Comments for Oswego Historian http://oswegohistorian.org Preserving an American City's History Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:48:14 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Oswego: Its People, Places and Events by John Sullivan http://oswegohistorian.org/2012/03/oswego-its-people-places-and-events/comment-page-1/#comment-6821 John Sullivan Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:48:14 +0000 http://oswegohistorian.org/?p=338#comment-6821 Nice job Lou! Congratulations on becoming Oswego City Historian! I have lots of material for you. Just let me know where to send it! :-)) Nice job Lou! Congratulations on becoming Oswego City Historian! I have lots of material for you. Just let me know where to send it! :-) )

]]> Comment on History of Oswego by Dolores Hunt Ozdemir http://oswegohistorian.org/history-of-oswego/comment-page-1/#comment-5218 Dolores Hunt Ozdemir Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:21:47 +0000 http://oswegohistorian.org/?page_id=159#comment-5218 Kingsford Starch Company had a musical band at one time in the 1880s-1900s--any photos of my great grandpa, the conductor/clarinetist, Thomas Clare (Clarey or Cleary)? A second cousin said she once saw a photo of him in a local Oswego historical book as he was leading a marching band either in a parade or in a concert outdoor....I only wish that she could have copied the photo for us...(my mother Helen Lavenburg Hunt , now age 91, lived in Scriba 1920s-1950s....anyone remember?) Thanks, Dolores Hunt Ozdemir Kingsford Starch Company had a musical band at one time in the 1880s-1900s–any photos of my great grandpa, the conductor/clarinetist, Thomas Clare (Clarey or Cleary)? A second cousin said she once saw a photo of him in a local Oswego historical book as he was leading a marching band either in a parade or in a concert outdoor….I only wish that she could have copied the photo for us…(my mother Helen Lavenburg Hunt , now age 91, lived in Scriba 1920s-1950s….anyone remember?) Thanks, Dolores Hunt Ozdemir

]]> Comment on History of Oswego by Dolores Hunt Ozdemir http://oswegohistorian.org/history-of-oswego/comment-page-1/#comment-5217 Dolores Hunt Ozdemir Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:16:28 +0000 http://oswegohistorian.org/?page_id=159#comment-5217 Anyone have information on the Baldwin family & shipbuilding in the 1800s? Thanks! D Anyone have information on the Baldwin family & shipbuilding in the 1800s? Thanks! D

]]> Comment on History of Riverside Cemetery, Oswego, NY by Dolores Hunt Ozdemir http://oswegohistorian.org/2011/05/riverside-cemetery-history-oswego-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-5216 Dolores Hunt Ozdemir Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:10:16 +0000 http://oswegohistorian.org/?p=308#comment-5216 Looking for any graves in Oswego with the name of Livelsberger, George or Livelsberger, John? They would have lived 1830-1899 in Oswego.. Thanks, Dolores Looking for any graves in Oswego with the name of Livelsberger, George or Livelsberger, John? They would have lived 1830-1899 in Oswego.. Thanks, Dolores

]]> Comment on History of Oswego by Phil Cirulli http://oswegohistorian.org/history-of-oswego/comment-page-1/#comment-3593 Phil Cirulli Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:27:54 +0000 http://oswegohistorian.org/?page_id=159#comment-3593 My several great grandfathers owned various business in Oswego. Their names were Hooper C. Sharpe (H.C. Sharpe) and Jasper N. Moulton (J.N. Moulton). Some of the business names were, Sharpe and Bryant - Tobacco Works around 1850, Palace Drug Store (maybe 200 West 1st St), HC Sharpe and Co (19 East Bridge & 91 East First St.). Does anyone have any picture, references or other information? I am originally from upstate, NY around Ithaca and went to school at Oswego State and now reside in SC. Many thanks. My several great grandfathers owned various business in Oswego. Their names were Hooper C. Sharpe (H.C. Sharpe) and Jasper N. Moulton (J.N. Moulton). Some of the business names were, Sharpe and Bryant – Tobacco Works around 1850, Palace Drug Store (maybe 200 West 1st St), HC Sharpe and Co (19 East Bridge & 91 East First St.). Does anyone have any picture, references or other information? I am originally from upstate, NY around Ithaca and went to school at Oswego State and now reside in SC. Many thanks.

]]> Comment on Introduction to “A History of the First Fresh Water Port in the United States” by Judith A. O'connor http://oswegohistorian.org/2010/09/introduction-to-history-of-first-fresh-water-port-in-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-2919 Judith A. O'connor Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:05:17 +0000 http://oswegohistorian.org/?p=217#comment-2919 I am the grandaughter of Mr. John W. O'Connor. Please forward any information on my grandfather's writings. I am the grandaughter of Mr. John W. O’Connor. Please forward any information on my grandfather’s writings.

]]> Comment on The Impact of World War I and World War II on Italian Americans in Oswego, New York: A Preliminary View by Nick D'Innocenzo http://oswegohistorian.org/2011/07/impact-world-war-1-and-world-war-2-italian-americans-oswego-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-2493 Nick D'Innocenzo Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:21:23 +0000 http://oswegohistorian.org/?p=329#comment-2493 Although I am coming to this site 19 years after Dr. Iorizzo presented this paper, I am delighted to know of his position as City Historian. I would point out that his very position in indicative of the acceptance of Italians in Oswego. I doubt if there are many in Oswego today who give much credibility to the prejudices that existed early on. Awareness of them, yes but subscribe to them, no. I have lived in Oswego since 1963 and I have never experienced prejudice. However, I was 11 years old when World War II ended and I do remember very clearly the prejudice that was, if not rampant, surely existed. I remember my cousin changing her name on employment applications to the inscrutable but clearly non-Italian Vallon from Valone and the difficulty Italians had finding jobs despite the need for workers in the factories and the fact that neighborhood kids told me that they couldn't play with me because their parents said we were Italian. Although I am coming to this site 19 years after Dr. Iorizzo presented this paper, I am delighted to know of his position as City Historian. I would point out that his very position in indicative of the acceptance of Italians in Oswego. I doubt if there are many in Oswego today who give much credibility to the prejudices that existed early on. Awareness of them, yes but subscribe to them, no. I have lived in Oswego since 1963 and I have never experienced prejudice. However, I was 11 years old when World War II ended and I do remember very clearly the prejudice that was, if not rampant, surely existed. I remember my cousin changing her name on employment applications to the inscrutable but clearly non-Italian Vallon from Valone and the difficulty Italians had finding jobs despite the need for workers in the factories and the fact that neighborhood kids told me that they couldn’t play with me because their parents said we were Italian.

]]> Comment on History of Oswego by Colleen http://oswegohistorian.org/history-of-oswego/comment-page-1/#comment-2168 Colleen Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:21:52 +0000 http://oswegohistorian.org/?page_id=159#comment-2168 My great-grandparents owned Brennan's Bar on Erie St. in Oswego. Does anyone have any information / pictures they would like to share about this establishment? My great-grandparents owned Brennan’s Bar on Erie St. in Oswego. Does anyone have any information / pictures they would like to share about this establishment?

]]> Comment on The Days When Oswego was a Major Great Lakes Port by Richard "Dick" Van Gemert http://oswegohistorian.org/2010/11/the-days-when-oswego-was-a-major-great-lakes-port/comment-page-1/#comment-2083 Richard "Dick" Van Gemert Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:44:53 +0000 http://oswegohistorian.org/?p=261#comment-2083 I am a 76 year old "historian" who has been recording all of the data I could locate for vessels along with maritime and military history of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River over the past 55 years. I am hoping to soon publish this work before my time runs out. It encompasses around 2,500 pages of text with about 500 pictures, drawings, prints, etc. I accidentally stumbled upon your site when surfing in the early morning hours of insomnia. Although most, if not all, of the data in your site was already known to me, I nevertheless enjoyed it immensely. It is amazing that no matter how much one gets of this subject, when you truly love maritime history, you just never can get enough. I praise those, such as yourself, who record as much as possible of the history of our great land. Thank you for being a part of those who carry on this tradition. Again may I thank you and Richard Palmer (the most productive historian I know) along with all the others who have preserved our heritage by keeping this subject fresh and available. Keep up the good work as I love what you have done. Dick Van Gemert I am a 76 year old “historian” who has been recording all of the data I could locate for vessels along with maritime and military history of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River over the past 55 years. I am hoping to soon publish this work before my time runs out. It encompasses around 2,500 pages of text with about 500 pictures, drawings, prints, etc.

I accidentally stumbled upon your site when surfing in the early morning hours of insomnia. Although most, if not all, of the data in your site was already known to me, I nevertheless enjoyed it immensely. It is amazing that no matter how much one gets of this subject, when you truly love maritime history, you just never can get enough. I praise those, such as yourself, who record as much as possible of the history of our great land. Thank you for being a part of those who carry on this tradition.

Again may I thank you and Richard Palmer (the most productive historian I know) along with all the others who have preserved our heritage by keeping this subject fresh and available. Keep up the good work as I love what you have done.

Dick Van Gemert

]]> Comment on History of Oswego by Richard http://oswegohistorian.org/history-of-oswego/comment-page-1/#comment-1994 Richard Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:30:40 +0000 http://oswegohistorian.org/?page_id=159#comment-1994 We have a silver, pedestal bowl with the inscription "LITTLEJOHN from the citizens of Oswego". What is this bowl and how does it fit into Oswego history? My wife's great grandfather was the pastor at Christ's Church in Oswego from 1906 through 1924. Thanks for any information about the bowl. We have a silver, pedestal bowl with the inscription “LITTLEJOHN from the citizens of Oswego”. What is this bowl and how does it fit into Oswego history? My wife’s great grandfather was the pastor at Christ’s Church in Oswego from 1906 through 1924.

Thanks for any information about the bowl.

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