Eugene C. Colby Family Papers, 1885-1930

Summary

Extent:
1.4 Cubic Feet 2 boxes, 1 OS folder
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Eugene C. Colby Family Papers. [box #,folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

Includes original artwork, diaries, scrapbooks, correspondence, sketchbooks, stained glass window designs, membership card, Rochester Art Club, 1927; speeches, eyeglasses prescription, 1891; lessons for teacher's class, Summer School, and other documents pertaining to the career of Eugene C. Colby. Included are items from the life of Alice Harriet Colby, his daughter, concerning her academic career at the U of R, and her teaching career. Certificates, letters, essays. Includes paper, "Principles and Methods on the Education of the Immigrant," 1918; plans and flyers for Elmendorf Cottage, 1909; baby picture of Alice Colby; "Life of Eugene Colby."

Biographical / historical:

Eugene C. (Chapman) Colby (1846-1930) was the first principal of the Mechanics Institute and the first director of the art school. In the art school's first semester (1885), he taught mechanical drawing. He also provided instruction in free hand drawing. Colby was the author of an early history of the Mechanics Institute, covering the years 1885 to 1925. While his profession was mechanical drawing, Colby was also an accomplished landscape painter.

His daughter, Alice H.Colby, was also an accomplished artist. Born in 1881, she never married and lived in the family home home on Rutgers Street until her death on May 3, 1950. She is buried next to her father in Glenwood Cemetery, Lockport, New York.

Acquisition information:
The provenance of this collection is unknown.
Arrangement:

This collection consists of 2 boxes and 1 oversize folder.

Physical description:
Good
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:

Eugene C. Colby Family 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
lochist@libraryweb.org