John M. Steele, Esquire papers
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of seven archival boxes depicting the legal career of John M. Steele, Esquire, former Rochester Commissioner of Jurors and 12th Ward Alderman. The documents and business papers span the years 1836-1918. They include wills, deeds, mortgages, business correspondence, daily ledger and a book. The first two boxes are comprised of general corrspondence and box 3 contains general information of some of his legal documents. Box 4 and 5 contain the financial investments and last will and testament of Mr. and Mrs. James Marsh. The contents of box 6 relate to the estate of Mr. Charles Mertz. Box 7 contain 5 bound volumes.
Creator
- Steele, John M., 1851-1936 (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1836-1918
Language of Materials
English
Extent
7 box(es)
Access
The John M. Steele, Esquire 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
The collection was a gift from Stuart and Nancy Bolger on August 23, 2004. The material was recovered from the Steele family barn on Monroe Ave, Pittsford, NY.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], John M. Steele, Esquire Papers, D.328, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Subject
- Steele, John M., 1851-1936 (Person)
- Title
- John M. Steele, Esquire 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