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Railroads -- New York

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Albert G. Smith papers

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2019-035
Dates: 1805-1916; Majority of material found within 1840-1842

Albert G. Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019-033
Abstract

This collection consists of the records of Rochester, New York based merchant, entrepreneur and contractor Albert G. Smith. The materials date between 1805 and 1916, with the bulk dating from 1839 to 1842. The records include letters, bills, receipts, contracts, mortgages, deeds, bonds, legal briefs and filings, title and judgement searches, cancelled checks and other documents.

Dates: 1805-1916; Majority of material found within 1839-1842

John R. Stewart collection on Rochester (N. Y.) railroads and vehicle and engine manufacturing

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019-004
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1867-2004

Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad records

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2019-020
Dates: 1854-1913

Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019-019
Abstract

This collection consists of records of the Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad. The records date from 1853 to 1913. They include letters, memoranda, fiscal records, annual reports to Federal and New York State government agencies, records of stock sales, a stock transfer book, and stock certificates.

Dates: 1853-1913

Sub-series H: Research notes, 1937-1970

 Sub-Series — Box 47-83
Abstract

This series is comprised of Rochester City Historian Blake McKelvey's research notes used to write his four volume history of Rochester, New York. The materials were assembled between 1937 and 1970. The series includes handwritten transcriptions of newspaper articles and journals; newspaper clippings, source and illustration citations, pamphlets, and notes.

Dates: 1937-1970