The papers of Lamont Montgomery Bowers (1847-1941), inventor, businessman, manufacturer, consists of business and personal correspondence, business records relating to Bowers' career in Binghamton and Broome County, New York industry, civic affairs and finance. L.M. Bowers was also a real-estate developer and land agent in Nebraska, manager for and confidential representative of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., and Jr., principally in Cleveland, Ohio, and in Colorado.

This artificial collection contains newsletters distributed by local organizations, service oriented agencies, historical societies, school districts, libraries, and businesses in Broome County and surrounding localities. The newsletters reflect a wide variety of interests, such as political, social, health, and environmental concerns and issues, as well as arts, education, historical accounts, and religion. They include calendars of events, available services, and informative articles.