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George Henry Harris papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.H31

Biographical/Historical note

Mr. Harris, born in West Greece, NY in 1843, managed the Mortimer Reynolds properties for 16 years and was a student of nature and Indian lore.

George Henry Harris was born in West Greece in 1843, married Miss Julia E. Hughes in 1872. She was at that time principal of Rochester Public School 19. For sixteen years he was employed by Mortimer F. Reynolds having general charge of the Arcade and other Reynolds property. He organized the Rochester and Genesee Canoe Clubs, was an active member of Rochester Historical Society and American Association for the Advancement of Science. A descendant of some of the oldest pioneer families in the area, Harris was a student of the history of Indians and pioneer families of Genesee Valley.

He compiled two volumes of pioneer history and assisted (first 15 chapters) in writing of Peck's History of Rochester. His other works included a partial history of the Denonville Expedition of 1687, published in 1887; a paper, The Early History of Western New York, 1886; lectures on the aboriginal history of Victor and of Rush, 1869; a paper, Root Foods of the Seneca Indians, published in Proceedings of the Rochester Academy of Science, 1891; a lecture, Life and Letters of Baron La Hontan, 1892.

Harris died on October 5, 1893. He was survived by his wife and three daughters, Orient Dunham, Georgia Hughes, and M. Fidelia. Georgia died in January, 1899, Orient in March of the same year. Mrs. Julia E. (Hughes) Harris died February 7, 1934.

Scope and Contents

Manuscripts of published and unpublished works of George Henry Harris including manuscripts (presumably an original and a revised draft) of his "Life of Horatio Jones."

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1859-1916

Language of Materials

English

Extent

2 box(es) (2 boxes and 1 scrapbook)

Access

The George Henry Harris Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare 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

Acquired before 1940.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], George Henry Harris Papers, A.H31, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
George Henry Harris papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
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Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

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