Richard H. Handley Collection

The Smithtown Library

SMITHTOWN, L.I. -- Old Mill. View from R.R. Bridge - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:

Dates of Original:

c. 1900 - 1910

Historical Context

Richard Hockman Handley (1848-1914) was a wealthy businessman who lived with his family in neighboring Hauppauge. Mr. Handley dedicated much of his time and money to one of his greatest interests-- the collection of rare materials related to the local history of Long Island and the surrounding regions. With the help of various associates and dealers, Mr. Handley amassed a truly remarkable collection of books, documents, manuscripts, maps, atlases and ephemera.

Scope of Collection

The Richard H. Handley collection contains photographs and still images that share the history of Long Island, New York.

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By Subject:

Transportation -- New York (State) -- Smithtown -- Head of the River

Men -- Smithtown (N.Y.)

Monuments -- Smithtown (N.Y.)

Commercial facilities -- Smithtown (N.Y.)

Transportation

Additional Information

Scope and Content Source:

The Richard H. Handley Collection of Long Island Americana (more commonly referred to as the Long Island Room) is recognized as one of the most important local history collections on Long Island and its staff regularly welcomes researchers of all kinds. Over the years the collection has continued to grow, mostly through the donations of other local individuals, families and organizations.