Collections

Cover of Views of Elmira

Popular reference books from the local history collection.

first page of Oral History Of Cortland County: The Immigrant Experience

Materials from the library's local history collection, including works by local authors.

Historical Society of the Massapequas Collection

Photographs, slides, postcards, books, magazines and other miscellany documenting the history of Massapequa.

A History of the Black Community of Syracuse

Photographs and documents from the mid-1800s to early-1900s, relating to African American life and history in Central New York.

History of the Moffat Library

Materials documenting the early history of the Moffat Library.

History of the Town of Amherst, New York, 1818-1965

Sue Miller Young’s book, A History of the Town of Amherst, New York, 1818-1965, describing the early years of Amherst.

History of the Village of Lakewood

Photographs and ephemera relating to Lakewood, New York in the early 20th century.

History of Tuberculosis at Crouse Hospital

The collection contains original articles written by Crouse Hospital physicians and public health workers, advertisements, and medical & surgical statistical information.

History of Waterville Collection

Materials documenting the history of the Waterville and Sangerfield, New York areas.

Hospital of the Good Shepherd

Photographs and documents relating to Good Shepherd Hospital in Syracuse, New York, throughout its existence from the late-19th century to mid-20th century.

Howland Stone Store Museum Collection

Collection of materials from the Howland Stone Store Museum in Sherwood, N.Y. related to woman suffrage and local history, including woman suffrage posters and publications.

New York Heritage Logo in Greyscale

This collection contains registers from the Hulbert House, a hotel and tavern, in Boonville, New York. The registers contain signatures from guests.

Huntington Archives

A sampling of early legal documents and photographs from the town of Huntington’s archives.

Ithaca College History Project

Images and documents from the downtown era of the College and its predecessors, Ithaca Conservatory of Music and the Ithaca Conservatory and Affiliated Schools. It provides a unique view of downtown Ithaca in the first half of the 20th century.

Jackson Health Resort Collection

The  Jackson Health Resort was a renowned health treatment facility in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This collection contains photographs and documents relating to the facility and its treatments.

James Milne SUNY Oneonta

A sampling of printed articles, photographs and correspondence from the James Milne archive at SUNY Oneonta.

Jane Secor Collection

Photographs, books, articles, papers, World War II items and poetry from Jane Secor’s personal collection.

Jennie Curtis Cannon Collection

Miscellaneous materials concerning Jennie Curtis Cannon (Mrs. Henry White Cannon), including a scrapbook and other material related to her activities in the women’s suffrage movement.

Greater Oneonta Historical Society Papers of Jessie Elvira Jenks

The Jenks family papers include letters written to Willard S. Jenks and his wife, Rhoda, from their daughter, Jessie Elvira Jenks. Jessie lived from 1873-1964.

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.

John R Dixon papers

Papers relating to Civil War veteran John R. Dixon’s service in the Union Army.

Joseph H. Treyz Collection of Civil War Patriotic Envelopes

The Joseph H. Treyz Collection contains 149 patriotic envelopes printed during the Civil War.

Joseph Jacques Ramee Architectural Plans for Union College

This is a collection of Union College architectural plans which includes Schaffer Library and the Nott Memorial, drawn by Joseph Jacques Ramée in 1813.

Junior League of Buffalo

Photographs and documents relating to The Junior League of Buffalo, a volunteer organization known for its community work in the Western New York region.