Religion and social problems -- New York (State)

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the papers of Algernon Sidney and Adelaide Trowbridge Crapsey. Algernon was an Episcopal priest defrocked for heresy in 1906, while his wfe, Adelaide Trowbridge, was a successful businesswoman. Their daughter, Adelaide, was a noted poet before her premature death. This collection consists of their personal papers, including correspondence, publications and manuscripts. The materials date between 1894 and 1944.

Abstract The Interfaith Action Records document a community-based organization established in 1994 to improve the quality of local neighborhoods and commercial districts while fostering individuals with the necessary skills to take action on issues within their communities. The collection includes corporate documents, such as mission statements, meeting minutes, and training material; financial records, including tax returns, financial statements, and grant information; correspondence; and numerous...

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.