This collection consists of a disbound commonplace book created by Isaac N. Seymour circa 1813. Contents of the book include copied or transcribed poetry and speeches, along with what may be original poetry by Seymour. Also includes 3 tipped-in newspaper articles (housed in separate envelope).

The papers of Jacob Gitelman, which includes personal items related to his tenure as a judge and attorney and records of and papers presented to the Philosophers’ Club, offer insight into a progressive thinker and social advocate who used his position to make positive changes in Rochester, a city already known for its history of reform. The papers date between the years 1936 and 1991.

This collection consists of 7 cartons and 2 boxes of photographic prints, both black and white and color, from the studio of Rochesterian James Barclay. A professional photographer, Barclay produced these images for sale by his business. They include images of Rochester buildings, scenes and landscapes from the 1990s to the end of the 2010s. A total of 642 images are physically included in the collection. Digital surrogates are also available.

This collection consists of serials, papers of the Corn Hill neighborhood historian and blueprints of buildings in the Corn Hill neighborhood of Rochester, New York. Materials in the collection date between 1843 and 2021. The collection was donated to the Rochester Public Library by the estate of James DeVinney in 2021.

This collections consists of Jamie and Sally S. Whitback's personal collection of ImageOut programs and ephemera. The materials date between 1993 and 2022. The collection consists of festival guides, published anthologies, ephemera, correspondence, newsletters, and news clippings.

This collection consists of a small group of ephemera, the majority of which is from Scottsville, New York, and its environs. The ephemera was collected by Jane Bennett as part of her genealogical research, possibly during an April 1984 visit to Scottsville. Material in the collection includes 6 postcards (not all depicting Scottsville and environs scenes), two letters sent to Phillp Garbutt of Scottsville in 1837 and 1838, and an envelope addressed to Mrs. A. N. (Anna) Garbutt in 1876.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This collection contains a series of reciepts and letters for John G. Wather between the years of 1887-1888

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].

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.

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).

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.