E. Smith papers
This collection consists of the records of a store operated by pharmacist Jarvis E. Smith in Clyde, N.Y. The materials date from 1854 to 1888. They consist of 26 bound ledger books, including account books, day books, and other forms of record keeping, along with Smith's pharmacist license and a Smith family registry.
Jean Vance Clarke Papers
The Jean Vance Clarke collection represents the wide range of Jean Vance Clarke’s philanthropic contributions to both nationwide and Rochester-area organizations. The collection includes three cubic feet of correspondence, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, programs, and other publicity materials for the committees and organizations with which she was involved.
Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester Collection on Holocaust Survivors in Rochester
This collection consists of documentary and audiovisual materials documenting Holocaust survivors, liberators and memory in the Rochester, New York area. The materials date between 1943 and 2005; many are undated.
Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary David J. Kauffman Post 41 scrapbooks
This collection consists of 16 scrapbooks created by Rochester, New York based Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary David J. Kauffman Post 41. The materials date between 1954 and 1990. The materials consist of scrapbooks that include newspaper clippings, photographs, newsletters, correspondence, event programs, memorandums, resolutions, by-laws, and meeting minutes.
Joan Giuffre papers
John Adams Lowe papers
This collection consists of the records of John Adams Lowe, noted library administrator and director of the Rochester (N.Y.) Public Library from 1932 to 1952. The materials date from 1916 to 1950. The records include typescripts of two of his books, a scrapbook, and other personal papers.
John Fenyvessy - Family Theater Papers
John G. Walther Papers
This collection contains a series of reciepts and letters for John G. Wather between the years of 1887-1888
John Gregg papers
John Gregg was a businessman with cast-iron founderies in Central New York. This collection contains Gregg's receipts, bills of sale, legal paperwork/agreements, patent paperwork (rotary steam engine), and a ledger [possible connection to Sodus Bay Phalanx].
John Griebsch Photograph Collection
John Jacob Astor Letter
9 1/2" x 15" folded paper. Dated July 15, 1798. Sent by Astor from Ballstown Springs to Abraham[?] Tomlinson in Schenectady. Content of letter is concerned with the fur trade in New York State, and the quality and prices of furs Astor was interested in purchasing. Valued at approximately $10,000.
John Krist Faded Flags Manuscript
This collection consists of the manuscript of John Krist's book, Faded Flags, a guide to Gettysburg casualties from Central and Western New York State. The hand lettered manuscript also includes the author's hand drawn maps of cemeteries and original photography. The contents of the colleciton date between 1995 and 2020. The collection consists of two separate donations (accessioned as 2020.022 and 2021.004).
John R. Stewart collection on Rochester (N. Y.) railroads and vehicle and engine manufacturing
This collection consists of materials related to the railroads, vehicle manufacturers, and engine manufacturers that have operated in Rochester, New York. These materials date between 1867 and 2004. They include legal documents, articles, advertisements, photographs, postcards and inventories.
John T. Talman Day Books
This collection consists of 6 day books belonging to John T. Talman, an early Rochester banker and industrialist. Best remembered today for the eponymous Talman Building, he was an important civic leader as well as a successful businessman. The day books date from 1839 to 1850, and record daily financial transactions.
John Townsend correspondence
Consists of correspondence written to John Townsend Esq.
John W. Reay Papers
This materials consists of the customer records, statements, and correspondence kept by travelling patent medicine salesman John W. Reay in his time working for David T. Lanman and Co. between the dates of March, 29, 1857 to August, 1, 1857.
Jordan and Green families papers
This collection consists of 4 boxes of materials pertaining to both the Green and Jordan families. The materials date from 1878 to 1991, and include letters, documents, photographs, books and newspapers.
Joseph Blossom Bloss Manuscript on The Underground Railroad of Rochester N.Y.
Contains one manuscript written by Joseph Blossom Bloss about his and his familys work and contributions to the Underground Railroad.
Joseph Fellows Papers
This collection consists of correspondence and legal documents for land agent Joseph Fellows (agent for the Pulteney Land Office). The materials in the collection date from 1812 to 1888.
Joseph Pakyz Collection of Rochester LGBTQ Serials and Ephemera
This collection consists of serials and ephemera related to Rochester's LGBTQ+ community during the 1980s. Included are original copies of The Empty Closet newspaper to which Mr. Pakyz contributed articles and programs from early concerts by the Rochester Gay Men's Chorus. Also included are copies of the first two issues of The Empty Closet (January and February/March 1971) and historically important national publications on the AIDS Crisis.