Collections

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An assembled collection of family records of Albany County residents collected at community history scanning events held by the Albany County Historical Association.

Boy Scouts of America, Troop 73, Voorheesville, New York Collection

The Scoutmaster of Troop 73, Howard C. Coughtry, created this collection about the troop's civic and recreational activities.

Crain Family Papers
This collection consists of documents relating to politics, business, foreign affairs, and the family’s personal affairs, which not only offer a glimpse into nineteenth century rural life in New York State, but detail machine politics on a regional, state, and national level into the early twentieth
Daniel Lamont Correspondence
Personal friend and secretary to NYS Governor Grover Cleveland. After Cleveland was elected President of the United States, Lamont was appointed his Secretary of War and close confidant.
Elmira College Women’s Rights and Suffrage Collection
The Elmira College women’s rights and suffrage collection is an aggregate of records from the Elmira College Archives.
Elon Howard Eaton Ornithology Collection
Elon Howard Eaton (1866-1935) was a noted ornithologist and author of Birds of New York. This collection includes papers related to his research, correspondence, and genealogical materials, as well as photographs of Eaton.
John Burroughs Memorabilia at Hartwick College
This is a collection of personal memorabilia and published works related to John Burroughs, donated in 1955 by Miss Ethelwynn Doolittle.
Library History
This collection documents the library’s early years (1957-1969), beginning through the initiative of the Westbrook Women’s Club.
Mark Twain Collection
This collection consists of letters and marginalia of Samuel Clemens, artifacts associated with him and photos having to do with Clemens' time in Elmira and the family and friends that comprised his circle.
Rochester Artists
A collection of documents, including letters and exhibition announcements, and a photograph relating to Rochester artists in the late 19th century.
Skaneateles Library Association Collection
Archival materials relating to the history and community of Skaneateles, New York primarily in the late 19th and early 20th century.
State Reservation at Niagara
The State Reservation at Niagara is the oldest state park in the United States, officially established in 1885. The collection includes photographs, advertisements, blueprints, maps, letters, and other documents relating to the development and use of the Park.
Victor Hammer Collection
The collection contains information surrounding exhibitions of his work, photographs of Hammer, and information on and works from the Anvil Press.
Vincent Astor Collection

Historic photos, correspondence, and ephemera detailing FDR and Vincent Astor's friendship.

Virgil Crisafulli Collection
Historical materials relating to Virgil Crisafulli, a Utica College Professor, U.S. Navy veteran, and local politician.
Westinghouse Family Papers
This collection includes correspondence, an autograph book, legal documents and photographs from the Westinghouse Family from 1833-1913.