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The Susan Sofia-McIntire papers document the career of soft toy designer Susan Sofia [Susan Sofia-McIntire] including products developed for Hasbro, Mattel, Tyco and others. The majority of the materials are sewing patterns. The collection also includes notes, sketches, fabric swatches, design specifications, and digital files. The materials date from 1992 to 2022 with the bulk dating from 1992 to 2001

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This collection documents the life of the Glynn family from Massachusetts, Al and Maxine. The materials are dated from 1923 to 1942 and consist of diaries, ephemera, and correspondence.

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This collection documents Charles Sr. and Elizabeth Shook's creation of an O-gauge electric train layout in their Dobb's Ferry, New York home. The materials date from 1997 to 2007. The collection consists of newspaper clippings, articles, scrapbooks, a track template, and a DVD.

Collection Scope and Content Note This collection consists of two copybooks of outgoing correspondence written by J. Edwin Rich of Rochester, NY. In 1901 Rich was general manager and, from 1907, sole owner of the Ideal Novelty Co. of Rochester, distributor of a small spinning top and several other toys. He was half-owner of the top’s patent, as well as inventor and half-owner of a patent for a musical toy. The correspondence reflects the efforts involved in running a small business, dealing with manufacturers, and soliciting...