Mary Jane Holmes

Sarah Watts, communication director emeriti, is researching MJH and called asking for information. I shared what I have digitized online in the Digital Commons, and she may be coming in at some point as well to see our collection of MJH writings.


Update: she called, and is coming in Wed at 10.

Seymour Library display

Awhile back I asked Carl Gouvia, director there, about doing a display in the new local history room. He already had a lot booked, but said it would be great to have it this summer. Went over today and set up several display cases, will bring more this week. Excellent way to connect with community.

Frank Sacheli '45

Jeanette Banker is working on a project to do with him. Class of 1945, former mayor of Brockport, hall of heritage etc. Am working on a file now, did not have one on him.

Frank Short photos

Kevin in athletics needed shots of Frank Short in his women's volleyball coaching days. After searching Jim D. negatives found some good shots in the Fall '91 binder. Scanned and sent to Kevin.

Ali photo

David M. wanted a photo of Mohammed Ali from when he was here at Special Olympics last week to commemorate his passing. Sent him an image of Ali in front of Edwards for S.O. stamp unveiling.

Green & Gold Day

Kerry Gotham, alumni affairs, stopped by asking about a date for a celebration of the school, like maybe first ever date of classes. Discussed history of school with him, showed him first minute book of 1840s etc. He liked the Sept. 1841 dates when they met to establish the Brockport Collegiate Institute.


According to Dedman and the first catalog, 1842, the first day of classes was December 1, 1841.

Stylus & BSG staff

Mike Andriatch, advancement, asking about lists of student officials in these two bodies. What I had to send him were .pdf merged files of the pages in the yearbooks where it listed members. So incomplete, and not broken down neatly as might be. A worthy intern project to take the next steps with.