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Niagara Falls has a history of enticing people to dare the rapids. These daredevils have crossed the Falls over tightropes, barrels, boats, and other contraptions.
Diaries of Helen Alexander, who lived in rural Cayuga County from 1838 to 1923.
The diaries of Jonathan Pearson, a notable Union College graduate who served as a professor, librarian, and treasurer at the college after graduating top of his class in 1835. It includes reflections on his time as both a student and faculty member, along with accounts of his travels.
Daily diaries written by Margaret Jones, a lifelong Edmeston resident. She worked in the rural schools of Edmeston for 51 years, despite having a physical condition that made speech difficult.
The collection is composed of 18th and 19th documents that mention enslaved and formerly enslaved people in Schenectady County. Some materials in this collection may contain offensive language or imagery. In the interests of historical integrity, we are not removing these images or words.