Ruth R. Naparsteck

RUTH R. NAPARSTECK is a historian and city historian of Rochester, New York, who has written hundreds of articles, reports, and journals. Her recent books include Remembering Rochester, Historic Photos of Rochester and Rochester: A Pictorial History.

Naparsteck holds an M.A. in American History, a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology, and an A.A. in Journalism/Mass Communications. She served as records manager for the department of city records and archives and edited a quarterly historical journal for 26 years.

When she’s not writing, Naparsteck serves as president of Herons Bend Productions and as a commissioner on the Rochester/Monroe County Freedom Trail Commission. Her work has also encompassed historical markers and commemorative books.

Ruth lives in Rochester, New York.

Ruth R. Naparsteck’s books are published by Turner Publishing.

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