Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
George Walter Derham papers
Derham, George Walter, 1885-1984
D.450
/repositories/2/resources/729
1 box(es)
1935-1952
English
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Biographical / Historical note
George Walter Derham (1885-1984), proprietor of Derham's Garage for general automobile repair, lived with his wife, Emma, in Rochester, NY. Derham was active in the Memorial A.M.E. Zion church, serving on its board of trustees, along with other community organizations such as the Knights of Pythias. Born September 27, 1885, he died on March 22, 1984, at the age of 98.
Scope and Contents
His papers contain correspondence relating to the church, paperwork for the Knights, ephemera from various events in the Rochester community, and both personal and business paperwork.
Access
The George Walter Derham 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated by Melbourne and Myra Henry in November 2011.
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], George Walter Derham Papers, D.450, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Correspondence
Legal instruments
Derham, George Walter, 1885-1984
Knights of Pythias
AME Zion Church and civil rights/repositories/2/archival_objects/14676511Scope and ContentsLargely regarding the AME Zion Church, some civil rights
Knights of Pythias/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467661940-194312Frederick Douglass Exposition programs and related materials/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467671939-194213Articles/repositories/2/archival_objects/14676814Scope and ContentsIncludes articles by Gilbert J. C. McCurdy, Henry W. Clune, Harper Sibley, and Mercer Brugler among others
Ephemera and miscellaneous, mostly undated/repositories/2/archival_objects/14676915Alexenia Derham (daughter)/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467701935-194216Notary public application and provisions, undated/repositories/2/archival_objects/14677117Financial and insurance papers/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467721937-195018Metropolitan life insurance/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467731936-194019Eripme Realty/Empire Lodge/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467741935-1939110Loan paperwork from Home Owner's Loan Corporation/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467751935-1936111Loan paperwork from Home Owner's Loan Corporation/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467761937-1938112Loan paperwork from Home Owner's Loan Corporation/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467771939113Loan paperwork from Home Owner's Loan Corporation/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467781940114Loan paperwork from Home Owner's Loan Corporation/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467791943115Tax returns/repositories/2/archival_objects/1467801942-1952116Obituary, Democrat and Chronicle/repositories/2/archival_objects/14678124 March 1984117