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Records 66Ackerson Family papers, 1864-1996 (bulk 1782-1996)
Diaries and personal papers of Fred M. Ackerson which document life in Niagara County, New York, and a professional legal and judicial career in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Also includes diaries of Fred's wife and parents and those of his son, Charles F. Ackerson who lived in Olean, (Cattaraugus County) New York.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryAlden (Carlos C.) Scrapbook, 1912-1913
Scrapbook documenting Alden's election campaigns for Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals.
NOTE: Material is fragile. See Archivist for safe handling procedures.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, UB PeopleAmes (Frances Proctor) Papers, 1882-1948
The personal correspondence of Frances Proctor Ames, 1885 graduate of University of Buffalo's Medical School.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education History, Women’s History in WNY, Digital CollectionsArtwork by incarcerated people at Monroe County Jail and 40 Years After the Attica Uprising: Looking Back, Moving Forward conference displays, 2011
This collection contains artwork by people incarcerated at the Monroe County Jail, as well as display boards from the 40 Years After the Attica Uprising: Looking Back, Moving Forward conference.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social ActivismBarr (Philip J.) papers, 1866-1983
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Student Life
Besag (Frank P.) Papers, 1967
This collection contains individual and group interviews which were used as source material for Frank Besag's book Anatomy of a Riot: Buffalo, 1967, a case study comprised primarily of interviews with witnesses to the events in Buffalo from June 26 through July 1, 1967. The interviews were part of a survey commissioned by State University of New York at Buffalo president Martin Meyerson. Also included are newspaper clippings about the study and a copy of the book. The Frank P. Besag papers are open for research. However, rights release forms for the interviews and transcripts were either never completed and/or deposited with the collection. The transcripts may only be accessed onsite within the library at this time.
Content Warning:
This collection may contain offensive, harmful, or misrepresentative creator-supplied language or imagery. The views and opinions expressed are those of the creator’s and do not reflect or represent the University Libraries. In keeping with archival best practice, this content has been retained to preserve the historical context of the records.
Beth Hamstra Camp Fire Girls Uniform, 1930-1965
This collection consists of a Camp Fire Girls ceremonial uniform that was owned by Beth Hamstra and her grandmother Clara Jane Rittew. The badges and beads on the uniform signify awards and other achievements earned by both Hamstra and Rittew. A key to the beads and swimming emblems can be found in the collection and the collection's accession file.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Ephemera, Women's History in WNYBozer (Joan) Papers, 1876-2003
Personal and professional papers of former Erie County Legislator Joan Bozer. Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletters, meeting minutes, brochures, and other papers documenting various projects Bozer worked on throughout her career. Projects include The Women's Pavilion of the Pan-American Exposition celebration in 2001, women's health, Buffalo waterfront development and other regional revitalization efforts.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Environmental Issues in WNY, Women's History in WNYBuffalo and Western New York History Clippings Collection, 1870-1994 (bulk 1950-1994)
Contained in this collection are clippings mostly from local newspapers which deal with the history of Western New York and the City of Buffalo.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryBuffalo Foundation Research Reports, 1921-1947
Unpublished research reports from the Buffalo Foundation, 1921-1938. Complete file of typed studies, some including working papers, prepared by the Foundation on subjects pertaining to Buffalo and Erie County community welfare.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social ActivismBuffalo General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Collection, 1877-1987
Administrative, faculty, and student records, photographs, student uniforms, and other memorabilia collected by the Alumni Association of the Buffalo General Hospital Nursing School.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education HistoryBuffalo Schools Desegregation Records, 1972-1995
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education History, Social Activism
Buffalo Urban League Reports, 1935-1962
A collection of annual, quarterly, and special reports from the Buffalo Urban League, Buffalo, New York.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social ActivismCamann (Eugene W.) Family Papers, 1750-1843
Eugene W. Camann was a fourth generation American of Prussian descent who lived in the village of Bergholz (Wheatfield, Niagara County, New York). He did extensive research on the migration of Prussian Lutherans to the United States and the settlements they established in Niagara County, New York. The documents in this collection relate to his paternal and maternal ancestors.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryCitizen's Task Force on Racism Papers, 1976-1982
This collection contains the papers kept by Citizen's Task Force on Racism member and University at Buffalo History professor, David Gerber. It includes meeting minutes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings concerning the activities of the Task Force. The collection primarily documents the Task Force's surveillance of the Ku Klux Klan and Neo-Nazism in Buffalo, New York.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social ActivismCitizens' Council on Human Relations Records, 1955-1992
The collection contains correspondence, news clippings, policy statements, printed materials, and speech notes, reflecting the actions the Citizens' Council on Human Relations (CCHR) while seeking to end discrimination, particularly against African-Americans, in Buffalo, N.Y. There are also organizational files, consisting of by-laws, newsletters and membership lists, which reflect the internal workings of CCHR itself.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social ActivismCoalition for Health and Welfare records, 1938, 1971-1990
The records of the Coalition for Health and Welfare of Buffalo and Erie County contain information from: local, state, and national social welfare organizations; correspondence with legislators on social welfare issues; testimonies from public hearings; grant applications for funding; and documentation on the Coalition itself (annual meetings, reports, by-laws, etc.).
Topics: Social Activism, Buffalo and WNY HistoryCorbett (Frank J.) papers, 1948-1997
Topics: UB People, Social Activism, Buffalo and WNY History
Cornell (Katharine) collection, 1890-1974
The Katharine Cornell collection, 1890-1974 contains materials about Cornell's life and legacy, collected by family and close friends. Includes clippings, articles, photographs, books, scrapbooks, and personal items formerly in Cornell's possession.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryDawson (Charles R.) Planning Consultant Records, 1949-2008
This collection contains the records of Charles R. Dawson, a prominent planning practitioner in the Western New York area who was responsible for many planning documents for local communities. Includes reports, court documents, correspondence, plans, maps, and other miscellaneous documents pertaining to Charles R. Dawson's individual consulting practice.
Topics: Design Archives, Buffalo and WNY HistoryDiamond (David) Papers, 1925-1968
This collection consists of materials documenting David Diamond's activities in local government, Diamond's career at the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School and matters of personal interest to Diamond. The latter material includes regarding the Nuremberg trials following World War II and a transcript of a speech given by Diamond opposing the tactics of Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, UB People, Jewish Buffalo ArchivesDribben (Elizabeth) collection on Katharine Cornell, 1890-1975
The Elizabeth Dribben collection on Katharine Cornell contains papers and physical ephemera associated with Cornell’s career and life, and Dribben’s production of the documentary “Katharine Cornell: A Lady of the Theater.”
Topics: Women's History in WNY, Buffalo and WNY History, Audio/Visual collectionsEvening (The) Telegraph (Buffalo, N.Y.), 1883-1885
Bound volumes of the Evening telegraph (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Topics: Publications, Buffalo and WNY HistoryGeorgia (Burnette M.) papers, 1955-2018
This collection contains the family papers and professional materials of Georgia Burnette. The family papers includes materials and photographs of Burnette family reunions. The professional materials include Georgia Burnette's published articles on family reunions, health, travel, and African American veterans.
Topics: Women's History in WNY, Buffalo and WNY HistoryGrant (Kerry S.) Pan American Exposition Collection, circa 1901
Printed matter and memorabilia relating to the Pan-American Exposition held at Buffalo, New York in 1901. The materials were collected by Kerry S. Grant and donated to the University Archives in 2004 and 2005. The collection includes programs, picture books, magazines, maps, and various ephemera.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryGreater Buffalo Youth Orchestra Records, circa 1960-1975
A collection of materials including programs, announcements, correspondence and newspaper clippings about the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra and the Community Music School of Buffalo.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education HistoryGreene (B. Gwendolyn) papers on the Buffalo Urban League, 1939-2007
Materials collected by B. Gwendolyn Greene on the Buffalo Urban League and William L. Evans. Evans was Executive Director of the Buffalo Urban League from 1927-1963.
Collection includes clippings, photographs, event programs, and articles.
Topics: Social Activism, Buffalo and WNY History, Women's History in WNYHistoric Headlines newspaper collection, 1878-2001
Historic Headlines newspaper collection consists of newspapers from the dates of historic events significant to Buffalo, New York, and the United States.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Ephemera, PublicationsHouse Committee on Un-American Activities: Buffalo hearings leaflets, 1962-1969
Leaflets issued in opposition to hearings of the House Committee on Un-American Activities Committee held in Buffalo, New York in 1964. Signed by the Niagara Frontier Committee to Defend the Bill of Rights; Buffalo Committee to Oppose HUAC; Buffalo Labor Action; Paul Sporn; Joe Prantis; Max Berman; Jay Berman; Rachel Wolkenstien; and Richard Alexander. Collection contains leaflets, booklets, and other ephemera (15 items); four items are photocopies; the rest are originals.
Topics: Social Activism, Buffalo and WNY HistoryJay (David G.) Papers, circa 1970-1989
The David G. Jay papers, 1972-1995, consist of files maintained by Richard F. Griffin and David G. Jay, attorneys for the plaintiffs in the Buffalo School desegregation case, from 1972 through 1995. The files include papers submitted to the court, orders of the court, hearing exhibits, transcripts of hearings and depositions, plaintiffs' notes and analyses of Board data and proposals, plaintiffs' correspondence, Board of Education proposals, reports and data, and press clippings. Related materials are located in the Citizens Council for Human Relations, Inc. (CCHR) files and the files of the Citizens Commission on School Desegregation housed in the University Archives, permanent records filed in federal court, records maintained by the Buffalo Branch of the NAACP, and records maintained by the other parties to the suit.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education HistoryJonson (George Washington) Diaries, 1848, 1857
Diaries kept by George Washington [William?] Jonson [Johnson](1801-1880), a Buffalo, New York, lawyer, associate of Millard Fillmore, land agent and abolitionist.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social ActivismJunior League of Buffalo records, circa 1920s-2010s
The records of the Junior League of Buffalo. Includes scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, member directories, photographs, newsletters, correspondence, and ephemera.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Women's History in WNYLehmann (Joyce) Albright Art School collection, circa 1940s-2004
Collection includes a dissertation and catalogs, notes and recorded interviews Ms. Lehman collected for her dissertation, The "Albright Art School" of the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy: 1887-1954 (New York).
Topics: Audio/Visual collections, Buffalo and WNY HistoryLinda A. Chamberlain Camp Fire Girls collection, 1961
A collection of material from Linda A. Chamberlain regarding her time in the Camp Fire Girls. The collection consists of a photograph of Chamberlain standing in front of the Camp Aloha sign, a 1961 group photograph of campers at Camp Aloha with some campers identified on the back, and a note from Chamberlain to her brother Billy Donda. The note includes a layout of the cabin Chamberlain stayed in at camp.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Photographs, Women's History in WNYLoescher (Chester W.) scrapbook, circa 1906-1930
Scrapbook of local music events, including those of the University of Buffalo.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Student LifeManch (Joseph) Papers, circa 1930s-1980s
Administrative files and publications of Buffalo public schools, Manch’s correspondence, his speeches and writings, and related organizational files during his superintendence; press clippings that feature educational, financial, political and social problems of Buffalo public schools; Camp Arrowhead; speeches and writings.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education History, Jewish Buffalo ArchivesManhattan Hotel photographs, 1909
Manhattan Hotel photos includes images of the bar and the exterior of the Manhattan Hotel in Buffalo, New York, circa 1909. The proprietor of the hotel, Mack G. Anderson, is featured along with the hotel’s bartender and visiting guests.
Topics: Photographs, Buffalo and WNY HistoryMcCarthy, Richard D. "Max" papers, 1956-1996 (bulk 1956-1970)
Records documenting Richard D. "Max" McCarthy's term in office as Democratic representative to the United States House of Representatives from the 39th Congressional District of New York. This collection is minimally processed.
Content Warning:
This collection may contain offensive, harmful, or misrepresentative creator-supplied language or imagery. The views and opinions expressed are those of the creator’s and do not reflect or represent the University Libraries. In keeping with archival best practice, this content has been retained to preserve the historical context of the records.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryMichigan Avenue Y.M.C.A. Records, circa 1920-1970
The collection consists of administrative records including minutes, reports, photographs and scrapbooks which contain clippings, leaflets, programs and copies of "The Y's Messenger," a Michigan Avenue Y.M.C.A. newsletter.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social ActivismMoll (Faith Karas) papers, 1901-1964
This collection contains the student papers of UB alumna Faith Karas Moll, including papers, monographs, photographs, research notes, books, and other materials published by Dr. Marian E. White and other anthropology scholars. Many of the materials in this collection relate to Karas Moll's research surrounding the Buffalo Creek Reservation.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryMoody (Kevin) Pan American Exposition collection, circa 1901
Items collected by Kevin Moody, belonging to his great-grandmother, wife of F.A. Lopez, a member of the Commission from Ecuador at the Pan American Exposition. Includes exposition map (color); postcards; pass; ticket books with a photo of Mrs. Lopez; an invitation to the opening of the Ecuador exhibit; and 2 typewritten letters (one undated of a personal nature and one died January 11, 1902, regarding the sale of the Ecuador pavilion building and return of exhibit artifacts.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryMothers' Club of Buffalo Collection, 1904-1912, 1956
The Mothers' Club of Buffalo, affiliated with the Mother's Assembly of the State of New York, was a local women's group dedicated to educating parents about issues relating to the home and school. The collection includes annual programs listing upcoming meetings, officers, and current members from 1904-1910. It also includes programs from the 1912 New York State Mothers Assembly held in Rochester, N.Y.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education History, Social Activism, Women's History in WNYNelson (Jack) Papers, 1964
Collection includes correspondence, job description for school administrators, and other material concerning the Amherst school issue showing attitudes toward suburban vs. urban schools and toward centralization. Papers collected by Nelson as co-chairman of the committee to centralize the Snyder and Eggertsville schools in Suburban Buffalo.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education History, UB PeopleNiagara Frontier Chapter, American Civil Liberties Union, Records (1934-1978)
Materials related to the Niagara Frontier Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and its predecessor the Erie County Civil Liberties Committee (ECCL). The materials are dated from 1934-1978 and include correspondence, promotional materials, legal briefs, court records, memoranda, financial records, annual reports, and case files.
Content Warning
This collection may contain offensive, harmful, or misrepresentative creator-supplied language or imagery. The views and opinions expressed are those of the creator’s and do not reflect or represent the University Libraries. In keeping with archival best practice, this content has been retained to preserve the historical context of the records.
Pan American Exposition of 1901 souvenir photographic book, 1901
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryParke (Fenton M.) Papers, 1841-1967
This collection consists of business records, correspondence, plot maps, property listings; ephemera of civic, religious, fraternal, and cultural institutions; family memorabilia, reminiscences; clippings on Buffalo local history; photographs of downtown Buffalo, circa 1910; medals; speech notes on clock collecting and Lincolniana. Also included are papers of his wife Margaret Kidd Parke: correspondence, notes from classes at the University at Buffalo, and correspondence related to the Home for the Friendless.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryPerry Action Committee newsletters and clippings
Newsletter, fliers, and clippings relating to the Perry Action Committee (PAC), a community organization of residents of the Perry-Louisiana neighborhood in Buffalo, New York. PAC worked to address police brutality and race discrimination, and publicize community accomplishments and achievements of neighborhood residents.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social ActivismRichard Lipsitz, Jr. collection on labor organizing in Western New York
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social ActivismRodgers (Helen Zaidee Marie) Papers, 1890-1959
This collection contains writings and speeches; newspaper clippings; and pamphlets, programs and other printed material concerning political and civic groups, covering such topics as women's suffrage, women workers, women as jurors and city and state politics. Of particular interest to the study of the woman suffrage movement in Buffalo are membership lists of the Woman Workers Suffrage League (ca. 1908) and from the Buffalo Political Equality League (ca. 1905).
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social Activism, Women's History in WNYSeller (Maxine) Research Collection on Ethnic Communities and Education in Buffalo, 1970-1979
Unpublished student papers and research files on ethnic communities and education in Buffalo, New York.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social Activism, Jewish Buffalo ArchivesSeneca Indians Annuity Receipt, July 17, 1829
An excerpt from a letter dated February 1st, 1964 from Dean Julian Park to University of Buffalo Chancellor Capen, gives this historical note: [The receipt's] particular interest for Buffalo is obvious; it is a receipt for an annuity signed by some well-known Seneca chiefs, among them the famous chief Corn Planter. Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham, as you perhaps know, were the ones who sold to the Holland Land Company through Robert Morris the tract of western New York west of the Genesee River, after having first bought the claims to the land long held by Massachusetts and also the Indian rights to the land.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistorySimmons (Sarah) Papers, 1977-1980
This collection consists of the files concerning school desegregation in Buffalo, New York that Sarah Simmons kept as a member of the Citizen's Commission on School Desegregation and the Emergency School Aid Act Advisory Committee. Includes grant proposals, notes, reports, and publications by Buffalo Public Schools.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education HistorySocial History Project Papers, 1976-1981
This collection contains working papers related to the Social History Project developed at York University Institute for Behavioural Research, November 1976. The initial project was based on a case study of the history of social structure and family organization in Hamilton, Ontario and Buffalo and rural Erie County, New York during the nineteenth century.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social ActivismSpectrum photographs
Students at the University at Buffalo launched a new newspaper in December 1950. The Spectrum succeeded the Bee (1921-1950) and Argus (1947-1950). This collection comprises primarily prints but includes some negatives.
Topics: Sports, UB, Buffalo and WNY History, Photographs, UB, Publications, UB, University History Resources, Student LifeSt. Philip's Episcopal Church records
This collection contains ledgers and documents from St. Philip's Episcopal Church documenting church history and vital records from the congregation including baptisms, confirmations, communicants, marriages, and burials.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryStudent Papers on Buffalo History, 1967-1993
A collection of unpublished student papers on Buffalo history. A list of titles is available arranged alphabetically by author.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY HistoryStudent Projects School of Architecture and Planning collection, circa 1990
A collection of student projects, School of Architecture and Planning.
Topics: Design Archives, Buffalo and WNY History, Wright, Frank LloydUncrowned Queens Digital Oral History Project, 2004
Oral histories of Georgia Burnette, Gwendolyn Greene, Thelma Hardiman, Eva Noles, Garnet Hicks Wallace conducted by Peggy Brook-Bertram and Barbara Seals Nevergold of the Uncrowned Queens Institute for Research and Education on Women, Inc
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social Activism, Women's History in WNY, Oral HistoryUniversity Archives Historical Film collection
Over 130 16mm films in University Archives have now been digitized and are available for view online. Among the footage are the annual Moving Up Day parades, commencements, football games, marching band formations, student unrest, and campus construction. Some gems were uncovered, including rare footage of the interior of the Darwin Martin house, mid-century downtown Buffalo, Lionel Hampton, and a Buffalo Sabres vs. Buffalo Norsemen hockey game.
Topics: Audio/Visual Collections, Buffalo and WNY History, Campus Unrest, Design Archives, Digital Collections, Sports, Student Life, UB People, University History Resources, Wright, Frank LloydUniversity Archives oral history collection
Sound recordings of interviews of members of the University at Buffalo community, conducted by University Archives staff. Includes streaming audio interviews of previous University Archivists Shonnie Finnegan and John Edens.
Topics: University History Resources, Audio/Visual collections, Oral History, Buffalo and WNY HistoryUniversity Archives Oral History Collection, 1968-1993 [bulk 1978-1979]
The University Archives Oral History collection contains taped interviews with members of the University at Buffalo community, and the paper records associated with each interview. Those interviewed include administrators, alumni, faculty, staff, and UB Council members. Although covering some 25 years, the bulk of the collection consists of interviews conducted in 1978-1979. The interviews offer a wide range of topics and offers personal insight into University history by those that lived it. A majority of the interviews were conducted by part-time University Archives staff members Jenny Peterzell and Brenda Shelton. Other interviewers include then Head Archivist Shonnie Finnegan and Josephine Capuana.
Topics: Audio/Visual collections, Buffalo and WNY History, Education History, Oral History, Digital CollectionsUniversity of Buffalo and World War II collection
Correspondence, reports, contracts, clippings, brochures and other documentation relating to the University of Buffalo during the time of World War II, including information on war service opportunities from the American Council on Education; the Army, Air Force, and Navy at UB; housing of troops at colleges; and an honor roll of University alumni killed in the war.
Topics: University History Resources, Buffalo and WNY History, Student LifeWBFO station records
WBFO-FM 88.7, UB’s National Public Radio affiliate, first broadcast on Jan. 6, 1959, staffed by student volunteers. Later, another group of students established an FM radio station, with an FM license for broadcasting at 80.7 megacycles and continued as a student run activity with a student Program Manager until 2011, when UB sold WBFO to Western New York Public Broadcasting Association. The collection contains production and administrative files related to the operation of WBFO.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Student Life, University History ResourcesWestern New York Vietnamese Community Oral History Project collection
Sound recordings of interviews of Western New York Vietnamese community members.
Woman's Investigating Club, Buffalo, N.Y., 1893-1910
Collection of the club's constitution and bylaws, annual calendars, reading lists, histories, and miscellaneous items.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Social Activism, Women's History in WNYWright (Lydia T.) Papers, 1883-1968
The collection contains research material on school integration including press clippings, speeches, and correspondence related to efforts to integrate the school system of Buffalo, New York as well as other civil rights issues including the 1963 March on Washington. Collection also includes personal memorabilia and family papers.
Topics: Buffalo and WNY History, Education History, Social Activism, Women's History in WNY