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Elston Holton Letters

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2025-001
Content Description

This collection consists of a series of letters written between Elston Holton who was a traveling salesman and his wife and daughter Gladys and Jane Holton between 1934-1938. Elston worked for the Webaco oil company selling dried apples across the United States.

Dates: 1934 - 1938

Emma Pollard Greer Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2020-020
Content Description

This collection consists mainly of notes and images for, along with the original typescript of, Emma Pollard Greer's History of Charlotte. A small amount of correspondence is also included. Most of the material is undated; the dated materials range from 1927 to 1936.

Dates: 1927-1936, undated.

Emma Swift Valentine card collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2024-030
Dates: Circa 1850-1930

Emmerling Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2018-014
Abstract

This collection consists of one ledgerbook, paper clippings, and various notes and notbooks. All materials included are from a German tailor who worked in the United States between 1932-1946.

Dates: Inclusive dates 1932-1946

Eugene C. Colby Family Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2014-057
Scope and Contents Includes original artwork, diaries, scrapbooks, correspondence, sketchbooks, stained glass window designs, membership card, Rochester Art Club, 1927; speeches, eyeglasses prescription, 1891; lessons for teacher's class, Summer School, and other documents pertaining to the career of Eugene C. Colby. Included are items from the life of Alice Harriet Colby, his daughter, concerning her academic career at the U of R, and her teaching career. Certificates, letters, essays. Includes paper,...
Dates: 1885-1930

Eugene Sweeney Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2025-021
Abstract

This collection consists of autobiographical stories from Eugene Sweeney. He was born in Rochester NY in 1930. His stories range between the 1930s and up until 2011. And cover different aspects of his life and events that happened while he was alive.

Dates: 1937 - 2011

Fanny Farmer Candy Box

 Item — Object: 1
Identifier: 2014-061
Scope and Content Note

The Fanny Farmer candy company operated in Rochester, New York from 1919 to 1967. This collection consists of a First Edition candy box illustrated with Beatrix Potter-named rabbits with Easter eggs on sides, rabbit in watering can on front. The illustrations are not Beatrix Potter but in a distinct 1950s style. Produced by Fanny Farmer Studios.

Dates: 1950

Fellows family papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2019-026
Abstract

This collection consists of records from four members of the Fellows family of Lyons, New York: George F. Fellows, John E. Fellows, Frank Fellows and Edward Fellows. The records date from 1845 to 1897. They consist mainly of bills and receipts, along with letters, trade cards and ephemera.

Dates: 1845-1897

Ferraro Family Papers

 Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 2018-009
Abstract

This collection consists of vital records for Louis and Phyllis Ferraro, Rochester New York based Italian immigrants. The dates of the materials range between 1919 to 1964.

Dates: 1919-1964

Florence Cooksley papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2019-013
Abstract

This collection consists of three groups of material, all assembled by Florence Cooksley. The first group consists of notes and typescripts related to a "History of Rochester" that she authored, mostly undated. Other material includes letters from Azel Backus, dated between 1812 and 1859, and legal documents from Thomas Cooksley, dating from 1846 to 1874.

Dates: 1809-1961; Undated; Majority of material found within 1812-1874; Majority of material found in 1960-1961

Florian W. Derleth Slide Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2020-019
Content Description

Collection of 23 Kodachrome slides showing images of construction work in and near the Genesee River in downtown Rochester, New York in 1967 and 1971. The images mostly show work that occurred as part of the Genesee Crossroads urban renewal project. Most of the images appear to depict work on the Genesee Crossroads Garage, Genesee Crossroads park, and Charles Carroll Plaza. There are also images of the completed First Federal Plaza office building.

Dates: 1967, 1971

Florus Baxter Collection of Vacuum Oil Company Pay Roll Books

 Collection — Volume: 1-4
Identifier: 2020-036
Content Description

Four pay roll books from the Vacuum Oil Company of Rochester, New York. The books date between April 1872 and August 15, 1887.

Dates: April 1872-August 15, 1887

Flower City Elks Lodge #91 Ledgers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2025-041
Abstract

"This collection consists of the records from the Flower City Elks Lodge #91. The materials consists of two ledger books from the Flower City Elks Lodge #91 based out of Rochester, New York dating between 1937 and 1959."

Dates: January 1937 - December 1959

Francis Samuel Pethick papers

 Series — Box: 1
Identifier: 2019-002
Abstract

This collectio consists of materials related to the bands directed by Francis Samuel Pethick between 1945 and 1960. It consists of transcription discs and photographs.

Dates: 1945-1960

Fred W. Townsend Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2015-027
Dates: Inclusive Dates, 1900-1907

Frederick Couchman letters

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2024-014
Abstract

This collection consists of a series of letters written by Frederick Couchman while he was stationed at the Mexican Border while serving active duty during WWI.

Dates: 1916-1919

Frederick Douglass Monument ledger

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2024-015
Abstract

This collection contains of one ledger book kept by Leon DuBois containing a list of contributions towards erecting a statue in honor of Frederick Douglass.

Dates: 1895

Frederick W. Fisher papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2017-014
Abstract

This collection comprises the personal papers of Frederick W. Fisher, whose 38 year career with Rochester Gas and Electric began as an engineer and concluded as Personnel Director. The collection includes publications, photographs, correspondence (all in regards to or post-retirement), and memorabilia.

Dates: 1929 - 1973; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1948

Frederick Whittlesey Papers

 Collection — Volume: 1-4
Identifier: 2020-035
Content Description

Four volumes of records created by Frederick Whittlesey (June 12, 1799 – September 19, 1851), an early Rochester lawyer, Congressional representative, and leader of Anti-Masonic movement. The records in this collection date between 1826 and 1831. They include a day book, cash books, and a scrapbook on the Morgan disappearance.

Dates: 1826-1831

Freedom Trail Commission Papers

 Collection — Box: 1-6
Identifier: 2012.005
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers related to Ruth Rosenberg-Naparsteck's time on the Freedom Trail Commission. The materials date between 1977 and 2004, with a bulk of the materials dated between 2000 and 2004. The records are comprised of printed materials, newspaper clippings, publicity, publication proofs, and drafts. The bulk of the materials are correspondence and guide book development.

Dates: 1977-2004; Majority of material found within 2000-2004

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