Williamson Family Papers
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains materials related to the Williamson Family.
- Extent:
- 1 linear foot
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Williamson Family Papers contain Marbury Williamson's diaries and notepads from the 1930s and 40s; Williamson family correspondence from 1932 to 1963; Chemung County newspaper clippings relating to marriages, births, deaths and various social events, 1940-1970; and miscellaneous papers associated with the Williamson family.
- Biographical / historical:
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Williamson Family- E. Duff Williamson (1886-1966) of Elmira married Marbury Esther Clark, also of Elmira, on April 22, 1907. The couple had two children, H. Duff and Esther (1915-1973). E. Duff ran the Williamson Company and worked as a building contractor. He was also involved in local Democratic Party politics. From 1934 to 1936, he served as Chemung County Purchasing Agent and as Clerk for the Board of Supervisors. His wife Marbury was also politically active and served as chairwoman for the Chemung County Vocational Education and Extension Board in 1935. E. Duff died on May 29, 1966 and his wife followed a number of years later. The couple's daughter Esther was born on July 17, 1915. In her youth, she studied piano and organ with local music teachers and went on to study music and composition at Bennington College from 1933 to 1937. She earned her Masters in 1938 from Wells College. After graduating, she taught piano and scored some films for Disney before going on to do post-graduate work at Juilliard. On August 10, 1950 she married Harold Ballou and moved to Washington D.D. where she worked as a teacher, performer and composer. She on March 12, 1973.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Genealogy--Williamson family
- Places:
- Elmira (N.Y.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org