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Walter Sage Hubbell papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.H87

Biographical / Historical note

Walter Sage Hubbell (born Cincinnati, Ohio, December 24, 1850; died Rochester, New York, January 1, 1932) graduated from the University of Rochester, Class of 1871. He was a lawyer in Rochester, a trustee of the University from 1895 until his death, an officer in the Eastman Kodak Company and active in local church work.

Scope and Contents

The papers consist of four large scrapbooks containing original letters (including some from his friend George Eastman), photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, etc. relating to Hubbell and his life, family and career. Also with the papers are eighteen letters and telegrams not with the scrapbooks from such people as Theodore Roosevelt (10 items), William C. Bryant (1 item), Booker T. Washington (1 item) and Susan B. Anthony (1 item). These eighteen letters are indexed in the Department's card catalog index to individual manuscripts.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1844-1932

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es) (1 box and 4 scrapbooks)

Access

The Walter Sage Hubbell 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mr. Hubbell's daughter, Anna Hubbell (the eighteen letters), 1949, and deposit of his daughter, Margaret Hubbell Wells (the four scrapbooks), 1959.

Contents of Box 1 are reproductions of originals, gift of Tony Wells, received October, 2009.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Walter Sage Hubbell Papers, A.H87, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Walter Sage Hubbell 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

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA