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Walter F. Emerson: President Buffalo Metal Goods Company
Businessmen -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Dan'l W. Emerling: Real Estate--Insurance
Insurance agents -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Edwin T. Douglass: Director Eastern Grain Mill and Elevator Corporation, Manager The Concrete Elevator
C. P. Devine: General Manager J.P. Devine Company
Herbert N. Des Marets: New York Representative of the Associated Dry Goods Corporation
Robert L. Derrick: President Derrick Motor Sales Corporation
Samuel J. Dark: Secretary German Rock Asphalt Company, The Buffalo Dredging Company
Charles L. Couch: President Weaver Coal Company, Inc., Vice-President Montreal Coal and Dock Company, Ltd.
Joseph E. Chambers: Investments--Securities
Investments -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Securities -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Investment securities -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Arthur L. Chambers: Investments--Securities
Albert M. Chambers: of A. L. Chambers & Co.--investments Vice President--Rock Island Southern Ry., Director--Mississippi Valley Railway & Power Co., etc.
J. Y. Cameron: Physical Director Central Y. M. C. A.
Physical directors -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Oliver Cabana, Jr.: President Buffalo Specialty Company, Chairman Board of Directors German-American Bank
Harry P. Brainard: General Insurance Agency
Fred A. Bradley: Supervisor and Sheriff--Elect
Dr. William Bott: Resident Physician Buffalo General Hospital
Physicians -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Frederick Becker: Ex-Sheriff Erie County
Cyrus L. Barber: Member Civil Service Commission, Attorney at Law
Carl J. Balliett: Assistant Treasurer Foster-Milburn Company, Managing Partner E. P. Remington Advertising Agency, Director Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
Bisinessmen -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
E. H. Baker: President Cole Motor Co. of Buffalo, Director of the Peerless Oil & Gas Co. in Kansas and Oklahoma, Vice President National Wire & Wheel Works
Frank B. Baird: President Buffalo Union Furnance Company, President Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
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"The Winter's Tale" from the First Folio
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616. > Winter's tale.
The Winter's Tale from the Shakespeare First Folio
State University of New York at Buffalo. Rare Books.
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Bibliography > Folios. 1623.
Front matter includes: "To the reader" signed B.I. [i.e. Ben Jonson]
dedications signed by editors Iohn Heminge and Henry Condell
and verse "To the memory of my beloued, the avthor" signed Ben: Ionson.
A tokonoma is a decorative alcove within a room. The large wooden fish is known as a mokugyo, It is used during Buddhist rituals usually involving the recitation of sutras, mantras, or other Buddhist texts. The two large bells are called kesu.
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Celebrated annually on March 3, 'Hinamatsuri' (doll's day or girl's day) involves elaborate staging. This shows the Emperor and Empress in Heian period dress
The Shimogamo Shrine is one of Japan's oldest (6th century)
Jizō serve in Buddhism as protective figures, often linked to cemeteries. Jizō means "lost babies" or miscarriages.
Professor Jeannette Ludwig gets ready for Japanese dinner, Okonoin monastery
Professor Jeannette Ludwig enjoys tea, Okonoin monastery
Professor Claude Welch prepares tea in monastery. Electricity provides the main heat
Japanese futons are customarily placed on the floor. Professor Claude Welch prepares for sleep
This torii – a gateway found at Shinto shrines – stands at the Itsukumisa Shrine. A torii is said to separate sacred and profane places in Shintoism.
Professor Jeannette Ludwig stands near entrance to cemetery.
YMCA Swim Program advertisement, circa 1970s
Young Men's Christian Association (Buffalo, N.Y.)
"YMCA: The Learn-To-Swim People" advertisement
A cartoon-style promotional graphic with a purple background. At the top center, large white letters spell “YMCA.” Below, five children of varying skin tones smile and swim in a rectangular pool. To the right, a man in swim trunks is mid-dive toward the pool. At the bottom, yellow text reads a slogan. The design uses bold outlines and simple shapes.
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YMCA Summer Camp advertisement, circa 1970s
A cartoon-style outdoor scene with a light sky and green trees in the background. On the left, an adult wearing a shirt with a “Y” points toward a tree. Three children stand and sit nearby; one child sits at the base of a tree while another holds a walking stick. At the top, bold text identifies the organization and theme. Along the bottom, smaller text lists different camp offerings.
A cartoon-style promotional graphic with an orange background. On the left, a muscular person with long white hair flexes both arms while wearing white shorts and boots. To the right, bold text encourages joining the YMCA for health. The design features thick outlines and simple shading.
"YMCA: At Home and Around the World" advertisement A cartoon-style graphic with a purple background. Across the center, simplified human figures in red, white, and gold hold hands in a line. Behind them is a light blue globe with latitude and longitude lines. Above the figures is the YMCA logo with a red triangular symbol over the letters. Below, white text states a slogan about being at home and around the world.
Roswell Park men's volleyball team, undated
Roswell Park men's volleyball team A black-and-white group photograph taken inside a gymnasium with brick walls and wooden flooring. Six players stand in the back row wearing sleeveless jerseys reading “ROSWELL PARK” with visible numbers including 5, 2, 6, 13, and 11. Four players kneel in front, also in uniform, with two basketballs placed on the floor in front of them; visible numbers include 9, 7, 3, and 10. Two adult men in suits or warm-up attire stand at the sides of the group. The players wear shorts and athletic shoes. Wall-mounted fixtures and a door are visible in the background.
Unidentified female basketball players, circa 1940s
Unidentified female basketball players. A black-and-white photograph of two young women standing on a polished gymnasium floor. They face the camera and hold a basketball between them at chest height. Both wear short-sleeved tops, high-waisted shorts, socks, and athletic shoes. The gym floor markings form a circle beneath their feet. The background is softly lit with high windows and a dark wall behind them.
Women in physical education class, circa late 1950s
Women in physical education class at the YMCA. A black-and-white photograph inside a gym with brick walls and high windows. On the right, an instructor bends forward demonstrating a grappling or judo-style throw with another participant on a large mat. Several young women sit cross-legged on the mat to the left, watching. A man in a jacket stands behind them observing. Painted signs on the brick wall include gym rules. The floor is covered with large mats in the foreground.
Michigan Avenue YMCA. A black-and-white photograph of a large three-story brick building situated on a street corner. The structure has evenly spaced rectangular windows with shutters on the upper floors and arched doorways on the ground level. Decorative circular emblems are mounted above some entrances. Utility poles and overhead wires run along the street, and trolley tracks are visible in the foreground. Adjacent buildings line the street on either side.
Unidentified Humboldt YMCA leader receiving an award, circa early 1950s
A black-and-white photograph taken inside a gym with brick walls and a wooden floor. A young man in athletic shorts, striped socks, and a T-shirt reading “HUMBOLDT YMCA LEADER” shakes hands with an older man in a suit jacket. The older man holds a trophy with a small figure on top, positioned between them. A doorway and wall-mounted gym fixtures are visible in the background.
Unidentified man and women at the YMCA, circa early 1950s
A black-and-white group portrait inside a gymnasium. Eight young women stand in a row wearing light-colored T-shirts, dark shorts, and sunglasses, each holding a cigarette. In front of them, three young people sit cross-legged on the gym floor; one wears a wide-brimmed hat, and another wears glasses and a tie. A woman kneels at the far left. The gym floor and high windows are visible in the background.
YMCA Genesee Street Branch and the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, circa 1978
YMCA Genesee Street Branch and the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. A black-and-white photograph of a city intersection. On the left, a vertical sign reads “CROSBY BLDG.” A sign for “Ace’s Steak Pit” is mounted on a brick building. A modern building with a smooth facade stands to the right, with a vertical “YMCA” sign visible along its side. Street signs including “ONE WAY,” “STOP,” and “NO PARKING ANY TIME” appear near the corner. Cars, pedestrians, and construction equipment are visible along the street.
YMCA Genesee Street Branch (Central Department), circa 1970s
Young Men's Christian Association (Buffalo, N.Y.) A black-and-white photograph of a downtown intersection featuring a multi-story brick building with decorative upper windows and a fire escape along the side. A sign reading “YMCA” is mounted above an entrance. Other nearby buildings display signs including “Edwards Beauty Salon” and “Furs.” Cars are parked along the street, and pedestrians cross at the intersection. Traffic lights and street lamps line the sidewalks.
YMCA Genesee Street Branch (Central Department).
Buffalo High School Boys College Tour, circa 1910s
YMCA Buffalo High School Boys College Tour.
A black-and-white photograph of a large group of young men and a few older men posed in front of a bus. Many lean out of the bus windows while others kneel or stand in front. They hold a banner across the front that reads “BUFFALO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS COLLEGE TOUR,” with small YMCA triangle logos on either side. The men wear suits, ties, hats, and overcoats. Buildings and another vehicle are visible in the background.
A sepia-toned photograph of a large interior hall with two prominent round columns running from floor to ceiling. Dozens of boys and young men sit closely together at long wooden tables and chairs, facing the camera. Some wear jackets and ties, while others wear shirts without jackets. The room has wall-mounted light fixtures, dark-paneled walls, and a large doorway at the back where additional people stand. The tables are mostly bare.
Hutch and Tech Clubs, Father and Son Dinner, 1919
Hutch and Tech Clubs, Father and Son Dinner
A black-and-white photograph showing a crowded banquet scene inside a large hall with round columns. Men, mostly wearing dark suits and ties, sit at long tables covered with white tablecloths. Place settings, cups, saucers, plates, and serving dishes are arranged on the tables. The lighting is dimmer than in the previous image, and the men face toward the camera. The background includes additional tables filled with attendees.
Male gymnasts in the gymnasium at the Buffalo YMCA
A black-and-white photograph of a gymnasium filled with men wearing sleeveless athletic shirts and dark pants. In the foreground and center, men use parallel bars and rings suspended from the ceiling. Others stand in rows observing. The gym features a high arched window, wall-mounted climbing apparatus, ropes hanging from the ceiling, and padded mats. The scene captures multiple simultaneous exercises in progress.
3rd Annual Father and Son Banquet, Genesee Street Branch, November 10, 1927
3rd Annual Father and Son Banquet, Genesee Street Branch, YMCA
A sepia-toned photograph of a large banquet inside a decorated hall. Long tables with white tablecloths are filled with men and boys wearing suits, ties, and boutonnieres. Floral centerpieces and candles sit on the tables. Streamers stretch across the ceiling, and an American flag hangs on the wall at the back. A large group stands along the rear wall behind the seated attendees.
Alma Club's Athletic Team, May 22, 1910
Alma Club's Athletic Team - Top row, reading from left to right - H. N. Becker, Pat Driscoll, Fred Fischer, trainer, and Frank Klaiber. Second row, bicycle riders, left to right - Edward Dethloff, Albert Kruschel, Fred Schutt. Bottom row, from left to right - H. D. Fravel, Carl Keller, George Suttner and Gus Gressel.
A sepia-toned studio portrait mounted within a decorative mat. Nine young men and one older man pose with bicycles and a trophy placed at the center front. The athletes wear sleeveless uniforms labeled “ALMA.” Two bicycles are positioned upright among the group. The backdrop features a painted studio background with architectural elements. The mat around the image shows signs of wear and aging.
Acheson Graphite Athletic Association basketball team, 1920
Acheson Graphite Athletic Association basketball team
A sepia-toned studio portrait mounted on a tan mat board. Ten men pose in two rows against a dark backdrop. The front row sits on chairs wearing sleeveless athletic jerseys, shorts, long socks, and lace-up shoes. The back row stands behind them, including one man in a suit and tie. A basketball centered in the front row reads “ACAA BB ’20.” The mat board shows wear along the edges.
A sepia-toned team portrait mounted on a dark mat board. Eleven young men pose outdoors in baseball uniforms with caps and letter “A” patches on their sleeves. Several bats and a baseball lie arranged on the grass in front of them. Two men in suits stand among the players. A banner at the center reads “ACTIVES.” The bottom of the mat board is printed with “ACTIVES–08.”
Basketball team, First Street Building, circa 1910s
Boys Basketball Team of the First Street Building
A sepia-toned group portrait mounted on a dark mat board. Dozens of boys and young men wearing sleeveless athletic tops and shorts are arranged in rows inside a gymnasium. Some sit cross-legged on the floor holding basketballs, while others stand or sit on a raised platform. A balcony railing and arched windows are visible in the background. The mat board edges show wear.
Bowling alley in Y on First Street Building, circa 1910s
A sepia-toned mounted photograph of a narrow bowling alley interior. Two wooden lanes extend toward pins at the far end. A sign above the lanes reads “Keep Back of Foul Line.” Exposed pipes run along the ceiling and walls, and a small wall-mounted sink appears at left. Folding chairs line the right wall. On the lower portion of the mat board, faint handwritten markings are visible.
A sepia-toned mounted photograph of a furnished interior room. A bed or daybed sits at right with pillows and a stringed instrument resting on it. A small dresser with a mirror stands beneath a curtained window at the back. Framed pictures hang on the walls, and a triangular pennant with “YMCA” is displayed. A rocking chair and small table with books appear at left. The mat board shows light wear.
Camp Kawabi, Niagara Falls scrapbook, p. 7, circa 1950s
Campers at Sunday Service, singing and praying at Camp Kawabi
A scrapbook album page displaying three black-and-white photographs mounted with red photo corners. The top left photograph shows a group of boys standing outdoors holding papers during a gathering labeled as a service. The bottom left photograph shows a group standing together at night. The large photograph at right shows a group of boys holding hands in a circle in a wooded area at night. A printed “Camp Kawabi” label with a loon graphic appears on the page. Handwritten captions are beneath and beside the photographs.
Camp Kawabi, Niagara Falls scrapbook, p. 6, circa 1950s
A scrapbook album page featuring a large black-and-white photograph at the top showing several boys resting beside a canoe at a lakeshore, with forested hills across the water. A smaller photograph at the lower right shows a person lying on a rocky surface. A printed “Camp Kawabi” label with a loon graphic appears on the page. Handwritten captions are placed beneath the larger image and beside the smaller one.
Camp Kawabi, Niagara Falls scrapbook, p. 5, circa 1950s
Camp Kawabi, Niagara Falls scrapbook, p. 4, circa 1950s
Campers portaging and swimming at Camp Kawabi
A scrapbook album page featuring three black-and-white Camp Kawabi photographs and a printed camp label. The largest photograph at the upper left shows a person carrying a canoe overhead through a wooded area. A smaller photograph at the lower left shows two people walking on a forest trail while carrying a canoe. A larger photograph at the lower right shows several boys swimming and diving from a concrete dam structure into the water below. A green printed card reading “CAMP KAWABI” with a loon graphic appears at the upper right. Handwritten captions on the page read “On Portage” and “Swimming at the Dam.”
Camp Kawabi, Niagara Falls scrapbook, p. 3, circa 1950s
A scrapbook album page featuring two black-and-white photographs mounted with red photo corners. The larger photograph at the top left shows two males at a wooded lakeshore campsite with packs and gear spread on the ground near the water. A smaller photograph at the lower right shows a person standing outdoors near trees and camping equipment. Printed “Camp Kawabi” labels with a loon graphic appear on the page. A handwritten caption is centered beneath the larger photograph.
Camp Kawabi, Niagara Falls scrapbook, p. 2, circa 1950s
Campers boiling water and preparing for a canoe ride at Camp Kawabi
A scrapbook album page with two mounted black-and-white photographs secured with red photo corners. The left photograph shows a group of boys gathered outdoors around a cooking area. The right photograph shows boys lifting and carrying canoes at the edge of a wooded shoreline. A printed “CAMP KAWABI” card with a loon graphic appears at the top right. Handwritten captions appear beneath and above the photographs.
Camp Kawabi, Niagara Falls scrapbook, p. 1, circa 1950s
Campers canoeing and swimming at Camp Kawabi
A scrapbook album page with two black-and-white photographs mounted using red and black photo corners. The top photograph shows two boys paddling canoes on a lake. The bottom photograph shows two boys standing on a dock preparing to dive into the water. A printed card at upper right reads “CAMP KAWABI” with a loon illustration. Handwritten captions appear beneath the photographs and to the right.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1918
Young Men’s Christian Association (Buffalo, N.Y.)
YMCA Buffalo Niagara membership card belonging to Max F. Cohn, Jr.
Blue certificate card reading “Certificate of Membership in the Young Men’s Christian Association of Buffalo New York.” A red YMCA emblem with triangular “Spirit, Mind, Body” design appears at left. Printed officers listed as Hugh Kennedy, President, and A. H. Whitford, General Secretary. Card shows light wear and discoloration.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1918
Light blue Senior Ticket from the Central Branch of the Young Men’s Christian Association, Buffalo, N.Y. Clifford Hubbell listed as Chairman, C. M. Brownell as Executive Secretary, and Ralph Croy as Treasurer. Senior Ticket No. 13 B issued to Max F. Cohn. Annual dues listed as $5.00 paid to Jan. 1, 1918. Membership Secretary signature appears in black ink.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1917
Blue certificate card reading “Certificate of Membership in the Young Men’s Christian Association of Buffalo New York.” Red YMCA emblem at left featuring triangle and open Bible motif with “Spirit,” “Mind,” and “Body.” Printed officers listed as Hugh Kennedy, President, and A. H. Whitford, General Secretary. Card shows wear and staining.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1917
Green Senior Ticket from the Central Branch of the Young Men’s Christian Association, Buffalo, N.Y. Clifford Hubbell listed as Chairman, C. M. Brownell as Executive Secretary, and Ralph Croy as Treasurer. Senior Ticket No. 20 B issued to Max F. Cohn. Annual dues $5.00 paid to Jan. 1, 1917. Membership Secretary signature appears in ink.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1913
Certificate of Membership in the Young Men’s Christian Association of Buffalo, New York.
Cream-colored printed certificate card reading “Certificate of Membership in the Young Men’s Christian Association of Buffalo New York.” A red wax-style YMCA emblem appears at left featuring a triangle with the words Spirit, Mind, and Body surrounding an open Bible. Hugh Kennedy listed as President and A. H. Whitford as General Secretary.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1913
Cream-colored Senior Ticket from the Young Men’s Christian Association of Buffalo, N.Y. Hugh Kennedy listed as President and A. H. Whitford as General Secretary. Senior Ticket No. 4522 B issued by the Central Department to Mr. Max F. Cohn, Jr. Annual dues $3.00. Month and year written vertically as Jan. 1913. Department Secretary signature appears in ink.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1912
Green, reverse side of Senior Membership Ticket listing privileges and four numbered rules regarding lost tickets, address changes, dues payment, and resignation. Ticket number 2819 with classification “B” printed at bottom.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1912
Light blue Senior Membership Ticket from the YMCA of the City of Buffalo. Hugh Kennedy listed as President and A. H. Whitford as General Secretary. Senior Ticket issued by the Central Department. “Subject to Renewal” printed vertically with handwritten renewal date. The member’s name and treasurer’s signature appear in ink. Annual fee $3.00.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1911
A rectangular card on teal paper contains black text listing amenities such as a reading room, cafe, and spa. Four numbered rules explain membership conditions, and the number 1849 is stamped in blue ink at the bottom. The card shows signs of age with rounded corners and slight discoloration.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1911
A light blue membership card for the Young Men's Christian Association of Buffalo features the name Max F. Cohn written in black cursive. Large handwriting on the left side reads "Jan 1-1911" next to the vertical text "SUBJECT TO RENEWAL". The card lists an annual fee of $3.00 and contains a signature from the Department Treasurer in purple ink.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1910
Yellow reverse side of a Senior Membership Ticket from the Young Men’s Christian Association of Buffalo. Printed text lists the special gymnasium fee and details privileges including reading room, circulating library, recreation room, correspondence room, receptions and lectures, wheel room, outing park, cafe, spa, barber shop, dormitory use, gymnasium, plunge, bowling alleys, baths, Turkish baths, and members’ rates to entertainments. Three numbered rules appear below. Ticket number 678 is handwritten in green ink at bottom.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1910
Yellow Senior Membership Ticket issued by the Central Department of the YMCA of Buffalo. The year 1911 appears vertically along the left edge with “Subject to Renewal first day of” and “MONTH.” Printed officers listed are F. E. Sickels, President, and A. H. Whitford, General Secretary. The member’s name is handwritten in green ink. “Annual Fee $3.00” appears at the bottom. The department treasurer’s signature appears in red ink.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1909
Yellow reverse side of a YMCA Senior Membership Ticket with visible dark staining and wear. Printed text lists “Special Gymnasium Fee, $10.00” and detailed privileges including reading room, circulating library, recreation room, correspondence room, receptions and lectures, wheel room, outing park, cafe, spa, barber shop, dormitory use, gymnasium, plunge, bowling alleys, baths, Turkish baths, and members’ rates to entertainments. Three numbered rules appear below. Ticket number 9164 is printed at bottom.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1909
Yellow Senior Membership Ticket issued by the Central Department of the YMCA of Buffalo. The year 1910 appears vertically along the left edge with “Subject to Renewal first day of” and “MONTH.” Printed officers listed are F. E. Sickels, President, and A. H. Whitford, General Secretary. The member’s name is handwritten in green ink. “Annual Fee $3.00” appears at the bottom. The department treasurer’s signature appears in red ink.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1908
A weathered yellow card with rounded corners features printed black text detailing gymnasium fees and membership rules. The number 301 is vertically stencil-cut into the right side of the card. Staining and creases are visible throughout the aged surface.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1908
This aged yellow card with rounded corners is a senior membership ticket for the Young Men's Christian Association of Buffalo. Printed text identifies the organization and its officers, while the name Max Cohen and a signature are handwritten in ink. Large numbers are cut out of the left side next to vertical text regarding renewal dates.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1907
This rectangular yellow card with rounded corners contains black text listing various amenities and membership rules. Three large shapes are punched vertically through the right side of the card. A serial number, 4310, is printed in the bottom-left corner.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1907
Yellow Senior Membership Ticket issued by the Central Department of the YMCA of Buffalo. The year 1911 appears vertically on the left. Printed officers listed are F. E. Sickels, President, and A. H. Whitford, General Secretary. The member name is handwritten in green ink. Annual fee is $3.00. The department treasurer signature appears in red ink.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1906
Yellow YMCA Senior Membership Ticket reverse side. Lists special gymnasium fee of $10.00 and privileges including reading room, circulating library, recreation room, correspondence room, receptions and lectures, wheel room, outing park, cafe, spa, barber shop, dormitory use, gymnasium, plunge, bowling alleys, baths, Turkish baths, and members’ rates to entertainments. Rules numbered one through three follow. Ticket number 4310 appears at bottom.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1906
Yellow Senior Membership Ticket issued by the Central Department of the YMCA of Buffalo. The year 1910 appears vertically on the left. Printed text lists F. E. Sickels as President and A. H. Whitford as General Secretary. The member name is handwritten in green ink. Annual fee is $3.00. The department treasurer signature appears in red ink.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1905
A yellow rectangular card with rounded corners and hole punches features printed and stamped text detailing admission to school facilities. Stamped information includes the date January 1, 1905, and the institution name "INTERMEDIATE HIGH SCHOOL." The bottom of the ticket includes three numbered rules and the identification number 236.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1905
This yellow card features text for the "Central Department Young Mens Christian Association of Buffalo, N.Y." and an illustration of a multi-story building. The handwritten name "Max F. Cohn Jr." appears in the center, and a membership fee of 2.00 for the "Boys' Department" is printed on the right side. Several holes are punched along the edges and in the center of the card, which also displays a table of months and years ranging from 1904 to 1908.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1904
The back of the orange YMCA card printed in red text. It lists admission to gymnasium, plunge, bowling alleys, baths, outing park, wheel room, reading room, circulating library, parlors, recreation room, correspondence room, receptions, and lectures. Printed rules follow concerning duplication, address notification, and annual dues. No handwriting appears.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1904
A yellow YMCA Central Department Boys’ Department membership card with rounded corners and red printed text. The card features an illustration of the YMCA building at 45 W. Mohawk St., Buffalo, N.Y., and a large “2.00” printed at right indicating the fee. The member’s name is handwritten in green ink across the center. The treasurer’s signature appears below. Printed years 1904 through 1908 appear along the bottom edge.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1903
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1903
An orange YMCA membership card with rounded corners and red printed text. The front displays the YMCA building illustration, “Young Mens Christian Association of Buffalo, N.Y.,” and the card number 1203 in red. The name “Max F. Cohn Jr.” is handwritten in dark ink across the center. The annual fee is listed as $3.00, and the treasurer’s signature appears below.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1902
The back of the orange card printed in red text describing privileges for junior members and stating restrictions on certain rooms and hours. It includes three numbered rules regarding duplication, address changes, and annual dues. No handwriting is visible.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1902
An orange YMCA membership card with printed red text and illustration of the YMCA building. The card number 694 appears in large black numerals. “Max F. Cohn Jr.” is handwritten across the center. The card lists an annual fee of $3.00 and includes membership class options and months for fee payment.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (back), 1901
The back of an orange YMCA membership card printed in red text. It states admission privileges for “Junior,” including reading room, meetings, Bible classes, lectures, circulating library, plunge, gymnasium, bowling alleys, baths, and outing park. Additional printed rules describe restrictions, duplication policy, address changes, and annual dues. No handwriting appears.
Membership card to the YMCA of Buffalo, New York (front), 1901
An orange membership card with rounded corners for the Central Department of the Young Men’s Christian Association of Buffalo, N.Y. The front features an illustration of the YMCA building, the heading “Young Mens Christian Association of Buffalo, N.Y.,” a membership classification grid, and “Annual Fee $3.00.” The card number 385 appears prominently in dark numerals. The member’s name is handwritten across the center, and the treasurer’s signature appears at the bottom.
Black Student Union (State University of New York at Buffalo) -- Periodicals
College student newspapers and periodicals
This is an issue of "Umoja," a bulletin published by the Black Student Union of the University at Buffalo. This issue was published circa 1969 and is four pages long.
Black Student Union (State University of New York at Buffalo)