William Nathan Sage papers
Biographical / Historical note
William Nathan Sage (1819-1890) was born in Ballston Spa, New York, but moved to Rochester at an early age. He graduated from Brown University in 1840, and then established a book publishing company in Rochester with his brother Nelson Sage. In 1847 he was elected county clerk and held this office for three years. In 1860 he joined the firm originally founded by his father Oren Sage, Pancost, Sage, & Morse. He later helped organize the Sage Deposit Company and was also a founder and director of Monroe County Savings Bank. When the University of Rochester was founded in 1850, William N. Sage became the secretary of the Board of Trustees. In 1851 he also became the Board's treasurer. He held both offices until his death in 1890. His work did much to contribute to the success of the University.
Scope and Contents
The papers include Mr. Sage's correspondence, manuscripts dealing with the founding of the University of Rochester, and early University financial and legal papers. The correspondence of Oren Sage, John N. Wilder, and Smith Sheldon are also contained in the collection.
Creator
- Sage, William Nathan, 1819-1890 (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1847-1901
Language of Materials
English
Extent
6 box(es) (6 boxes and 16 volumes)
Access
The William Nathan Sage 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.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], William Nathan Sage Papers, A.S12, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Subject
- Sage, William Nathan, 1819-1890 (Person)
- University of Rochester (Organization)
- Rochester Theological Seminary (Organization)
- New York Baptist Union (Organization)
- Title
- William Nathan Sage papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- January 22, 2001: This finding aid has been revised.
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library