Lois Greene Stone papers, 1967-1990

Summary

Abstract:
This collection consists of records from Lois Greene Stone, a Rochester, New York based writer. The materials include some of her published writings, writings about her family and the blueprints of her home. The materials date between 1967 and 1990.
Extent:
.15 Cubic Feet, 0.26 Cubic Feet, and .1 Cubic Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Lois Greene Stone Papers. [box #,folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection documents the activities of Lois Green Stone and her family. Lois Greene Stone is a Rochester, New York based writer who has been published in several national publications. The materials in this collection date from 1967 to 1990, and include event programs, news articles, photographs and blueprints of the family home.

Biographical / historical:

Lois Greene Stone is a free-lance writer who has been published in numerous periodicals and books, inlcuding many articles in Rochester, New York's newspaper, the Democrat & Chronicle. Born to Leo and Marion Greene in New York City on April 13, 1934, Lois Greene attended the University of Connecticut and graduated in 1955. She married Gerald Stone in 1956; he graduated from Vanderbilt University Medical school in 1957. Lois attended graduate school at Columbia University Teachers College. They moved to Rochester where Gerald built a medical practice, and the family established a home in Pittsford. Lois and Gerald had three children together: Alan, Sheryl and David. Lois found work as a teacher at both the high school and college level, including a period as a part-time faculty member at St. John Fisher College. She also wrote prolifically, being published widely in both local and national newspapers and journals, anthologies, and books. Besides having an extensive collection of family papers housed at the American Jewish Historical Society in New York City, Lois Greene Stone has contributed items to the collections of 12 different divisons of the Smithsonian Institution. A photograph of her was used by the Smithsonian to represent all teenagers of the 1950s in the Teen Rooms exhibit. A photograph of her playing with a ball is also used by The Strong as part of its display on the ball in the National Toy Hall of Fame.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Lois Greene Stone, 5 Wide Waters lane, Pittsford, NY 14534 (585-244-8549 / lgstone56@gmail.com), August 20, 2019.
Arrangement:

This collection consists of 1 box and 1 oversize folder.

Physical description:
Good overall, blueprints and some print media are yellowing and fading.
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:

Lois Greene Stone 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