AURA :: Browsing Archival and Historical Collections by Type "History"

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1831 - 1981 The First 150 Years: A Short History of Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church

(1981-05) Allen, Russell L.

This short history has been written in the church's sesquicentennial year (1981) to give members and friends of the church further knowledge of the rich heritage which belongs to all Seventh Day Baptists.

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1831 - 1981 The First 150 Years: A Short History of The Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church

(Almond Historical Society (Almond, NY), 1981-05) Allen, Russell L.

A short history was written in the church's sesquicentennial year (1981) to give the members and friends of the church further knowledge of the rich heritage which belongs to all Seventh Day Baptists.

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The A.E. Crandall Hook & Ladder Company, 1887--1972

(Alfred Historical Society (Alfred, NY), 1972-05) Lang, Jean B.

This paper, prepared by Jean B. Lang, showcases the history of the A.E. Hook & Ladder Company from the time of its formation in 1887 until 1972.

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The Alfred Club and Hotel Association

(Alfred Historical Society (Alfred, NY), 1972-06) Bouck, Warren L.

This paper summarizes the history of the Alfred Club and Hotel Association in Alfred.

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The Alfred Grocery Business of the Jacox Family

(Alfred Historical Society (Alfred, NY), 1974-06) Lang, Jean B.

This monograph is told by John Jacox, who besides owning and operating a grocery business, was Mayor of Alfred for many years. The information was recorded in March 1974.

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Alfred History -- A Sketch

(Alfred Historical Society (Alfred, NY), 1968-02-07) Cottrell, Helen

This essay explores the history of Alfred through folklore that was passed down to Helen Cottrell from residents of the Alfred community.

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Alfred in Focus

(Alfred League of Women Voters (Alfred, NY), 1953-08) Alfred League of Women Voters

This report presents in brief form pertinent data about the Village and Town of Alfred.

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Alfred in the Great War

(1924-08) Clawson, Cortez R.

A brief history of Alfred, N.Y. during World War I.

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Alfred Now and Then, 2012

(2012) McFadden, Laurie

This photo collage was put together for the 2012 Opening Convocation at Alfred University. It shows current and old photos of Alfred and Alfred Station, NY as a way to help people understand the history of the town.

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Alfred Station Bicentennial Weekend Guidebook

(1976-05) Allen, Russell; Palmiter, Thelma; Greene, Susan

This booklet displays the daily schedule of events for Alfred Station's Bicentennial Weekend of May 29-30, 1976. It also gives a brief yet informative description and illustration of Alfred Station's history.

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Alfred University and the 1918 Flu Epidemic

(2009) Halbert-Brooks, Ann

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Alfred University and the Civil War

(1964) Gertz, Dwight

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Alfred University History, An Overview

(2011-11-15) Coll, Edward G., Jr.

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Alfred Village 1913

(Alfred Historical Society (Alfred, NY), 1971-02) Kenyon, M. Elwood

This paper presents M. Elwood Kenyon's impressions and memories of the Village of Alfred as it was in 1913.

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Alfred's Town Name

(1997) Strong, Susan

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Anecdotes of Alfred

(1904) Place, R. Artamesia

Anecdotes of Alfred were collected by R. Arta Place in 1904 for an Athenaean program. The document captures a piece of Alfred's history by sharing stories of some of its residents.

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The Bicentennial Quilts of the Alfred Historical Society

(Alfred Historical Society (Alfred, NY), 1976-10) Brown, June E.; Bouck, Warren L.

In September of 1975, the executive committee of the Alfred Historical Society met to plan the program for the coming year. As a Bicentennial project, it was decided that the society would sponsor the making of two quilts, one to be kept in the village of Alfred as a permanent memorial, the other to raise money in aid of the Terra Cotta Fund. This paper explains the Bicentennial quilt project in depth.