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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 B. and Olive Carman Diaries

 Collection — Container: 1
Identifier: 2026-008
Content Description

This collection consists of a series of diaries kept by William and Olive Carmen between 1882-1940

Dates: 1882 - 1940

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 — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2025-051
Abstract

This collection consists of the records of Rochester, New York based building contractor, William Henry Gorsline. The materials date between 1867 and 1890. The records are comprised of checks, invoices, account books, contracts, and correspondence.

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

William Summerhays Sons Records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2026-020
Content Description This collection consists of records from William Summerhays Sons, a masonry and chimney services company formerly located in Rochester, New York. Founded in 1856 by English immigrant mason William Summerhays, the company long focused on work involving refractory (high temperature) brick, such as industrial ovens and chimneys. They were one of the few companies anywhere in the United States that constructed industrial scale chimneys and smokestacks until their closure in the 2010s. This...
Dates: 1887-1976; Majority of material found within 1924-1931

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

Winfred J. Smith Eastman Party Records

 File — Folder: 7
Identifier: 2014-032
Scope and Contents

Receipts, memos, invoices, quotes, correspondence, dance card, GE's handwritten receiving line, regarding Eastman's 1913 New Year's Eve party.

Dates: 1905-1914; 1912 - 1914

Wolfe Community Newspapers Photographs

 Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 12.008
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1962-1999

Woman's Christian Temperance Union records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019-050
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1877-1941

Women's City Club of Rochester Records

 Collection — Box: 1-2, Volume: 1-3
Identifier: 1938-001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1922-1934

Women's Ethical Club Records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2024-034
Dates: 1891-1903, undated

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Finch, Charles E., Director of Immigrant Education 1
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John W. Reay 1
Jordan Family (Rochester, N.Y) 1
Jordan, Anthony L, Dr. 1
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Louis Ferraro 1
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Roosevelt, Theodore, President of the United States 1
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Swift, Emma 1
Thelma March 1
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