Collections

20th Century Remains of the Genesee Valley Canal

A collection of photographs portraying the remains of the Genesee Valley Canal.

Awning leading to hotel entrance

Photographs of bars and restaurants in Albany, New York, submitted to the Albany County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC Board) as part of license and permit applications.

The Architecture of Livingston County, NY

In the late 1970s, with support from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts, photographer Daniel Fink (1937-1995) undertook a project of creating a photographic record of notable architectural specimens in Livingston County, NY.

Portrait of Bruce Beckwith at work at sea, 1970s.

Photographs of the commercial fishing industry in Montauk.

A building torn down between other buildings

Photographs taken by the county historian's office in the 1970s of Urban Renewal demolitions.

Bethlehem Public Library

This collection contains items related to the history of Bethlehem Public Library (formerly Delmar Free Library), Town of Bethlehem, Albany County, New York. 

Celebrate the Spirit of '76 in Freeport, L.I.

Materials from the Freeport Historical Society and the Freeport Memorial Library documenting America's bicentennial

Binghamton Boys Club Planting Trees

Photographs from clubs around Broome County.

Capital District Library Council Albany NY

This collection contains items that share the history of the Capital District Library Council.

Chapter Activities of Central New York Chapter, NRHS

This collection documents the activities of the CNY Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, including views of the station museum restorations at Martisco and Central Square; the restoration and operation of locomotives and rolling stock; and Chapter-sponsored "Great New York Sta

Family Photo 1

This series includes a great number of photographs of various citizens from approximately 1860 to 2010 including candid pictures of individuals, group shots at various events.

CLRC Archives

The CLRC Archives Collection includes images of member libraries and librarians. The images come from a 1975 slide presentation about the council, formerly known as CENTRO.

Coretta Scott King Collection

These photographs and letters detail Coretta Scott King’s visit to Keuka College in June 1970.

Crawford Collection

The Crawford Collection contains photographs and glass negatives taken around Liverpool, New York by various photographers including Toby Crawford III’s father, George “Waxy” Miller and James T. Rogers.

Dewitt Community Library History Collection

The DeWitt Community Library History collection contains photographs and images related to the history of and events occurring within the library.

Jones Memorial Hospital collapsing

Photographs of Wellsville in Allegany County after the severe flooding caused by Hurricane Agnes in 1972.

East End Historic District Inventory Photographs

Photos of historic buildings in Newburgh, N.Y. taken between 1978 - 1980.

Families of Upstate New York

This collection contains photographs and contextual information related to families in the upper Hudson Valley and southern Adirondack regions.

Flooded street in 1972 Auburn

Fifteen color slides of the flooding caused by Hurricane Agnes in June of 1972 as the Owasco River in Auburn crested.

Flooding Outside Gillette Hall

Images from Houghton College's archives from the flooding of 1972.

Flood of 1972, Genesee River in Letchworth State Park

In 1972, Hurricane Agnes caused the Genesee River to flood. This collection of photographs depicts the flooding of Letchworth State Park and Geneseo.

George Michaels Speaking in NYS Assembly Chamber

Materials relating to NYS Assemblyman George M. Michaels, who represented Cayuga County. He's best known for his pivotal vote for the passage of abortion rights in New York State.

Haverstraw, NY History Collection

This collection contains postcards and images relating to Haverstraw, New York.

Historical Photographs of East Rockaway

Photographs and memorabilia depicting life in Lynbrook (or Pearsall’s Corner its earlier name) and East Rockaway, NY

History of Canisius College

Canisius College rich history is documented in the place and by events and people. This collection shares some of that history.