An Interview with the Author of Southeast Rochester What was your inspiration for writing the book? While working on Rochester’s South Wedge I learned more about researching images than I knew before, so I was inspired to find out what else existed about this part of Rochester. How did you research the information for the book? Part of the joy of researching Southeast Rochester was meeting with so many committed history buffs. Information and images came from: Al Sigl Center; Cinema Theater; City of Rochester Archives; City of Rochester Photo Lab; Ellwanger & Barry Neighborhood Assoc.; Rochester Psychiatric Center; St. John’s Home; Landmark Society of Western New York Inc.; Rochester Photo Images, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County; Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester; St. Thomas Episcopal Church archives; South Wedge Planning Committee; University of Rochester Rare Books and Special Collections. In identifying and describing the images, information from not only the above but also from the following was used: American Baptist Historical Society; Congregation Beth Sholom; Dan McBride, Rochester Fire Dept.; the online Rochester History Series, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County; New York State Department of Transportation; and Rochester Institute of Technology photography department. Special thanks go to Jay Quinn, Al Sigl Center; Dave Mohney, City Photo Lab; Marylee Wilk, Central Library; Ruth Rosenberg-Naparsteck, City Archives; Sr. Connie Derby and Bob Vogt, Catholic Diocese archives; Jim Malley, Mercury Posters; Bill Danza, Rochester Psychiatric Center; Rowe Photographic staff, and Arcadia Publishing’s staff specialists. Individual contributors include: Ellie Cameron, David "Josh" Canfield, Agnes Coon, Robert Good and Susan Schickler; Tom Leavitt, Roxanne McNamara; Robert P. Meadows; Tom Page, Bernice Reinhardt, Bob Schnacky, Donovan A. Shilling, Cheryl Stevens and Mary Williams; Marva Corbin and JoAnn Thomas; Charlie and Emily Westfall; Martha and Billy Yatteau. Special thanks also go to Jeanne DeKeyserling and Mike Thompson. What will readers find interesting about the book? Southeast Rochester has a blend of public and private photos that create a wonderful glimpse into our fast-receding past. Although some people may be familiar with vintage photos of Rochester Psychiatric Center, Highland Park or Monroe Community Hospital, this book has them all in one convenient and attractive format. Few people know where Congregation Beth Sholom or where St. Elizabeth’s Home were on Field Street.   What writing advice would you give to aspiring authors and historians? Definitely join a writers’ group that pays attention to the business side of writing. Team up with people of like interests to join or create events for mutual benefit. What lasting impact do you hope your book will leave? I trust Southeast Rochester will give readers an appreciation of the enormous effort previous generations have made to create the Rochester community.