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Collection contains photographs and negatives of a carnival unloading and canal boats unloading in Ithaca, New York, as well as the Presbyterian Church in Trumansburg, New York. Also included is an article, "Henry N. Nevins, Master Yacht Builder" by William H. Taylor, reprinted from 'Yachting' in 1950 and an article entitled, "The Christmas Star" by Henry M. Devereux (1950) in which he discusses the probable astronomical explanation of the Star of Bethlehem.

Scope and content Correspondence regarding the sale of Troy's photography business, with original letters from J. Hubert Fenner, and typescript copies of letters from C. D. Bostwick (Cornell University Treasurer) and John P. Troy, indicating the general nature of Troy's activities, his inventory, and the monetary value of his business. Also, 8 glass negatives by Troy depicting car radiators, gas experiment under fume hood, group photograph of troops, example of "modern stable equipment", oil cans/ducts/trays...