George Aylesworth Scrapbook, 1911-1919

Summary

Extent:
1 Volumes This collection consists of a single volume. and 0.35 Cubic Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

George Aylesworth Scrapbook. [Volume 1]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

This scrapbook was created by George Aylesworth, a 1911 graduate of Rochester's East High School. The scrapbook documents his graduating class and life in the years following his graduation, including elements of his relationship with his eventual wife, Elsie Duncan. It also includes some material related to his involvement with the Y.M.C.A. as a trainer.; professionally, he made his career as a draftsman. The scrapbook includes many greeting cards, calling cards and photographs. Of note is its documentation of his time in Morristown, New Jersey between 1918 and 1919, which concludes his entries in the scrapbook.

Biographical / historical:

George H. Aylesworth was born in Canada in October of 1890. His family emigrated to Rochester while he was young; they first appear in the Rochester City Directory in 1897. George's father, John, was a photographer who became a foreman at Kodak and was successful enough that George was able to complete high school, attending Rochester's East High. The scrapbook that comprises this collection starts in George's high school years, emphasizing school sports; George played baseball for the school varsity team and was Team Captain in 1912, the year of his graduation. While at East High, he met Elsie Duncan; the two became a couple and married on June 24, 1915. George attended college and became a draftsman. He also served as a volunteer for the Rochester Y.M.C.A., leading hikes and eventually serving as a physical instructor at U.S. Army camps during the First World War. George's life after the War is unclear. By 1935, he lived in Manchester, New Hampshire, and then moved to Greenburgh, New York by the 1940 census. He appears to have passed away in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1973.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Sharon Mancuso, 2021.
Arrangement:

This collection consists of 1 box.

Physical description:
Condition is generally good. The pages are intact, but the binding shows weakness at the headcap. Most contents are in good condition; the photographs are of some concern as many show silver mirroring. Several loose items are interspersed in the book. Pages have been interleaved and loose items sleeved or placed in envelopes as necessary.
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:

George Aylesworth Scrapbook. [Volume 1]. 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