Collections

Central New York Canal Collection
The Erie Canal Collection comprises a set of financial documents and cultural materials relevant to the Erie Canal digitized by the American Museum of Finance.
Deed of manumission

Excerpts from a deed book at the Columbia County Clerk's office. These documents, dating between 1806 - 1825, record the emancipation of enslaved persons in the county from their enslavers.

receipt

This collection contains materials created and maintained by the Overseers of the Poor of Schenectady, Glenville, and Rotterdam. These materials capture important information about the treatment and condition of poor people in Schenectady County in the 19th century.

Spencer Tax Collection Document

Tax assessment records and other documents from the 19th century.