Cook Family Photograph Collection, 1878-1960
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains photographs of the Cook family and their associates as well as supplementary genealogical material.
- Extent:
- 1 linear foot
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Cook Family Photograph Collection contains three photo albums, 1880s-1940s; miscellaneous loose photographs, 1940s-1950s; genealogical notes and documents.
- Biographical / historical:
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Aaron Cook (born March 16, 1850) of Addison, New York married Ruth Vanpelt (born November 3, 1953) on January 11, 1872. The couple settled in the town of Lindley in Steuben County before heading to Michigan in 1877. Their children were Justus (born October 22, 1872), William (born July 18, 1874), Lillie (born April 30, 1876), Edith (born July 6, 1878), Charles (born September 16, 1881), Bertha (born June 4, 1884) and Jessie (born May 9, 1887). Their second son, William, married Mary Baird (born February 18, 1889) of Michigan and, in 1916, the couple moved to Elmira with their young son, Arthur (born July 17, 1909). Their daughter, Ruth, was born January 8, 1919. William and Mary moved to Binghamton some time in the 1930s, but their son Arthur and his family continued to live in Elmira.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Elaine Vander Brook in 2008.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
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Genealogy
Photograph albums - Names:
- Cook family
- Places:
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Elmira (N.Y.)
Michigan
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