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Villnow family photographs

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: 2019-040
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs taken by a member or members of the Villnow family of Rochester, New York. The photographs consist of 114 glass plate negatives, containing images of family, friends and Rochester, New York-area scences. The images are dated from 1910 and 1911.

Dates: 1910-1911

Virginia Jeffrey Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2015-002
Abstract Virginia Jeffrey Smith was a Rochester artist and art critic. In the fall of 1950, she took over authorship of Artists and Craftsmen, a column created by long-time Times-Union journalist Amy H. Croughton, who was also the paper’s theater and film critic. The last column authored by Virginia Jeffrey Smith appeared on September 9, 1965. Artists and Craftsmen covered the Rochester arts scene, including exhibitions at the Memorial Art Gallery, the Eastman House, and numerous smaller...
Dates: 1949-1965

Waad Hakolel (Stonewood Avenue) and Britton Road Cemetery Records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2024-062
Content Description This collection consists of records from Waad Hakolel (Stonewod Avenue) and Britton Road cemetery associations. Founded in the late 1800s to serve Rochester's growing Jewish population, these cemeteries in the southeastern part of the town of Greece merged in 1954 to form the Britton Road Association for their management and upkeep. The collection consists primarily of records from the merger and post-merger periods. Earlier records are from the files of attorney William Eber, and reflect...
Dates: 1913-2022; Majority of material found within 1960-2022

Ward Family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019-021
Abstract

This collection consists of records from mulitple members of the Ward family of Rochester, New York, including Levi Ward, Jr., Levi A. Ward, Ferdinand DeWilton Ward and Mary Ward. The materials include letters, bills, deeds and a diary. They date from 1803 to 1891.

Dates: 1803-1891

Wayne Building Loan and Accumulating Fund Association records

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2024-016
Abstract

This collections consists of various reciept books and forms, payment books, reports, and papers associated with the Wayne Building Loan and Accumulating Fund Association in Palmyra N.Y.

Dates: 1890-1897

Weider and Shone family papers

 Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 1-2
Identifier: 2018-013
Abstract

This collection includes a series of papers documenting the average consumer goods that would often be purchased by a middle class family during the early 1900's.

Dates: Inclusive dates 1890-1912

Whitelaw Roemer Photograph Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-011
Abstract

This collection consists of papers and photographs of Whitelaw Roemer. The materials date from 1906-1975, with the bulk of the collection from 1965-1975. The collection consists of art photographs, journalistic photographs, and personal photographs.

Dates: 1906-1966; Majority of material found within Inferred 1965-1975

William and Florence Kullick Papers

 File — Box: 1
Identifier: 2025-018
Content Description

The collection consists of a series of letters written to William and Florence Kullick between 1941-1945 by various family members.

Dates: 1941 - 1945

William F. Quinn papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2019-035
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1950; undated

William G. Watson letter

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2017-008
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1936

William Giancursio Collection on the Rochester Gay Men's Chorus

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2024-054
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1987-1993

William H. Brown papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2025-057
Content Description

This collection consists of a series of military papers signed by or for Lieutenant William H. Brown including papers such as, rosters, quartermasters stores, general orders, and military passes.

Dates: 1832 - 1865

William H. Gorsline Records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2025-051
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1867-1890

William Hollister correspondence

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2024-053
Content Description

Consists of correspondence to Hollister and Churchill relating to the lumber business.

Dates: 1847-1848

William J. Pearce Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2013-006
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1950s-1990s

William Popp detective ledger book collection

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2018-027
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1920-1950; Majority of material found within 1924-01-05 - 1939-08-12

William Ringle Papers on the Boynton House

 File — Folder: 6
Identifier: 2014-038
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1954-1955

Wilma K. Smith Scrapbook

 Item — Volume: 1
Identifier: 2021-011
Content Description Wilma K. Smith was a Pennsylvania native whose family migrated to Penn Yan during her childhood and who attended the Rochester Business Institute (RBI) in the early 1920s. This collection consists of a single scrapbook that Smith maintained during her time at RBI, through her post-graduation life up to her wedding day. The scrapbook includes autographs from her classmates at RBI, programs and memorabilia from events she attended, newspaper clippings, calling cards, greeting cards, and...
Dates: June 23, 1921-September 18, 1926

Wilson Family Papers

 File — Box: 1
Identifier: 2025-015
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1861 - 1865

Winans Family Genealogy Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2020-005
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1903-1972

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