Culturally+Influential+People+of+Rochester

Definition: Culturally influential people of Rochester are people from Rochester, New York, who have made a difference, and/or made a contribution to society. media type="googlemap" key="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=rochester,+ny+map&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Rochester,+Monroe,+New+York&gl=us&ll=43.16103,-77.610922&spn=6.425387,13.139648&z=6&output=embed" width="231" height="233" align="right"

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Overview: People may not be aware of how many influential people are from Rochester, New York. Rochester is home to some amazing inventions, like the photocopier and rolled photography film. Social activists from Rochester have made a difference in the rights of women, and have also made a great impact on civil rights. Rochester has been the home of the world's finest artists, musicians, actors, and athletes. Please view our wiki page to learn more about culturally influential people of Rochester, New York.

Wiki Page: [|Famous Residents of Rochester]

Our Wiki is divided into the following categories of culturally influential people of Rochester: abolitionists, women's rights activists, famous contributors, inventors, artists, musicians, actors, and athletes.

Abolotionists: Frederick Douglass: media type="youtube" key="Su-4JBEIhXY?fs=1" height="510" width="640" **Biography:** [|History of Douglass] Both of these links describe his accomplishments during his life and his full biography. It also includes the contributions he made to Rochester, NY. A book in paperback that is written by Frederick Douglass himself and recounts his childhood and part of his adult life.
 * Video: **A brief overview of Douglass's life and accomplishments as a famous abolitionist in the 19th century.
 * The Rochester Years:** []
 * Book: [|Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass]**

Women's Rights Activists: Susan B Anthony

http://susanbanthonyhouse.org/her-story/biography.php The history of her life and role as a Women's Right Activist in the 20th century. The contribution of Susan B Anthony to Rochester, as well as a look at the Susan B Anthony House which is now a museum. media type="youtube" key="CtDPZudU0ek?fs=1" height="510" width="640" Grade 2-5 book about Susan B. Anthony's role for Women's Rights and Equality [|Failure is Impossible: Susan B. Anthony in Her Own Words] A Collection of her speeches and letters
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 * The Rochester Years:** http://www.history.rochester.edu/class/sba/first.htm
 * Video:** Another overview of her accomplishments, and a look at her work alongside Elizabeth Cady Stanton in Seneca Falls, NY.
 * Books: [|Elementary age appropriate Biography of Susan B. Anthony]**

Famous Contributors:  __** Kate Gleason **__ The website introduces Kate Gleason’s life and her contributions. [] [] Kate Gleason legacy includes libraries, parks. The most famous is The Kate Gleason College of Engineering at RIT. It is named in her honor, and her bust stands proudly in the hallway. The blog posts prominent women who have significant distribution in Science and Engineer. [] "Kate Gleason was born into a world and a century that wasn't ready for her confidence, courage, or competence, just like her friend and mentor, Susan B. Anthony. Kate was more than ready for the world. Plunge into the Life and Letters to journey with this remarkable woman whose life flows from the end of the Civil War to the early years of the Great Depression, from Rochester to France, and from California to South Carolina. You will emerge feeling energized and renewed by what one woman can accomplish. --Deborah L. Hughes, Executive Director, Susan B. Anthony House”(Amazon) []
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__** Robert Wegman **__ The website demonstrates his efforts on expanding the store and his legacies, rewards. [] He left gifts to help Catholic school. St. John Fisher College creates the Wegmans School of Pharmacy and the Wegmans School of Nursing. [] 5 Great Things About Robert Wegman [] 7 Blogging Mistakes that Small Businesses Make: Blog Success Story, A Company Doing It Right [] Wegmans Blog [] **Video** Wegmans Seafood Team's Trip to Visit Our New Irish Organic Salmon Supplier  ﻿ media type="youtube" key="dOAuJOJ0mFg?fs=1" height="349" width="425" Inventors:  __**George Eastman**__ Mr.Eastman estibilshed the Kodak, the website introduces the Kodak history. [] ﻿George Eastman's background. [] Eastman House Blog [] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">﻿**Legacy** <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">﻿ Eastman Music School <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">﻿ []<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">﻿ **Video** George Eastman house <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">media type="youtube" key="0c6LJS6ycc4" height="351" width="432"
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William Beldue, Co-inventor of the eyelash curler
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[|Biography] A look at the life of this co-inventor from 77 South Avenue, Rochester, NY

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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[|Chester Carlson, Inventor of the Photocopier] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[]
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You are successful the moment you start moving toward a worthwhile goal.


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<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Chester Carlson and the Development of Xerography (Unlocking the Secret of Science) by Susan Zannos
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Copies in Seconds: How a Lone Inventor and an Unknown Company Created The Biggest Communication Breakthrough Since Gutenburg- Chester Carlson and The Birth of The Xerox Machine by David Owen

__**Jacob H. Myers**__ __**[|Biography]**__ Find his grave stone at Mount Hope Cemetary where he's buried
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 * A Look at the life of the inventor of the first voting machine to be used in a public election **
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<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">Artists: **Cassius Marcellus Coolidge**

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<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">Musicians: __<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Cab Calloway __ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Cab Calloway was a famous jazz musician born in Rochester, New York. (December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0130572/ http://rocwiki.org/Cab_Calloway
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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Here is a video of Cab Calloway performing: media type="youtube" key="08wOPt-2PeE" height="390" width="480"

__Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis__ Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis is a famous saxophone player who lived in Rochester during his high school years, and later played with James Brown's band in the 1960's. During the 1980's he played with some of his former band mates of the James Brown Band, and formed a band called the JB Horns, with Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley. Currently he lives in England.

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Here is a video of him playing the sax: media type="youtube" key="vRi2TXD0EeQ" height="390" width="480"
 * Wiki Page**: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pee_Wee_Ellis

__Charles "Chuck" Mangione__ Chuck Mangione was born and raised in Rochester, born on November 29th, 1940. He is a famous Jazz composer and musician, is known for playing the flugelhorn. Chuck received the Eastman School of Music Alumni Achievement Award in 2007. He has a brother named Gap Mangione who is a pianist.

__Website:__ http://www.chuckmangione.com/

Here is a video of Chuck Mangione playing the flugelhorn:

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__<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">﻿Actors and Actresses: __ __<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Kristen Wiig __ Kristen Wiig was born in Canadaigua New York, and went to high school in Rochester, New York. She is a famous comedian who stars on Saturday Night Live. __ [] __ media type="youtube" key="Kob_fzZZbBE" height="390" width="480"

__**Web:**__ __[|His Movie Resume from IMDB]__ __Includes a partial biography and a full repertoire of his movies and acting career.__ __[|List of Awards & Nominations]__ __A comprehensive list of all the awards and nominations this Fairport, NY native has received.__ __**Wiki:**__ __**[|Fan Page Wiki]**__ __A Wiki Page made for fans by fans of Philip Seymour Hoffman__ __[|Rochester Wiki]__ __A look at his comprehensive biography and filmography__
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__**Taye Diggs**__ __**Web:**__ __**[|IMDB]**__ __A look at this Rochester native who attended School of the Arts and graduated Syracuse University. Includes his filmography.__ __**Twitter:**__ __**[|Follow Taye Diggs on Twitter!]**__ __A link to his personal Twitter page where fans can follow his most up to date news feed.__ __**YouTube:** Taye Diggs talks about his TV show "Private Practice" and his years attending School of the Arts in Rochester, NY.__ media type="youtube" key="Du5PdDQXGDw?fs=1" height="390" width="640"

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