Anah Babcock Yates Papers, 1839-1932

Summary

Extent:
0.9 Cubic Feet 3 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Anah Babcock Yates Papers. [box #,folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

Anah Babcock Yates was a historian and genealogist, one of the first people to research the history of Rochester, New York through archival sources. Her papers include genealogical research, correspondence, clippings, photographs, legal documents, a hair album, information on early (white) Rochesterians, documents on Ebenezer Allen, early probate records, and genealogy information. The papers date from 1839 into the 1930s.

Biographical / historical:

Anah Fredericka Babcock was born in 1869 in Millport, Chemung County, New York, but moved to Rochester as a child. In 1890, she married Frederick W. Yates of Rochester. A prominent historian and genealogist, she was one of the founders of the Rochester Historical Society and state genealogist for the New York Genealogical Society. Her newspaper column, "Rochester Family Records", ran in the Post-Express from 1910 to 1913, documenting much of the early history of the Rochester area. She also involved with the Women's Educational and Industrial Union, the conversion of the former State Industrial School site into Edgerton Park, and in World War One relief efforts. Anah Babcock Yates died on August 9, 1932 and was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Acquisition information:
The provenance of this collection is unknown.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Preferred citation:

Anah Babcock Yates Papers. [box #,folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Location of this collection:
Rundel Memorial Building
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
585-428-8370
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