Lewis and Grace Reynolds papers

Collection

Identifier: A.R48

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

Lewis G. Reynolds (1883-1960; University of Rochester, 1906) married Grace Salter (1884-1962; University of Rochester, 1905) on June 28, 1906 and they spent the year 1906-1907 studying in Germany

Scope and Contents

The Lewis and Grace Reynolds Papers includes approximately 95 letters they wrote to their families in Rochester. The correspondence and diary reveal their experiences in Germany.

Creator

Reynolds, Lewis, 1883-1960 (Person)
Reynolds, Grace, 1884-1962 (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1906-1907

Language of Materials

English

Extent

2 box(es)

Access

The Lewis and Grace Reynolds Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received from their daughter, Mrs. Albert S. Purpura, Copake Falls, New York, January 10, 1969. Three additional folders of material received, August 24, 1979. Twelve photographs of Grace and Lewis Reynolds received from Mrs. Purpura, May 28, 1996. Most are from the first decade of this century.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Lewis and Grace Reynolds Papers, A.R48, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester