Unitarian Church, Rochester, New York papers

Collection

Identifier: D.54

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection includes minutes, resolutions, and correspondence of the Board of Trustees; financial papers; subscription lists; records of the Sunday School and of men's and women's groups; historical data; printed items; and photographs. Material from the pastorate of Edwin A. Rumball includes much information about his involvement in social causes, particularly the magazine 'Common Good' and the Rochester garment workers' strike of 1913. There is also material on William Channing Gannett, minister from 1889-1908, after whom Gannett House (1910), the Church's community social center was named. Additionally, there is material related to the celebration in 1898 of the 50th anniversary of the Woman's Rights Convention held in Rochester in 1848.

Creator

First Unitarian Church of Rochester, N.Y. (Organization)

Dates

Creation: 1829-1973

Language of Materials

English

Extent

31 box(es) (31 boxes and 36 volumes)

Access

The Unitarian Church, Rochester, New York 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], Unitarian Church, Rochester, New York Papers, D.54, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Arrangement

Series 1. Early History (1829-1888)

Series 2. William Channing Gannett (1889-1921)

Series 3. Edwin Alfred Rumball (1908-1915)

(Note: The records for the years 1916 to 1928 appear to be lost. The ministers after the departure of Edwin A. Rumball were Troward H. Marshall, 1916-1917; Ludwell H. Denny, 1917-1921; Frank C. Doan, 1922-1925; and Lawrence R. Plank, 1925-1928. One folder of miscellaneous material from this period has been placed at the beginning of Series 4, Box 2.)

Series 4. David Rhys Williams (1928-1958)

Series 5. Women's Alliance (1888-1969)

Series 6. Laymen's League (1923-1965)

Series 7. Boy's Evening Home (1890-1920)

Series 8. Women's Rights Material

Series 9. Photographs