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Niagara Falls Historical Society

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 75 Collections and/or Records:

2 items: letter from Peter A. Porter, and letter from St. Peter's Rectory to Peter A. Porter, 1903-1906

 File
Identifier: File 2
Scope and Contents

1. Letter from Peter A. Porter to Dr. Lovell, 1906 October 1.

2. Photocopied letter from Philip (?) from St. Peter's Rectory to Peter A. Porter "I shall be happy to join the Historical Society in honor of...memory of Mr. Welch..." 1903 November 16 (wrote Philip N. Moshu?) Addressed to "The Honorable Peter A. Porter, Niagara Falls, NY".

Dates: 1903-1906
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / PORT-000-000-045, Porter Family Collection / Box X-8 - Porter Documents

129th / 8th NY Volunteers, 1999-2003

 File
Identifier: Box 2
Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings and emails related to the discovery of the stolen Peter A. Porter sword. Research files related to Peter A. Porter and his regiment.

Dates: 1999-2003
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / NFPL-000-000-014, Public Library and Nioga System, Niagara Falls / Friends of Local History / Friends of Local History

Books related to history of Niagara Falls and Western New York Region, 1866-1961

 Box — Box Z-12: Series Subgroup 9 [Barcode: SC2256]
Scope and Contents

Books related to travel and history of the Niagara Falls region including hydroelectric power and stunt performers.

Dates: 1866-1961
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / NFB-000-000-042, Brochures, Pamphlets, Calendars, Guidebooks and Advertisements, Niagara Falls

Carnochan, George, 1948

 File — Drawer C-5-1: [Barcode: SC0993]
Scope and Contents

Tribute to Janet Carnochan at Niagara Historical Society, certificate of appreciation from the Kiwanis Club of Niagara Falls for George Carnochan as guest speaker

Dates: 1948
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / CNF-000-000-081, City of Niagara Falls Collection / Reference Materials / People A-H

Cash Book Oyster Dealers, 1900

 Item
Identifier: Item 7
Dates: 1900
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / BUS-000-000-002, Niagara Falls Small Businesses / Miscellaneous Small Business Items / Church Ledger, Title Search Porter Patent, 3 Chattel Mortgage Books, Lewiston Academy Day book and Ledger, Oyster Dealers Cash Book

Compilation of Prosody, manual for classroom, Yates Academy, 1845

 File
Identifier: Item 16
Scope and Contents From the Box:

18 Books: Autographs books, books about Niagara Falls, Hallowed out book, other miscellaneous books (6 folder listed under Folder Level Inventory) (HAI 2020)

Dates: 1845
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / NFHS-000-000-023, Niagara Falls Historical Society Collection / Correspondence, Speeches, and Books/Booklets

Correspondence, Documents, 1800-1961

 Box — Box W-3: Series Series 1; Series Series 2 [Barcode: SC2227]
Scope and Contents

Assorted documents including folders, general correspondences, event invitations, tourist information, advertisements for local businesses and attractions, handbills for performances, railroad information, menus, local museums, and more. Most documents are from 1800s and early 1900s, many related to the Niagara Falls Historical Society.

Dates: 1800-1961
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / NFHS-000-000-023, Niagara Falls Historical Society Collection

Correspondence, Speeches, and Books/Booklets, 1698-1950

 Box — Carton 198: [Barcode: SC0432]
Identifier: Series 10
Scope and Contents

18 Books: Autographs books, books about Niagara Falls, Hallowed out book, other miscellaneous books (6 folder listed under Folder Level Inventory) (HAI 2020)

Dates: 1698-1950
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / NFHS-000-000-023, Niagara Falls Historical Society Collection

Drawer 3 Large Print Case Jopling, 1891-1938

 File — Drawer Oversized Prints - Matted : [Barcode: SC0680]
Scope and Contents

Mixture of engravings and drawings of historical Niagara and other scenes (F. W. Jopling signed and original piece). Includes oversized materials.

Dates: 1891-1938
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / ART-000-000-001, Art and Artists- Pictorial Works- Niagara Falls & Niagara County / Oversized Prints - Matted

Edward G. Acheson - Etching signed by Acheson, undated

 File
Identifier: Box 1
Scope and Contents From the Box:

Niagara Falls, City Government; Plan C; City Manager Plan; Chapter Revisions, Municipal Problems - Niagara Falls, N.Y. (Clippings from various newspapers). Includes Edward G. Acheson - Etching signed by Acheson.

Dates: undated
Found in: Niagara Falls Public Library Local History / NFHS-000-000-023, Niagara Falls Historical Society Collection / Edward T. Williams Collection / Newspaper clippings

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