Collections
Albion W. Tourgee (1838 - 1905) was a Civil War veteran, politician, and lawyer. He played a pivotal role in the Plessy v. Ferguson case and was a pioneering civil rights activist. This collection includes his correspondence, as well as legal documents, articles, and photographs.
This collection contains photographs and documents related to the Best family.
This collection contains items related to the history of Bethlehem, New York.
A collection of photographs and published materials relating to the history of Clarkson University
Gar Wood was a successful speedboat racer and business owner. This collection relates to his racing career and his business,GarWood Industries, which specialized in building motorboats.
This collection contains items that share the history of the Feeder Canal and the people involved.
Photographs and printed materials relating to houses of worship in Rockville Centre, NY
Photographs, objects, ephemera and printed materials from the 1860s through 1971 relating to the Hudson River Day Line.
Documents and photographs from the library’s history.
A collection of photographs, pamphlets, letters, and other materials highlighting 20th century citizen political activism, grassroots conservation, daily life, and outdoor recreation in the Adirondacks in New York State.
This collection is comprised of the historical records of the Fonda, Johnstown, and Gloversville Railroad.
This collection consists of historical photos, newspaper articles, postcards, and some personal notes of people, places, sports, and businesses pertaining to the Town of North Elba and Village of Lake Placid as created by Town and Village Historians Mary MacKenzie (1964-2001) and Beverley Reid (2001
This collection contains material from 1896 - 1910 related to the Rensselaer County Fair.
This collection contains photographs, documents, and a book sharing the history of the Town of Ballston.
Historic photographs documenting activities and experiences at Ward Manor.