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William F. Quinn papers
This collection consists of the papers, including autobiographical and esoteric writings, of William F. Quinn. Quinn, who resided for most of his life in Rochester, New York, did not date many of his writings; those that are dated come from 1950.
William G. Watson letter
Photocopy of a letter from William G. Watson, of the Rochester Clearing House Association, to the Rochester Historical Society. Dated December 27, 1936, the letter explains details of the Rundel estate that had been in controversy and includes his reminiscences of Mr. Rundel in his later years.
William Giancursio Collection on the Rochester Gay Men's Chorus
William Giancursio was the artistic designer for the Rochester Gay Men's Chorus that was founded in 1982. The collection include one t-shirt commemorating the joint performance of Toronto Gay Men's Chorus and the Rochester Gay Men's Chorus at Nazareth College Arts Center on June 2, 1990. The collection also include 13 Rochester Gay Men's Chorus posters.
William H. Gorsline Records
This collection consists of the records of Rochester, New York based building contractor, William Henry Gorsline. The materials date between 1872 and 1889. The records are comprised of invoices, building contracts, and checks.
William Hollister correspondence
Consists of correspondence to Hollister and Churchill relating to the lumber business.
William J. Pearce Papers
The William J. Pearce papers consist of materials related to Pearce’s career in educational television. The papers, which date from the 1950s to the 1990s, also include Pearce’s military service, his involvement with the Philosophers’ Club, his long history in public television, and his passion for Native American culture, which can be seen in his work with the Friends of Ganondagan and the Native American Public Telecommunications. Pearce is the recipient of two Peabody Awards.
William Popp detective ledger book collection
The William Popp detective ledger book collection consists of the daily diary maintained by Detective William Frederick Popp of the Rochester Police Bureau between January 5, 1920 and August 12, 1939. It also includes a folder of photographs and a folder of biographical information and clippings provided by his descendants.
William Ringle Papers on the Boynton House
William Ringle was a Times-Union reporter who wrote to Beulah Boynton, daughter of Edward Everett Boynton, for information about the construction of the house bearing her father's name in 1954. The collection includes correspondence between William Ringle and Beulah Boynton re: the Edward Boynton house. Includes a signed letter from Frank Lloyd Wright to Beulah Boynton. The materials in the collection date from 1954 to 1955.
Wilma K. Smith Scrapbook
Wilson Family Papers
This collection contains a series of letters written between members of the Wilson family. The majority of the letters seem to be either written to or from David Wilson and Loren Wilson between 1861-1865.
Winans Family Genealogy Papers
Twenty-three boxes of genealogical records generated by the Winans family of Rochester. The records include genealogical record sheets, notes, newspaper clippings, journals, postcards, correspondence and other materials collected by Ira Winans and his descendants.
Winfred J. Smith Eastman Party Records
Receipts, memos, invoices, quotes, correspondence, dance card, GE's handwritten receiving line, regarding Eastman's 1913 New Year's Eve party.
Wolfe Community Newspapers Photographs
This collection consists of photographic prints of Rochester and the surrounding area, used by Wolfe Community Newspapers for stories or articles in their weekly suburban newspapers. The materials date between 1962 and 1999. The materials consist of photographic print copies, negatives, and proof sheets.
Woman's Christian Temperance Union records
This collection consists of records of Woman's Christian Temperance Union in the village of Fairport, New York and of the Monroe County, New York annual meetings and other county-wide events. The records consist of ledger books maintained by recording and corresponding secretaries, and of executive committee meeting minutes. The records date between 1877 and 1941.
Women's City Club of Rochester Records
The Women's City Club of Rochester was a reform-oriented social organization that operated in Rochester, New York in the early 20th century. This collection includes correspondence, reports, minute books and miscellaneous papers from the organization. The materials in the collection date from 1922 to 1934.
Women's Ethical Club Records
Working Documents
Works Progress Administration Project Records
The Works Progress Administration was a federal project of the 1930s, part of the "alphabet soup" of Great Depression public relief projects. It primarily supported public works projects. The materials in this collection cover various topics relating to W.P.A. projects for Monroe County, New York. They include correspondence, geodetic info, resolutions, road costs, the Rush Town Hall, and the Rush Rifle Range. The materials date from 1935 to 1942.
Works Progress Administration Writers' Project Place Names Records
World War I War Effort Ephemera Collection
This collection consists of ephemera regarding the local Rochester war effort in the First World War. The materials date between 1914 and 1918, They include flyers, brochures, pamphlets, and posters related to the local war effort.