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Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Biographical / Historical... 3 Scope and Contents... 4 Administrative Information... 4 Collection Inventory... 5 Career Materials... 5 Civic Activism... 10 Leadership America... 11 Personal Papers, 1940s-2000s... 35 - Page 2 -
Summary Information Repository: Title: Date [inclusive]: Physical Description: Language of the Material: Preferred Citation ID: D.390 Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Ruth Scott Papers Date Not Yet Determined 44 Linear Feet 34 Boxes English [Item title, date], Ruth Scott Papers, 1940s-2009, D.390, Dept. of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester. ^ Return to Table of Contents Biographical / Historical Dr. Ruth Scott was born in Albion, Michigan in 1934. Scott is a Cum Laude graduate of Albion College (1956) and holds a graduate degree in education from Kent State University (1961). Scott has also received two honorary Doctoral Degrees from Alfred University (1997) and Albion College (2000). Scott worked as an English teacher in the Rochester City School District from 1956-1977. Beginning in 1977, Scott served as the first person of color elected to the Rochester City Council and later, in 1986, as the council s first African American president. She is married to William G. Scott, a retired music teacher, and the couple has three children and a number of grandchildren. Scott has worked with over thirty organizations to help strengthen and improve the city of Rochester and the state of New York. She was a member of the Alfred University Board of Trustees, Board of Directors of the Memorial Art Gallery, the Martin Luther King Commission, and a member of Leadership of America. During her career, Scott was also heavily involved in promoting education and gender and racial equality. Scott encouraged community involvement in education, developed the first African- American based curriculum for students in Cleveland, Ohio, and supported minority and women owned businesses. She also was invested in creating low income housing for the people of Rochester - Page 3-
Scott served on the council for twelve years from 1977-1989 and she received the Distinguished Service Award from the Rochester Chamber of Commerce and the Monroe County Human Relations Council. After retiring from the Rochester City Council, Scott founded the company, Scott Associates Consulting Inc. The company provides consulting services related to a wide-range of social issues, including low income community housing, education, and community and neighborhood development. ^ Return to Table of Contents Scope and Contents The Ruth H. Scott Papers are comprised of three series: Career Materials, Civic Activism, and Personal Papers. The majority of the items in Career Materials document Scott's terms serving on the Rochester City Council, from 1977-1989. A small group of materials in this series includes items from her unsuccessful 1993 campaign for Rochester City Mayor. There are additional materials related to her consulting work for banks, and non-profit companies. Most of the consulting material dates from 1989, when she began Scott Associates Consulting, Inc. The second series, Civic Activism, documents Scott's participation and interest in a variety of community organizations, locally and nationally. This series includes three subseries: Leadership America, Housing and Urban Development, and Education. The materials on education also include consulting work and positions held within the Rochester City School systems, beginning in the 1950s. The final series, Personal Materials, includes family photographs, documents related to Scott's primary, secondary and college education. There are also awards, invitations, and birthday cards from the 1940s-2000s. ^ Return to Table of Contents Administrative Information Publication Statement Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Rush Rhees Library Second Floor, Room 225 Rochester, NY 14627-0055 rarebks@library.rochester.edu URL: http://www.library.rochester.edu/rbscp - Page 4-
Conditions Governing Access The [Name of collection] is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification. Conditions Governing Use In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. Immediate Source of Acquisition This collection was made a gift of Ruth Scott in 2010. ^ Return to Table of Contents Collection Inventory Career Materials, (1950s-2000s) 1950s-2000s Scope and Contents The materials in this series include select correspondence from Scott's political and consulting career, city council initiatives and reports, and photographs, dating from the 1950s-2000s. First Term Serving on Rochester City Council, 1977-1981 First term serving on Rochester City Council, 1977-1981 1977-1981 First term serving on Rochester City Council, 1977-1981 1977-1981 First term serving on Rochester City Council, 1977-1981 1977-1981 Box 1 Folder 1 Box 1 Folder 2 Box 1 Folder 3 First term serving on Rochester City Council, 1977-1981 Box 1 Folder 4 - Page 5-
1977-1981 First term serving on Rochester City Council, 1977-1981 1977-1981 Box 1 Folder 5 Terms Serving on Rochester City Council, 1977-1989 First term serving on Rochester City Council, 1977-1981 1977-1981 First term serving on Rochester City Council, 1977-1981 1977-1981 Photographs of 1977 swearing in ceremony, 1977 1977 Photographs of first term serving on Rochester City Council, 1977-1981 1977-1981 Second term serving on Rochester City Council, 1981-1985 1981-1985 Second term serving on Rochester City Council, 1981-1985 1981-1985 Photographs of second term serving on Rochester City Council, 1981-1985 1981-1985 Third term serving on Rochester City Council, 1985-1989 1985-1989 Box 2 Folder 1 Box 2 Folder 2 Box 2 Folder 3 Box 2 Folder 4 Box 2 Folder 5 Box 2 Folder 6 Box 2 Folder 7 Box 2 Folder 8 Rochester City Council, 1984-1994 Third term serving on Rochester City Council, 1985-1989 1985-1989 Third term serving on Rochester City Council, 1985-1989 1985-1989 Third term serving on Rochester City Council, 1985-1989 1985-1989 Photographs of third term serving on Rochester City Council, (1985-1989, undated) 1985-1989, undated Box 3 Folder 1 Box 3 Folder 2 Box 3 Folder 3 Box 3 Folder 4 Phone messages, June-November 1986 Box 3 Folder 5 - Page 6-
June-November 1986 Phone messages, November 1986- February 1987 November 1986- February 1987 Box 3 Folder 6 Rochester City Council, undated materials Box 3 Folder 7 Rochester/Monroe County Board of Elections Annual Report, 1988 1988 Box 3 Folder 8 Rochester City Council staffing numbers and duties Box 3 Folder 9 Board of Examiners application form, 1992 1992 Box 3 Folder 10 Conditions Governing Access: Conditions Governing Access The contents of this folder are restricted. Please contact department staff for further information. Scott Associates Consulting, Inc., 1989-2006 1993 campaign for Mayor of Rochester, New York Box 4 Folder 1 1993 campaign for Mayor of Rochester, New York Box 4 Folder 2 1993 campaign for Mayor of Rochester, New York Box 4 Folder 3 County of Monroe Board of Elections street sequence report of city and county, April 5, 1993 April 5, 1993 County of Monroe Board of Elections street sequence report of city and county, April 5, 1993 April 5, 1993 Employment varification, teaching positions and application materials, ca. 1966, 1984, 1994 ca. 1966, 1984, 1994 Career development services, 1989 1989 Rochester Community Savings Bank and bank consulting work, 1984-1985 1984-1985 Box 4 Folder 4 Box 4 Folder 5 Box 4 Folder 6 Box 4 Folder 7 Box 4 Folder 8 Scott Associates Consulting, Inc., 1989-2006 Box 4 Folder 9 - Page 7-
1989-2006 Correspondence, 1971-2006 Scott Associates Consulting, Inc., 1989-2006 1989-2006 Scott Associates Consulting, Inc., 1989-2006 1989-2006 Box 5 Folder 1 Box 5 Folder 2 Exporting to the World from the Finger Lakes Region Box 5 Folder 3 Job applications, resumes, and biographical information Box 5 Folder 4 Phone messages and notes, undated Box 5 Folder 5 Month at a glance calendar, 1985 1985 Week at a glance appointment book, 1985 1985 Handwritten notes and articles about leadership, 1977 1977 Professional correspondence, 1971-1979 1971-1979 Scope and Contents Box 5 Folder 6 Box 5 Folder 7 Box 5 Folder 8 Box 5 Folder 9 The letters in folders 9-11, and in Box 6, folder 1, document Scott's relationships with colleagues both within city government, as well as those she created through her work with community organizations. Professional correspondence, 1980-1989 1980-1989 Professional correspondence, -2006-2006 Box 5 Folder 10 Box 5 Folder 11 Correspondence, 1970s-2000s Professional correspondence, (1987-2006, undated) 1987-2006, undated Correspondence, letters of congratulations on election to Rochester City Council, 1977 Box 6 Folder 1 Box 6 Folder 2 - Page 8-
1977 Correspondence, letters of congratulations on election to Rochester City Council, 1981-1986 1981-1986 Correspondence, Campaign for Mayor, 1993 1993 Correspondence, letters of congratulations, (1991, 2000, and undated) 1991, 2000, and undated Correspondence: Delegate for 1980 Democratic National Convention Correspondence, thank you notes, (1970s) 1970s Scope and Contents Box 6 Folder 3 Box 6 Folder 4 Box 6 Folder 5 Box 6 Folder 6 Box 6 Folder 7 The correspondence in folders 7-11 acknowledge Scott's volunteer efforts, as well as her contributions to political campaigns, and her participation in various conferences and programs. Correspondence, thank you notes, (1980s) 1980s Correspondence, thank you notes, (s) s Correspondence, thank you notes, (2000s) 2000s Box 6 Folder 8 Box 6 Folder 9 Box 6 Folder 10 Correspondence, thank you notes, undated Box 6 Folder 11 Personal correspondence, (1977-1989, 1999) 1977-1989, 1999 Box 6 Folder 12 Personal correspondence, undated Box 6 Folder 13 City of Rochester Municipal Documents and Biographical Information, 1970-2000 Retirement from Rochester City Council, photographs and correspondence, Box 7 Folder 1 City of Rochester municipal documents, 1970-1977 Box 7 Folder 2 - Page 9-
1970-1977 Terms served on Rochester City Council, undated Box 7 Folder 3 Speeches, drafts, and typed remarks, (ca. 1977-1978, 1988) ca. 1977-1978, 1988 Alfred University Board of Trustees agreement form and list, 1993-1994 1993-1994 Martin Luther King Jr. speech and program materials, 1978 1978 Albion College alumni award, 1975 and honorary doctorate, 2000 Alfred University Degree of Humane Letters Citation, 1997 1997 Who's Who among African Americans biographical form, [1997] [1997] Newspaper clippings: Campaign for Mayor, 1993 1993 Greeting cards, (1947-1950, undated) 1947-1950, undated Box 7 Folder 4 Box 7 Folder 5 Box 7 Folder 6 Box 7 Folder 7 Box 7 Folder 8 Box 7 Folder 9 Box 7 Folder 10 Box 7 Folder 11 Museum Objects Scope and Contents The items in this box include campaign pins from Scott's political career, as well as badges and identification cards from Scott's terms on the Rochester City Council and her work at the Rochester Savings Bank. Other items include a paperweight documenting President George Bush's visit to Rochester in May 1989, a cassette tape of Scott's commentaries that aired on WXXI, and Scott's nameplate from her office at the Rochester City Council. ^ Return to Table of Contents Civic Activism, (1960s-2000s) 1960s-2000s Arrangement The materials in this series are arranged in roughly alphabetical order by the name of an initiative or organization. - Page 10-
Scope and Contents The materials in this series include information about Scott's involvement in both local and national activist organizations and community groups. The content includes select correspondence, publicity for events and initiatives, development of initiatives, reports, and newspaper articles. 19th Ward Community Association, ca. 1970s 19th Ward Community Association Box 8 Folder 1 19th Ward Community Association Youth Services Project, 1970-1972 1970-1972 19th Ward Community Association Youth Services Project, 1970-1972 1970-1972 19th Ward Community Association Youth Services Project, 1970-1972 1970-1972 Box 8 Folder 2 Box 8 Folder 3 Box 8 Folder 4 Leadership America, 1988-1999 1988-1999 Scope and Contents The materials in this sub-series include program materials from Scott's participation, as well as from her years working with the program's organizers. Leadership America, 1988-1999 Leadership America, 1988-1999 1988-1999 Leadership America, 1988-1999 1988-1999 Leadership America, 1988-1999 1988-1999 Leadership America, 1988-1999 1988-1999 Box 9 Folder 1 Box 9 Folder 2 Box 9 Folder 3 Box 9 Folder 4 Leadership America, -1991 Box 9 Folder 5 - Page 11-
-1991 Community Organizations: A-Ca, 1971-2005 Leadership America, -1991-1991 Leadership America, (ca. 2000) ca. 2000 Leadership America, correspondence, -2005-2005 Leadership America, news articles, 1989 1989 Box 10 Folder 1 Box 10 Folder 2 Box 10 Folder 3 Box 10 Folder 4 10- point plan for the careful investor, pamphlet Box 10 Folder 5 The Academy for Contemporary Problems, publications Box 10 Folder 6 African American Leadership Development, 2002 directory Box 10 Folder 7 American Association of University Women (AAUW), 1971-1972 1971-1972 The American Center for International Leadership (ACIL), Spring Spring American Business Women's Association, 1977 1977 Austin Steward Professional Society, 1989 1989 Career Awareness Related Experience (CARE), 1992 1992 1976, 1980 Campaigns: Carter/Mondale Presidential Committee; Democratic National Committee Center for Dispute Settlement, Scope and Contents Box 10 Folder 8 Box 10 Folder 9 Box 10 Folder 10 Box 10 Folder 11 Box 10 Folder 12 Box 10 Folder 13 Box 10 Folder 14 The materials in this folder include an Alternative for Violence Institute proposal, as well as Rochester housing authority hearing procedures, and items relationed to the organization's activities in. Chamber of Commerce Membership Department, 1991 - Page 12-
1991 Box 10 Folder 15 Civic Development Committee annual civic awards luncheon announcement, 1989 1989 Box 10 Folder 16 Community Arts Grants Program Box 10 Folder 17 Community Organizations: Co-Fl, 1971-1999 The Community Foundation, "Catalysts for Change" Box 11 Folder 1 Community internship program, 1991 1991 Community Reinvestment Act initiatives, (s) s Community Technology Assessment Advisory Board, correspondence and minutes, 1995 1995 Information about Concerned Black Women of Greater Rochester organization Box 11 Folder 2 Box 11 Folder 3 Box 11 Folder 4 Box 11 Folder 5 Conference planning guide Box 11 Folder 6 Consumer protection legislation announcement, 1971 1971 The Council on Financial Competition, (s) s Box 11 Folder 7 Box 11 Folder 8 Council on Foundations, publications and member lists Box 11 Folder 9 Correspondence and budget for 1993 tribute luncheon Box 11 Folder 10 Credentials challenge brought before the Democratic National Committee on behalf of women and youth, 1976 1976 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Rochester alumnae chapter, resource guide, 1976-1977 1976-1977 Democratic Action Committee and League of Women Voters correspondence, membership forms and meeting notes, 1970 1970 Box 11 Folder 11 Box 11 Folder 12 Box 11 Folder 13 Department of Agriculture, 1988- Box 11 Folder 14 - Page 13-
1988- Environmental checklist pamphlet Box 11 Folder 15 Environmental sustainability, Press release announcing seminar on solid waste management, 1971 1971 Family planning, 1971 1971 Box 11 Folder 16 Box 11 Folder 17 Box 11 Folder 18 Focus group training articles Box 11 Folder 19 FLEET INCITY Advisory Board, 1998-1999 1998-1999 Box 11 Folder 20 Community Organizations: Fo-Min, 1971, 1988-2000 "Four essentials for effective boards", perinatal network training, December 2000 December 2000 Government restructuring project, Box 12 Folder 1 Box 12 Folder 2 Greater Rochester Commerce Box 12 Folder 3 Handwritten notes Box 12 Folder 4 Health and insurance materials, 1971 1971 Human relations advisory committee, August 11, 2000 August 11, 2000 Human service plan task force, 1989 1989 Internal City Management Association (ICMA), 1988 1988 Jordan Health Center, notes and correspondence, 2003 2003 Box 12 Folder 5 Box 12 Folder 6 Box 12 Folder 7 Box 12 Folder 8 Box 12 Folder 9 W.K. Kellog National Fellowship program description Box 12 Folder 10 Leadership, "The Journey Continues", 1992 Box 12 Folder 11 - Page 14-
1992 "Leadership Rochester", 1991 1991 Leadership through Quality, 1988 1988 Lobbying on behalf of the Memorial Art Gallery, 1995 1995 Martin Luther King Jr. Greater Rochester festival commission, 1986-1986- Mediation training, 1988-1992 1988-1992 Box 12 Folder 12 Box 12 Folder 13 Box 12 Folder 14 Box 12 Folder 15 Box 12 Folder 16 Metro-Act initiatives Box 12 Folder 17 Metropolitan Women's Network membership meeting, May 30, 1987 May 30, 1987 Small/Minority Businesses, Knowledge Systems and Research (KS&R), 1989 1989 Small/Minority Businesses, New York State, correspondence, -1991-1991 Small/Minority Businesses, New York State Upstate New York Regional Minority Purchasing Council Inc., 1991 1991 Small/Minority Businesses, Minority and women owned vendor program, Box 12 Folder 18 Box 12 Folder 19 Box 12 Folder 20 Box 12 Folder 21 Box 12 Folder 22 Community Organizations, Mi-New, 1970-2001 Small/Minority Businesses, Madison, Wisconsin, 1991 1991 Small/Minority Businesses, status of corporations, correspondence, and reports, 1989-1999 1989-1999 Small/Minority Businesses, conferences, registration, and correspondence, 2001 Box 13 Folder 1 Box 13 Folder 2 Box 13 Folder 3 - Page 15-
2001 National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. conference documentation form, 1997 1997 Box 13 Folder 4 Monroe County Arts Committee Box 13 Folder 5 Monroe County Bar Association: community conference on violence, 1985 1985 Monroe County Democrats, 1989-1989- Monroe County and New York State politics and campaigns, 1986-1987 1986-1987 National Black Caucus of local elected officials, 1984, 1994 1984, 1994 Box 13 Folder 6 Box 13 Folder 7 Box 13 Folder 8 Box 13 Folder 9 National Black Leadership Survey Box 13 Folder 10 National Puerto Rican Coalition scope of work, 2000 2000 Box 13 Folder 11 Conditions Governing Access: Conditions Governing Access The contents of this folder are restricted. Please contact department staff for further information. New York State Citizens Information Service, 1970-1972 1970-1972 New York State Department of Economic Development, 1987-1988 1987-1988 Box 13 Folder 12 Box 13 Folder 13 Community Organizations: New-Rac, 1977-2006 New York State regional affairs, 1988 1988 Box 14 Folder 1 Observation and active listening training materials Box 14 Folder 2 Prevention Partners, Inc. meeting agenda, February 10, 1995 February 10, 1995 Prevention Partners, Inc. 5th annual golf turnament, June 28, 2000 Box 14 Folder 3 Box 14 Folder 4 - Page 16-
June 28, 2000 Proposal to establish the city of Durham as a nuclear free zone, 1986 1986 Rap and product: Road to understanding conference, April 29-30, 1977 April 29-30, 1977 Research notes: "Race and class in Rochester", December December Correspondence: formation of a Rochester Alliance of River Advocates (RARA), Rochester Area Foundation, 1994 1994 Rochester Area Community Foundation, biennial report, 2006 2006 Rochester Area Community Foundation, city development task force, 1989 1989 Rochester Area Community Foundation guide, 2001; correspondence, 1983, 1997 Rochester Area Community Foundation, annual luncheon and Rochester Titans list, 2002-2003 2002-2003 Rochester Black Business Association's community/corporate/ government team description and goals Rochester Police Department, complaint investigation committee training program, Rochester recycling program, pilot, Phases II and III, 1989-1989- Race and underclass in a middle-sized metropolitan area, 1991 1991 Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Black faculty recruitment committee, 1987 1987 Box 14 Folder 5 Box 14 Folder 6 Box 14 Folder 7 Box 14 Folder 8 Box 14 Folder 9 Box 14 Folder 10 Box 14 Folder 11 Box 14 Folder 12 Box 14 Folder 13 Box 14 Folder 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Box 14 Folder 16 Box 14 Folder 17 Box 14 Folder 18 New perspectives on racial issues conference, March-July Box 14 Folder 19 - Page 17-
March-July National conference of Black mayors, Mayor's roster, 1994 1994 Box 14 Folder 20 Community Organizations: Roc-Y, Housing and Urban Development, 1975-2005 Rochester Community Savings Bank, orientation program materials, 1976 1976 New York State Economic development, 1989 1989 Rochester Economic Development Corporation, 1987-1989 1987-1989 Rochester Economic Development Corporation, 1989-1991 1989-1991 Rochester Economic Development Corporation, 2004-2005 2004-2005 Rochester grantmakers forum, Greater Rochester Women's fund, mission statement, 1986; correspondence, Rochester-Monroe County Youth Bureau: facilitator agreement, Rochester Public Library, Monroe County Library System volunteer projects, 1970s; 1977 proposal to end civil service "Rule of Three" procedure Correspondence: Rochester Area Women's Political Caucus, 1985; membership directory, 1988 Schools and community communication project year end report, 1975 1975 Speaking agreement: International City/County Management Association annual conference, 1988 1988 United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare "An Investigation of Alternative Occupational Role Models", 1978 Box 15 Folder 1 Box 15 Folder 2 Box 15 Folder 3 Box 15 Folder 4 Box 15 Folder 5 Box 15 Folder 6 Box 15 Folder 7 Box 15 Folder 8 Box 15 Folder 9 Box 15 Folder 10 Box 15 Folder 11 Box 15 Folder 12 Box 15 Folder 13 - Page 18-
1978 Correspondence: Urban Form workshop, 1991 1991 Box 15 Folder 14 United Way pledge form, 1976; Board of Directors, 1989- Box 15 Folder 15 United Way African-American Leadership Development Program workshop and meeting notes, 1991 1991 WHEC-10 Citizens Advisory Council, correspondence and meeting notes, 1975 1975 Women and money conference, 1978 1978 Box 15 Folder 16 Box 15 Folder 17 Box 15 Folder 18 Women's political activism: organizations and initiatives Box 15 Folder 19 Volunteerism, 1978 1978 Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) memorandum, 1995; possible board nominees, 1980 Box 15 Folder 20 Box 15 Folder 21 Bibliography of African American history Box 15 Folder 22 Photographs and images of or with national politicians, (1980-s) 1980-s Box 15 Folder 23 International leaders in achievement priority reservation form Box 15 Folder 24 Housing and Urban Development, (1970s-2000s) 1970s-2000s Arrangement The materials in this sub-series have been arranged in roughly alphabetical order by the name of the organization or initiative. A. Williams Associates open house celebration pamphlet, August 21, 1987 August 21, 1987 Advisory committee meeting agenda for the Corporation for Promotion of Limited Equity Housing, 1985 1985 Affordable housing issue brief, and program description, 1988, Box 16 Folder 25 Box 16 Folder 26 Box 16 Folder 27 - Page 19-
1988, Apartment and housing complex design plans and funding sources, (s) s Blueprint 2000 focus group guidebook, 1995 1995 Box 16 Folder 28 Box 16 Folder 29 Housing and Urban Development: Bl-Do, 1977-1995 Blueprint 2000: Communities for the 21st century, conference proceedings, February 10-12 1995 February 10-12 1995 Capital projects through 1985, Charlotte neighborhood and Maplewood neighborhood Certificate of completion for the course/training in identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, 1994 1994 Final report of the Citizens Committee on police affairs, ([ca. 1974-1994]) [ca. 1974-1994] Scope and Contents Box 16 Folder 1 Box 16 Folder 2 Box 16 Folder 3 Box 16 Folder 4 This report was compiled for Mayor Thomas Ryan, who served from 1974-1994. Community and urban development, correspondence and initiatives, 1994-1999 1994-1999 Community Lending Corporation, 1988 1988 Corn Hill village development budget, draft application, designs, (ca. 1991) ca. 1991 Cornhill Gazette, February 4, 1977 February 4, 1977 Choosing American's Future: National League of Cities Conference program, 1987 1987 Box 16 Folder 5 Box 16 Folder 6 Box 16 Folder 7 Box 16 Folder 8 Box 16 Folder 9 Community development: home imporvement grant program Box 16 Folder 10 Community Development program news, March 1977 Box 16 Folder 11 - Page 20-
March 1977 Community Organization Committee response to proposed 19th ward construction project, 1980 1980 Box 16 Folder 12 Department of Community Development organizational chart Box 16 Folder 13 Desegregated housing and interracial neighborhoods: a bibliographic guide- Mark Beach, a National Neighbors Publication, 1975 1975 Downtown Rochester: Report on the development plan, January 19, 1977 January 19, 1977 Box 16 Folder 14 Box 16 Folder 15 Housing and Urban Development: Dou-Hat, 1977-2001 Frederick Douglass Community Development Corporation, grant correspondence, 1994-1998 1994-1998 Frederick Douglass Community Development Corportation, reports, 1996-1997 1996-1997 "The City of Frederick Douglass Rochester's African-American People and Places", 1994 1994 Correspondence Frederick Douglass Development Corporation, 1994 1994 Photograph of the house design for the Frederick Douglass Village FLEET, 1994-2001 1994-2001 FLEET, 20/20 vision symposium, manuals, November 1997 November 1997 Goals for a Greater Rochester, Housing Opportunities, Inc., 1989-1989- Housing Opportunities, Inc. corporate organization structure, housing timeline, correspondence, 1991 Box 17 Folder 1 Box 17 Folder 2 Box 17 Folder 3 Box 17 Folder 4 Box 17 Folder 5 Box 17 Folder 6 Box 17 Folder 7 Box 17 Folder 8 Box 17 Folder 9 Box 17 Folder 10 - Page 21-
1991 Hattie's shelter at Goodwin Park dedication ceremony, June 12, 1988 June 12, 1988 Housing and community development: correspondence, 1977-1994 1977-1994 Box 17 Folder 11 Box 17 Folder 12 Housing and Urban Development: Hou-Nat, 1970-1996 Housing Network Hotline, publication of the Urban League of Rochester Economic Development Corporation, December 1989 December 1989 Houston Congress of Cities conference, Box 18 Folder 1 Box 18 Folder 2 Incoming eligibility data; Rochester housing market analysis Box 18 Folder 3 It's location, location, location presented by Ruth Scott at Reimaging the urban conference- Buffalo, New York, 1995 1995 Low and moderate income housing, application and reports, March March New approaches to fund low income housing, proposed by Ruth Scott, 1985 1985 "New approaches to fair housing-- the local dimension" Kate Williams and Melvin Minister, 1978 1978 "Neighborhood Forum" Charles House publications, December 1977 December 1977 Neighborhood housing services downpayment assistance memoranda, 1994 1994 Neighborhood parking lot program: a solution to the residential parking problem in the city, March-June 1978 March-June 1978 Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation partnership with Neighborworks, 1995-1996 Box 18 Folder 4 Box 18 Folder 5 Box 18 Folder 6 Box 18 Folder 7 Box 18 Folder 8 Box 18 Folder 9 Box 18 Folder 10 Box 18 Folder 11 - Page 22-
1995-1996 Neighborhood Street Association, 1977 1977 Rochester Neighborhood Assocation lists, 1970, 1983 1970, 1983 Policies for pilot lending program in partnership with the Buffalor Neighborhood Housing Services, 1994 1994 Box 18 Folder 12 Box 18 Folder 13 Box 18 Folder 14 Porposed bill: Home Mortgage Disclosure Amendments of 1980 Box 18 Folder 16 National League of Cities Conference, 1979 1979 Proposal for a reference directory of multiracial neighborhood organizations, 1975 1975 Agenda notebook for National League of Cities community and economic development steering committee, September 17-18, 1981 September 17-18, 1981 National League of Cities- roundtables, notes, and newsletter, (ca. 1988) ca. 1988 "Pulling together for the 90's", National League of Cities, Board of Directors and Advisory Council, handbook, 1986 1986 National League of Cities, education, children and families in the city project, -1992-1992 National League of Cities, "The State of American Cities", 1992 1992 Box 18 Folder 18 Box 18 Folder 15 Box 18 Folder 19 Box 18 Folder 20 Box 18 Folder 17 Box 18 Folder 21 Box 18 Folder 22 Box 18 Folder 23 Housing and Urban Development: Nat-W, 1975-1998 National League of Cities, meeting agendas and correspondence, 1991-1992 1991-1992 Box 19 Folder 1 National Neighbors voting member organizations Box 19 Folder 2 - Page 23-
National Neighbors: brochures, information sheets, and agendas, (1970-1972, undated) 1970-1972, undated National Neighbors: by-laws, correspondence, and initiatives, 1975-1976 1975-1976 National Neighbors initiative, (ca. 1976) ca. 1976 Box 19 Folder 3 Box 19 Folder 4 Box 19 Folder 5 National Neighbors annual 1976 conference participants Box 19 Folder 6 National Neighbors: Philadelphia, 1976-1977 1976-1977 Box 19 Folder 7 National Neighbors Watch program: prevent burgularies Box 19 Folder 8 Partners for livable communities, 1989-1998 1989-1998 Revitalization of the Southwest corridor, 1995 1995 Rezoning hearing, February 1977 February 1977 Box 19 Folder 9 Box 19 Folder 10 Box 19 Folder 11 Renewable American Community Conference, 1992 program Box 19 Folder 12 Rochester housing market study, May 1988 May 1988 Rochester Trust Fund Corporation, rules and regulations private housing finance law Southeast Area Coalition (SEAC) communications, June 17, 1980 June 17, 1980 Text of a resultion regarding neighborhood recreation services, June 22, 1982 June 22, 1982 United Way of greater Rochester, housing initiative program, 1988 1988 Urban housing rehabilitation in the United States- Nathaniel H. Rogg Wilson Commencent Park: summary project description, 1985 1985 Box 19 Folder 13 Box 19 Folder 14 Box 19 Folder 15 Box 19 Folder 16 Box 19 Folder 17 Box 19 Folder 18 Box 19 Folder 19 Drug abuse prevention, news articles, 1993 Box 19 Folder 20 - Page 24-
1993 Drug abuse prevention, needle exchange, 1993 1993 Box 19 Folder 21 Drug abuse prevention, S.O.B.E.R. pamphlet Box 19 Folder 22 Rochester Fights Back initiative, June-August 1989 June-August 1989 Rochester Fights Back initiative, November 1989 November 1989 Rochester Fights Back initiative, -1991-1991 Box 19 Folder 23 Box 19 Folder 24 Box 19 Folder 25 Housing and Urban Development; Education, 1971-1999 Home ownership program coordination, New York State, 1994 1994 Neighborhood housing executives meeting, agenda and memoranda, September 23, 1994 September 23, 1994 Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, 1994-1995 1994-1995 Neighborhood Reinvestment Training Institute, 1995 1995 Box 20 Folder 1 Box 20 Folder 2 Box 20 Folder 3 Box 20 Folder 4 "Neighborhood spirit is on the rise," broadside Box 20 Folder 5 South East and South West neighborhood associations Box 20 Folder 6 Housing and urban development newspaper articles, 1989 1989 Results of physical renovation of inner cities as it relates to the segregation or re-segregation of the areas, December 6, 1976 December 6, 1976 Box 20 Folder 7 Box 20 Folder 8 Education, (1970s-2000s) 1970s-2000s - Page 25-
Scope and Contents The materials in the sub-series include correspondence, school standards, curriculum development and individual school initatives. A proposed model for a county federation of school districts, report of Monroe County Educational Planning Committee, August 1971 August 1971 Education related articles and newspaper clippings, (1970s-1980s) 1970s-1980s Contractual agreement between the City School Distrcit of Rochester and Rochester Teachers Association, July 1, 1984- June 30, 1987 July 1, 1984-June 30, 1987 Correspondence, 1953, 1973, 1976-1978 1953, 1973, 1976-1978 Box 20 Folder 9 Box 20 Folder 10 Box 20 Folder 11 Box 20 Folder 12 Day Care Week, 1972; Nursing training, 1972 Box 20 Folder 13 Ebony Culture Club East High School Thanksgiving Celebration program, November 24, 1992 November 24, 1992 "Education: Everybody's Business"- National League of Cities, [1991] [1991] Scope and Contents Box 20 Folder 14 Box 20 Folder 15 The date given here is approximate, and supplied by department staff. Invitation to School #37 volunteers, teachers PTA Board members appreciation pot-luck supper, June 8, 1972 June 8, 1972 National League of Cities: Cities' roles in education task force, members, February-April 1999 February-April 1999 Primer- National League of Cities Education is everybody's business, draft by Ruth Scott Program planning and committee roster for Rochester area educational television association, Inc., 1976-1978 1976-1978 Retirement celebration program in honor of Johnny M. Wilson, Sr. Box 20 Folder 16 Box 20 Folder 17 Box 20 Folder 18 Box 20 Folder 19 Box 20 Folder 20 - Page 26-
School productions and concert programs, 1970, 1980 1970, 1980 Welcome banner and questions for Ruth Scott, (ca. s) ca. s Box 20 Folder 21 Box 20 Folder 22 Education: Bu-Env, 1976-2007 Buffalo Public Schools correspondence, 2002-2003 2002-2003 Administrative bulletin, February 24, 1977 February 24, 1977 Lewis H. Morgan School No. 37 newsletter, September 30, 1977 September 30, 1977 Agenda for spring institute in educational administration, October 28, 1976 October 28, 1976 Education, Board of Christian Education, 2007 2007 Conference of large city boards of education, 1980 1980 Cooperative report of the parent, school, and central office assessment study of Helen Barrett Montgomery School No. 50, 1976 1976 Correspondence and memoranda related to Public Broadcasting System (PBS) and WXXI programming, 1977 1977 Education initatives, committee work, and articles, (ca. 1991-1993) ca. 1991-1993 Education is Everybody's Business, local officials guide, 1992 1992 Elementary school assessment project, 1971 1971 Employment contract- Rochester City School District, 1971-1972 Box 21 Folder 1 Box 21 Folder 2 Box 21 Folder 3 Box 21 Folder 4 Box 21 Folder 5 Box 21 Folder 6 Box 21 Folder 7 Box 21 Folder 8 Box 21 Folder 9 Box 21 Folder 10 Box 21 Folder 11 Box 21 Folder 12 - Page 27-
1971-1972 Environment, recycling, educational syllabi, 1988; conference correspondence, 1992 Box 21 Folder 13 Education: Fa-Pa, 1958-2007 Fact sheet: United States Army to get first black female general, June 1, 1979 June 1, 1979 The Federal Role in Education, 1989 1989 Franklin School-based planning team update for Board of Education, August 6, 1991 August 6, 1991 Box 22 Folder 1 Box 22 Folder 2 Box 22 Folder 3 Fragment of commencement speech [Jose Loflin?] Center Box 22 Folder 4 Goals for a greater Rochester issue committee members: Education, 1991 1991 Goals of the multi-ethnic curriculum revision project, September 20, 1972 September 20, 1972 Guidence services: material from National Scholarship Service and Fund for Negro students Scope and Contents Box 22 Folder 5 Box 22 Folder 6 Box 22 Folder 7 The language used to describe this folder is the same terminology as the wording on the original report. Incomplete recommendation form- law school form James Thomas Jr. Special Education teacher at Wilson Junior High School, Rochester, New York Information sheet: case number1, policy development; contract administration; number 3 policy development and implementation, 1977 1977 Improving education of at-risk students, Issue of homeroom: faculty meeting, Charles W. Eliot Junior High School, May 28, 1958 Box 22 Folder 8 Box 22 Folder 9 Box 22 Folder 10 Box 22 Folder 11 - Page 28-
May 28, 1958 Human relations workshop evaluation form, Rochester, New York, April 28, 1976 April 28, 1976 Lincoln Park School No. 44 certificate of participation: Moms and muffins, October 11, 2007 October 11, 2007 "Linking education and economic development" 29th and 30th Congressional Districts New York State Conference report, 1988 1988 Madison High School campaus expansion plan: analysis of costs, impacts, and alternative proposals, 1980 1980 Management News, September 27, 1976, October 25, 1976 September 27, 1976, October 25, 1976 National Center on Education and the Economy, expectations study, 1989 1989 National League of Cities, Education is Everybody's business: correspondence, articles, planning documents, 1991 1991 National League of Cities, education evaluations, 1988-1992 1988-1992 National League of Cities, making government work for your city's kids, 1992 1992 National School Board Association's key work of school boards framework, (ca. 2007) ca. 2007 Nazareth Collge, workshop, 1998 1998 Education, news articles, 1991-1992 1991-1992 New York State Education Department By-laws, 1979 1979 Objectives and agenda for School No. 19 centers for the arts and academics, September 1976 Box 22 Folder 12 Box 22 Folder 13 Box 22 Folder 14 Box 22 Folder 15 Box 22 Folder 16 Box 22 Folder 17 Box 22 Folder 18 Box 22 Folder 19 Box 22 Folder 20 Box 22 Folder 21 Box 22 Folder 22 Box 22 Folder 23 Box 22 Folder 24 Box 22 Folder 25 - Page 29-
September 1976 Panasonic Foundation/Matsushita Foundation, 1989 1989 Box 22 Folder 26 Education: Pan-Roc, 1980-1997 Panasonic Foundation Partnerships conference, May 11-13, May 11-13, Panasonic Foundation Partnerships conference, November 16-18, November 16-18, Panasonic Foundation, printed materials and receipts, 1989-1989- Pinnacle Group/Tycoon section study group contract, July 14, 1997 July 14, 1997 Box 23 Folder 1 Box 23 Folder 2 Box 23 Folder 3 Box 23 Folder 4 Photographs of Ruth Scott presenting an award Box 23 Folder 5 Position paper on Higher Education for blacks in the Rochester area, 1981 1981 Primer-National League of Cities (NLC) Education is Everybody's Business, draft with program analysis 1977 by-laws; program for Rochester to Interest Students in Science and Math (PRISM), meeting minutes, July 28, 1980 July 28, 1980 Education, quality reports, 1983-1985 1983-1985 "Redefining the possible: Archieving the national education goals" brochure Education, reports, 1987 1987 Rochester Area Foundation, Board of Directors, Rochester Area Foundation, Board of Directors packet, Rochester Area Foundation early childhood education initiative, 1991 Box 23 Folder 6 Box 23 Folder 7 Box 23 Folder 8 Box 23 Folder 9 Box 23 Folder 10 Box 23 Folder 11 Box 23 Folder 12 Box 23 Folder 13 Box 23 Folder 14 - Page 30-
1991 Rochester early education philosophy goals, 1987 1987 Benjamin Franklin High School Board of Directors meeting, Benjamin Franklin High School, Communication Arts Magnet, Benjamin Franklin High School, House Model reports, 1987-1991 1987-1991 Box 23 Folder 15 Box 23 Folder 16 Box 23 Folder 17 Box 23 Folder 18 Education: Rochester City School District, 1988-1991 Benjamin Franklin High School, The Quaker Times, Volume 1, No 5-11, 1989-1991 1989-1991 Benjamin Franklin High School, school-based planning, -1991-1991 Rochester City School District, Community expectations for student performance, Rochester City School District, finances, 1989 1989 Rochester City School District, Flower City School Report, Rochester City School District, Community involvement in education, Rochester City School District, high expectations initiative, Rochester City School District, Hispanic report, 1988 1988 Box 24 Folder 1 Box 24 Folder 2 Box 24 Folder 3 Box 24 Folder 4 Box 24 Folder 5 Box 24 Folder 6 Box 24 Folder 7 Box 24 Folder 8 Rochester City School District, "Improving our schools", 1996 Box 24 Folder 9 - Page 31-
1996 Rochester City School District, restructuring, 1988-1989 1988-1989 Rochester City School District, school-based planning guides, 1988-1989 1988-1989 Rochester City School District, school-based planning meeting notes, 1991 1991 Rochester City School District, student conduct and discipline, -1992-1992 Rochester City School District, Wegman's work/scholarship report Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Talent Bank, correspondence, resumes, and contracts, Box 24 Folder 10 Box 24 Folder 11 Box 24 Folder 12 Box 24 Folder 13 Box 24 Folder 14 Box 24 Folder 15 Education: R-W; New Futures Initiative, 1958, 1972-2005 Rochester, New York City School District staff bulletin, February 28, 1977 February 28, 1977 Box 25 Folder 1 School Management Institute, Inc., Volume III, No. 1 Box 25 Folder 2 School district of Pittsburg, 1991 1991 Box 25 Folder 3 School No. 16 questionnaire Box 25 Folder 4 School reorganization and integration initiative and outcomes, 1971 1971 "Some comments on pseudo-originality"- Percy W. Brown, Greater Cleveland Council Teachers of English, February 17, 1958 February 17, 1958 Speaker confirmation: Women as Administrators class at Monroe Community College, 1980 1980 Box 25 Folder 5 Box 25 Folder 6 Box 25 Folder 7 Student leadership training announcement, January 30, 1976 Box 25 Folder 8 - Page 32-
January 30, 1976 Student performance expectations, Successful School Administration: The Education Management Letter Summary of Volume I Commission Report on the quality, cost, and financing of elementary and secondary education, April 1972 April 1972 Teaching Tolerance, 2004-2005 2004-2005 Teachers committee for Jimmy Carter, campaign materials, 1976 1976 Box 25 Folder 9 Box 25 Folder 10 Box 25 Folder 11 Box 25 Folder 12 Box 25 Folder 13 Test scores and statistics Box 25 Folder 14 Title page: "Minority student success: The role of teachers in advanced placement courses"- Nancy W. Burton, et al, 2002 2002 Urban League of Rochester Outstanding Academic Achievement, 1988 1988 Wilson Junior High School Cluster E description, 1979 1979 Writing achievement reports, 1988-1989 1988-1989 New Futures Initiative, Adolescent pregnancy report, New Futures Initiative, Board Meetings, 1988 1988 New Futures Initiative, Board Meetings, February 1989 February 1989 New Futures Initiative, Board Meetings, March-May 1989 March-May 1989 New Futures Initiative, Board Meetings, June 1989 June 1989 Box 25 Folder 15 Box 25 Folder 16 Box 25 Folder 17 Box 25 Folder 18 Box 25 Folder 19 Box 25 Folder 20 Box 25 Folder 21 Box 25 Folder 22 Box 25 Folder 23 New Futures Initiative, 1986-2004 - Page 33-
New Futures Initiative, Board Meetings, July-August 1989 July-August 1989 New Futures Initiative, Board Meetings, September-November 1989 September-November 1989 New Futures Initiative, Board Meetings, January-April January-April New Futures Initiative, Board Meetings, May-June May-June New Futures Initiative, Board Meetings, October-December October-December Box 26 Folder 1 Box 26 Folder 2 Box 26 Folder 3 Box 26 Folder 4 Box 26 Folder 5 New Futures Initiative, By-laws Box 26 Folder 6 New Futures Initiative, education, Rochester City School District, budget and reports, 1989-1989- New Futures Initiative, education, Rochester City School District, Call to Action, 1986 1986 New Futures Initiative, education, Rochester City School District, Call to Action, 1987 1987 New Futures Initiative, education, Rochester City School District, Call to Action, 1989 1989 New Futures Initiative, education, Rochester City School District, Call to Action, New Futures Initiative, proposal to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, 1988 1988 Job training programs and initiatives, (1970s) 1970s Choices/Changes: An investigation of Alternative Occupational Role Models. United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, (ca. 1978) Box 26 Folder 7 Box 26 Folder 8 Box 26 Folder 9 Box 26 Folder 10 Box 26 Folder 11 Box 26 Folder 12 Box 26 Folder 13 Box 26 Folder 14 - Page 34-
ca. 1978 Announcement of Ruth Scott as Alfred University's mid-year commencement speaker, December 7, 1997 December 7, 1997 Graduation and music programs, 2001, 2002 2001, 2002 Women of Influence, shaping the future, Girls Scouts of Genesee Valley, Inc. luncheon program, March 25, 2004 March 25, 2004 Box 26 Folder 15 Box 26 Folder 16 Box 26 Folder 17 ^ Return to Table of Contents Personal Papers, 1940s-2000s Awards and Religious Affiliations, 1956-2009 Awards, (1970-2000, undated) 1970-2000, undated Photographs of African American Employers Club awards ceremony Women, "A Tribute to Women of Greatness", 1995 1995 Church involvement: Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 1962-2009 1962-2009 Save Our Sisters initiative, 2004 2004 Box 27 Folder 1 Box 27 Folder 2 Box 27 Folder 3 Box 27 Folder 4 Box 27 Folder 5 Religious issues and organizations Box 27 Folder 6 Religious issues and organizations Box 27 Folder 7 Photographs of Ruth Scott, (1956-s) 1956-s Box 27 Folder 8 Invitations and Programs, 1980s-s Family photographs Box 28 Folder 1 - Page 35-
Photographs of Ruth Scott, family members, politicians, city of Rochester, undated Participation and invitations to Presidential inaugurations and visits, (1980s-s) 1980s-s Invitations and Programs, (1980s-s) 1980s-s Invitations and Programs, (1980s-s) 1980s-s Invitations and Programs, (1980s-s) 1980s-s Invitations and Programs, (1980s-s) 1980s-s Working woman entrepreneurial excellence awards program, 2001 2001 Box 28 Folder 2 Box 28 Folder 3 Box 28 Folder 4 Box 28 Folder 5 Box 28 Folder 6 Box 28 Folder 7 Box 28 Folder 8 Magazine and Newspaper Articles, 1960-2004 Newspaper clippings: City Council, 1977-1984 1977-1984 Newspaper clippings on topics of interest, (1961-2002) 1961-2002 Magazine articles and newspaper clippings, (ca. 1994-2001) ca. 1994-2001 Publications containing articles about Scott, (1984-1987) 1984-1987 Publications containing articles about Scott, 2002-2004 2002-2004 "Marketing-Business Administration Forum" summer 1984, Professor Weaver Box 29 Folder 1 Box 29 Folder 2 Box 29 Folder 3 Box 29 Folder 4 Box 29 Folder 5 Box 29 Folder 6 Memorial service text for Louise Smith Box 29 Folder 7 Robert Holland award, 1960, Albion High School Box 29 Folder 8 Easter card from Robert Holland Box 29 Folder 9 Article announcing Robert Holland as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ben & Jerry's Box 29 Folder 10 - Page 36-
Employment contract: Beam's theatre club and Greg Scott, 1987 1987 Memorial service program for Louise Ione Taber Collins, 2004 2004 "Are there any good jobs left? Careers in an age of disposable workers"- William Scott book proposal Rules for baby-sitting club, 1971 1971 Writings and notes, (ca. 1970s) ca. 1970s "Sweethearts Forever" in our community article, Legal documents, 1992, 1998 1992, 1998 Box 29 Folder 11 Box 29 Folder 12 Box 29 Folder 13 Box 29 Folder 14 Box 29 Folder 15 Box 29 Folder 16 Box 29 Folder 17 Early Education and Graduate Work, 1950-1960, 1975, 2000s Early life, articles, (1950s) 1950s Box 30 Folder 1 High school: awards and letters of congratulation Box 30 Folder 2 Photographs, (ca. 1950s) ca. 1950s Scrapbook, (1950s) 1950s Box 30 Folder 3 Box 30 Folder 4 High school essay "Road to Peace" Box 30 Folder 5 Albion College: course notes and assignments, 1952-1956 1952-1956 Albion College commencement and event programs, correspondence Kent State University: Correspondence, course notes, and assignments, 1958-1960 1958-1960 Kent State University: Correspondence, course notes, and assignments, 1958-1960 1958-1960 Box 30 Folder 6 Box 30 Folder 7 Box 30 Folder 8 Box 30 Folder 9 SUNY College at Brockport graduate work, 1975 Box 30 Folder 10 - Page 37-
1975 Conditions Governing Access: Conditions Governing Access The contents of this folder are restricted. Please contact department staff for further information. Albion College reunions and post-graduation correspondence Box 30 Folder 11 Graduate Coursework, 1997-2007 Alfred University coursework, 1997-2007 1997-2007 Honors convocation: Albion College awarding Ruth H. Scott a Doctorate in Sociology, 2000 2000 Newspaper articles related to family history, (1960s-s) 1960s-s Remarks of the family at Robert Holland Sr.'s funeral, 1974 1974 Box 31 Folder 1 Box 31 Folder 2 Box 31 Folder 3 Box 31 Folder 4 School notes of Crystal Scott Box 31 Folder 5 Birthday and Graduation Cards, 1940s-1950s Childhood birthday cards Box 32 Folder 1 High school graduation cards Box 32 Folder 2 High school graduation cards Box 32 Folder 3 Oversized Awards and Newspaper Articles, 1970s-2000s ^ Return to Table of Contents - Page 38-