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Found in 48 Collections and/or Records:

Ackerson Family papers

 Collection — Box 1-20, 21+
Identifier: MS-0168
Abstract

Diaries and personal papers of Fred M. Ackerson which document life in Niagara County, New York, and a professional legal and judicial career in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Also includes diaries of Fred's wife and parents and those of his son, Charles F. Ackerson who lived in Olean, (Cattaraugus County) New York.

Dates: 1864-1996; Majority of material found within (1872-1996 )

American Association of University Women, Buffalo Branch records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0039
Abstract

The American Association of University Women Buffalo Branch Records include such records as history files, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, financial documents, correspondence, various publications that the organization distributes and conferences/special events.

Dates: 1911-2018; Majority of material found within ( 1960-1999)

American Chemical Society, Western New York Section records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0045
Abstract

This collections consists of records and publications from the Western New York Section of the American Chemical Society dating from its inception in 1896.

Dates: 1896-2005

Collection of Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Buffalo Chapter

 Collection — Oversize-box 1: Series I
Identifier: MS-0200-0001
Abstract

Personal scrapbook of Arline Gelman recording the activities of the Buffalo, (New York) Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women's Committee, 1986-2004.

Dates: 1986-2004

Buffalo Association for Childhood Education records

 Collection — Box 1-2, 3+-5+
Identifier: MS-0049
Abstract Minute books, 1892-1921, of the Buffalo Kindergarten Union, and scrapbooks, 1930-1959, of the Buffalo Kindergarten Union and its successor, the Buffalo Association for Childhood Education, containing clippings, reports, letters, announcements and programs, memorabilia, photographs and other items concerning the history and activities of the Buffalo Kindergarten Union, Buffalo Association for Childhood Education, the Kindergarten Section of the New York State Teachers' Association and...
Dates: 1892-1959

Business and Professional Women's Club of Buffalo records

 Collection — Box 1-19
Identifier: MS-0066
Abstract

The Business and Professional Women's Club of Buffalo collection documents the organizational activities between 1934 and 1998.

Dates: 1919-2000; Majority of material found within 1934-1998

Camp Fire Girls of Buffalo and Erie County records

 Collection — Box 1-9, 10a-10d, 11a-11f, 12+-13+, 14-21, MC 3.15
Identifier: MS-0032
Abstract

The collection documents the history of the Camp Fire Girl organization. The collection includes minute books, scrapbooks, photograph albums and Camp Fire Girl publications.

Dates: 1913-1974

Delta Sigma Pi. Alpha Kappa Chapter records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 27-4-587
Abstract

Records, memorabilia, and photographic material detailing fraternity activities.

Dates: 1924-2015

E. J. Meyer School of Nursing Alumni Association records

 Collection — Box 1-3, 4+, 5+, 6-7, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+
Identifier: MS-0155
Abstract

The records and personal materials of the Edward J. Meyer School of Nursing Alumni Association.

Dates: 1912-2007

Willie Evans collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 31-3-1355
Abstract

A collection containing items related to UB Alumnus Willie Evans, class of 1960, including awards, correspondence, apparel, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, DVDs, football programs, photographs, and other items documenting Evans' time as a student athlete at the university.

Dates: 1957-2015

Arnold and Ruth Fernandez Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0210
Abstract

Arnold and Ruth Fernandez papers, document Temple Beth Zion’s Brotherhood’s and Sisterhood’s administrative and its members’ synagogue activities.

Dates: 1916-2011

Jane V. Fischman Papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series I
Identifier: MS-0200-0002
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of Jewish youth culture. Material includes programs, newspaper clippings, essays, invitations, and ephemera relating to Temple Beth El, Jewish Community Building, sororities and fraternities, Park School Buffalo, and Camp Kawagama in Ontario.

Dates: 1951-1956

Clifford C. Furnas Memorial Room collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-9-843
Abstract

Collection includes memorabilia from and records documenting the creation of the Clifford C. Furnas Memorial Room in Room 531 of Capen Hall at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York and the Memorial Exhibit in the University Archives.

Dates: 1900-2010

Clifford C. Furnas papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4-9-805
Abstract

Collection contains personal papers, memorabilia, publications, clippings, scrapbooks, and photographs from the professional and family life of Clifford C. Furnas mostly collected and arranged by his wife, Sparkle Moore Furnas.

Dates: 1900-1986; Majority of material found within ( 1917-1969)

Sparkle M. Furnas papers

 Collection — Box 1-18
Identifier: 4-9-1091
Abstract

Collection contains personal papers, memorabilia, publications, clippings, scrapbooks, and photographs from the professional and family life of Sparkle Moore Furnas, wife of University of Buffalo Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas.

Dates: 1901-1991

Peter Hewitt Hare : Recollections of 40 years at UB

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 22-5F-853
Abstract

Bound volume (148 leaves) containing tributes, photocopies of correspondence, news clippings, photographs, and other material related to the career of Peter H. Hare, Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dates: 2001.

Hillel of Buffalo records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0228
Abstract

The records of Hillel of Buffalo, the center of Jewish life on campus, documents organizational, religious, and cultural activities of students in the greater Buffalo area.

Dates: 1954-2009; Majority of material found within 1993-2004

Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0205
Abstract

Papers documenting aspects of the work of the Holocaust Resource Center, and predecessor committees associated with the Jewish Federation. An additional series documents refugee aid, and the Haven-Buffalo Jewish Club 1933, a German-Jewish Refugee social club formed in 1933.

Dates: 1938-2015; Majority of material found within (Bulk 1973-2009)

John T. Horton papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 22-6F-632
Abstract Collection consists of minutes and reports regarding the separation of the Department of History and Government at the University of Buffalo into two departments in 1962; a history of the Department of History, 1948-1967, covering Horton's tenure as chairman; and programs of the local Phi Beta Kappa chapter, 1938-1952 (incomplete), with a history of the chapter by Horton. Also included are materials concerning Horton's active involvement with the Niagara Frontier Defense...
Dates: circa 1920-1979

Jewish Archives of Greater Buffalo, Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo records

 Collection — Box 1-28
Identifier: MS-0150-0001
Abstract

The Records of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo in the Jewish Archives of Greater Buffalo. Included are the records of constituent agencies and member organizations of the Federation such as, the Bureau of Jewish Education, Jewish Family Services, the Jewish Community Center, Kadimah School of Buffalo, and the Rose Coplon Home. Records include minutes, committee reports, publications, correspondence, yearbooks, scrapbooks, and photographs.

Dates: 1902-1979; Majority of material found within 1930-1975

Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo and Summer Camps records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0204
Abstract

The collection of Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Buffalo and Summer Camps Records contains a wide range of material, dominated by photographs and program-related materials for the JCC, Camp Lakeland and Camp Centerland. Also, contains correspondence, reports, publications, newsletters, and handwritten documents. An additional three other collections are included: annual Jewish community book fair records; Jewish Film Festival and Jewish Repertory Theatre records.

Dates: 1915-2009

Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo records

 Collection — 1-36, 37+-40+, 41
Identifier: MS-0225
Abstract

Records of the Jewish Federation and, because of the Federation's encompassing nature, the some records from affiliated and supported institutions. Local case files on Soviet Jewish immigration created by Jewish Family Service are included. The collection includes a file of the Jewish Federation's newsletter, Federation News.

Dates: 1914-2011

Jewish Federation of Niagara Falls records

 Collection — Box 1-32, 33+
Identifier: MS-0202
Abstract

The Jewish Federation of Niagara Falls administrative records including minutes, committee reports, publications, correspondence, yearbooks, scrapbooks, and photographs. Records of the Rosa Coplon Home are also included.

Dates: circa 1930-2001; 1935-1994

Junior League of Buffalo records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0239
Abstract

Materials related to the Junior League of Buffalo, active in the area from 1919 to the present. The collections includes corporate records, photographs, newspaper clippings, slides, audio and video recordings, magazines published by the Junior League, and materials related to events and programming.

Dates: 1919-2015

Robert L. Ketter inauguration scrapbooks

 Collection — Oversize-box UAOS 4: [Barcode: 39072039027556], Volume: 2-3
Identifier: 4-11-657
Abstract

Scrapbooks of the inauguration of University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter. Ketter was inaugurated on February 15, 1971 at Kleinhans Music Hall, and was in office from 1970-1982.

Dates: 1971

Samuel Korus Papers

 Collection — Oversize-box 1: Series I
Identifier: MS-0200-0035
Abstract

Personal photographs and scrapbook of a Jewish Youth group, Omega Kappa Zeta, and photographs relating to the youth of Samuel Korus in Buffalo, NY.

Dates: 1942-2004

Thomas B. Lockwood papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0011
Abstract

The collection contains letters, photographs and clippings, pertaining to the dedication of Lockwood Memorial Library and the production of a catalog for the occasion. The collection also includes Lockwood family memorabilia consisting of scrapbooks, diaries, guestbooks, correspondence, photographs, programs and menus.

Dates: 1876-1956

Martin Meyerson inauguration scrapbook

 Collection — Oversize-box UAOS 4: [Barcode: 39072039027556], Volume: 1
Identifier: 4-10-656
Abstract

Scrapbook of the inauguration of University at Buffalo President Martin Meyerson. Meyerson was the 10th President of the university, and served from 1966-1970.

Dates: 1967

Rudy and Hilde Miller Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0200-0024
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of émigré and immigrant lives of Hilde and Rudy Miller and their family, friends, and foster family in Germany, England and America. Material includes German, US and UK government documents, personal and legal correspondence and photographs.

Dates: 1915-2004; Majority of material found within 1938-1978

Morris Mesch Papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series I; Series II
Identifier: MS-0200-0013
Abstract

Personal papers documenting aspects of local communal leader Morris Mesch. Materials include photographs, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera related to the community Holocaust Memorial Sculpture and volunteer activities and efforts.

Dates: 1920-1990; Majority of material found within 1977-1987