William H. Sisson papers
Scope and Contents
The collection includes incoming and retained copies of outgoing correspondence of William H. Sisson of Lyons, of Wayne County, N. Y. The period covered is 1836-1855, with the period of concentration being 1847-1849. Most relate to his activities as a member of and an officer in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Also includes a number of I.O.O.F. printed letters and forms. In total, the collection contains 44 letters, 18 pieces of non-correspondence manuscript material, and 36 printed letters and forms, most of the latter filled-out in manuscript.
Creator
- Sisson, William H. (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1836-1855
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 box(es)
Access
The William H. Sisson 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 H. Sisson Papers, D.224, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester.
Genre / Form
Subject
- Sisson, William H. (Person)
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Organization)
- Title
- William H. Sisson 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 19, 2001: This finding aid has been revised.
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library