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.

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.

Consists of correspondence written to John Townsend Esq.

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.

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.

Contains one manuscript written by Joseph Blossom Bloss about his and his familys work and contributions to the Underground Railroad.

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.

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.

Consists of a legal document for Joseph W. Kilbourn

This collection consists of one legal document, dated September 2,1819. Joseph W. Kilbourn is the plantiff, and the defendant is unknown. On the back are witness statements. It describes the destruction and theft of the plantiff's crops.

This collection consists of recipes collected by Rochester resident Judith Van Ness. The receipes reflect her personal interest in low-sugar and vegetarian cooking at a time when these approaches to eating were first entering the American diet. The collection includes both recipes clipped from various sources and those written out longhand. A guide to the handwriting of various recipe writers is included with the collection.

This collection consists of the personal and professional papers of Julia Sauer, a notable children's author (2-time Newbery honoree) and head of the Work with Children Department at the Rochester Public Library. Sauer's papers include correspondence, typescripts of her writings, radio scripts, clippings, photographs and other ephemera. The materials date between 1917 and 1961, with the bulk between 1936 and 1956.

This collection consists of the vital records and photos of Agnes Ferguson; A Scotish Immigrant who migrated to the United States in the 1920's. The materials range from 1889-1981.

This collection consists of materials collected by Karen Monast during the 1993 March on Washington and other pride events. The materials date between 1990 and 2014, with a bulk of the materials dated between 1991 and 1993. The materials consist of clothing, buttons, pins, photographs, stickers, and other ephemera.

The Karl Kabelac Rochester banking history collection includes a mixture of original documents, research materials and a published article reflecting the history of some of Rochester's early banks.