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Series II: Homer Strong, 1869-c. 1980s

 Series

Scope and Content Note

Homer Strong (11/11/1875–9/23/1958) married Margaret Woodbury on September 9, 1920. Homer grew up near Albany, New York, and studied at the Union Classical Institute and Cornell College. He was a lawyer by trade, and he also tried his hand at several different businesses. Homer Strong belonged to many civic organizations in New York State and the Rochester area, and he enjoyed gardening and book collecting. He is interred in the Woodbury Mausoleum at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York.

This series contains documentation on Homer Strong’s education, business interests, and hobbies, along with correspondence, financial documents, photographs, and other ephemera.

Dates

  • Creation: 1869-c. 1980s

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 113.4 Linear Feet (135 boxes, 13 rolled storage boxes, 3 oversized folders)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong Repository

Contact:
The Strong
One Manhattan Square
Rochester NY 14607 USA
585.263.2700
585.423.1886 (Fax)