Books For Sale
At the Genesee County History Department
3837 West Main Street Road
Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: 585-815-7904
To order a book please make your check payable to:
Genesee County Historians Association
Entertaining Genesee
The Historians’ Collection of Newspaper Articles Featuring Our Famous Entertainers & Those Who Entertained Us
Compiled by Susan L. Conklin, Genesee County Historian and Judy Stiles, Genesee County History Department’s Research Assistant
Published in 2011
Price: $20.00
[Plus $1.60 tax (8%) and $5.00 shipping and handling]
Introduction:
This 401-page book contains two sections. The first features talented local residents involved in entertainment, while the second highlights visiting celebrities. The articles were sourced from local newspapers, historical texts, and contributions from patrons and volunteers.
Sample Story:
BELL RINGERS OFF FOR NEW YORK CITY...
Daily News December 2, 1965
The object of the months of fund-raising appearances and preparations will culminate Friday evening in New York City when the Bergen Bell Ringers perform for the taping of the Ted Mack Amateur Hour television show.
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GENESEE COUNTY, NEW YORK 20TH CENTURY-IN-REVIEW AND FAMILY HISTORIES
Compiled by Susan L. Conklin, Genesee County Historian and Judy Stiles, Genesee County History Department’s Research Assistant
Published in 2004
Price: $60.00
[Plus $4.80 tax (8%) and $5.00 shipping and handling]
Introduction:
This hardcover volume includes family biographies, church histories, business and school histories, and a comprehensive 20th Century-in-Review timeline for Genesee County.
Sample from 1920:
18th Amendment Became Law-Prohibition Began January 16
19th Amendment Was Ratified-Women Won the Right to Vote, August 26
Total County Population - 37,976
Oakfield's bronze tablet for World War veterans was unveiled during an impressive ceremony which was attended by 450 citizens and ex-service men. (January 2)
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ANIMAL TAILS FROM GENESEE COUNTY
Compiled by Susan L. Conklin, Genesee County Historian
Published in 2001
SOLD OUT
Introduction:
This collection features stories about animals in Genesee County, reflecting societal changes and historical moments.
Sample Story:
ORANGUTAN 'GEORGE' JOINS THE JURY...
Daily News February 5, 1949, Page 5
Charles Thatcher of Boston, an animal trainer, had previously visited Batavia and purchased an orangutan from Henry Forrestal, who had bought the animal in New York, where it had been shipped from Burma on Captain John Blanchard's ship, Octavia, in 1825. Forrestal named the animal "George" and trained it and gave exhibitions at Main and State Streets, the orangutan doing a grimacing face-washing act, a bottle drinking scene and gustily eating sweet cakes thrown to him by the crowd.
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Famous Genesee I
The Historians’ Collection of Newspaper Articles Featuring Distinguished Residents & Prominent Visitors
Compiled by Susan L. Conklin, Genesee County Historian and Judy Stiles, Genesee County History Department’s Research Assistant
Published in 2007
Price: $13.00
[Plus $1.04 tax (8%) and $2.50 shipping and handling]
Introduction:
This collection highlights distinguished local residents and prominent visitors to Genesee County.
Sample Story:
“JOSEPH ELLICOTT” SET 12 INCH FOOT AS STANDARD MEASURE...
Daily News: By Miss Charlotte Read, Genesee County Historian Ca. 1960
How many really know that “As the chief of survey for the Holland Land Company, Joseph Ellicott was the first to use 12 inches as the standard for a foot in the United States.” There’s not a building,be it a modest home, a “castle”, a modern industrial plant, a country road or a superhighway, the garments we wear, the food we eat, nothing, in fact, that has to do with our daily lives, that doesn’t depend on this measure!
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Famous Genesee II
The Historians’ Collection of Newspaper Articles Featuring Distinguished Heroes, Politicians & Reformers
Compiled by Susan L. Conklin, Genesee County Historian and Judy Stiles, Genesee County History Department’s Research Assistant
Published in 2008
Price: $13.00
[Plus $1.04 tax (8%) and $2.50 shipping and handling]
Introduction:
This book continues the collection with articles on distinguished heroes, politicians, and reformers associated with Genesee County.
Sample Story:
“MRS. ELMER ADELMAN BACK FROM THE WAC...
Daily News October 25, 1945
Private A. Lucille Adelman, wife of Elmer B. Adelman of No. 10 Ellicott avenue and believed to be the only grandmother from the county serving in the Woman’s Army Corps, has been discharged from service in California and has returned home.
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For additional information and to order books, please contact the History Department at (585) 344-2550 Ext. 2613.