Collections

Henrietta Local History Collection
A collection of turn-of-the-century photographs relating to the history of Henrietta, New York.
Henry Page Historical Files
The Henry Page Historical Files were collected by local historian Henry Page throughout his lifetime in Perry. They cover many topics, such as local businesses, organizations and events. Some photos are also of people of note.
Herbert Pratt Estate Collection
Pictures, architectural drawings, and ephemera of the Pratt House and Webb Institute.
Hicksville Historic Photographs

Photographs, Newspaper clipping, and postcards from Hicksville, NY.

Children viewing Stuffy the Buffalo

Collection of nitrate film images from the Buffalo Museum of Science collection

High Falls Club Photograph Collection
A collection of early 20th century photographs depicting the High Falls Club and their hunting activities in the Adirondacks.
Highland Hospital School of Nursing Scrapbooks
A collection of scrapbooks compiled by Highland Hospital School of Nursing students in the 1920s.
Highland Hospital, 1889-1940

Turn-of-the-century photographs relating to Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York.

Historic Hempstead
Historic photographs of Hempstead, NY.
Historic Huguenot Street Photographs and Portraits

Images of New Paltz residents, events, and landmarks.

photo of house with caption

Reprints of color photographs taken around 2006 with property ownership information included as known. 

View of Profile Rock (1)

These photographs depict Little Falls and its surrounding areas, especially buildings, people, nature, and events.  Many were photographed by George Kubica, who gave them to the Little Falls Public Library.

Historic Photographs of New Rochelle
A collection of photographs examining life in New Rochelle, NY and documenting its development to a premier suburban community.
Historic Postcards from Sardinia, NY
A collection of photographic postcards depicting the rural town of Sardinia, New York in the early 20th century.
Historic Views of Forest Lawn
The collection contains images from the 19th and 20th Centuries showing historic views of Forest Lawn. These images are digitized from original glass plate negatives, photographic prints, lithographic drawings, stereoscopic views and commercial postcards.
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.
History of Crandall Public Library
This collection contains images illustrating the rich history of Crandall Public Library (founded in 1892).
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 Village of Lakewood
Photographs and ephemera relating to Lakewood, New York in the early 20th century.
Hofstra Estate Collection
Photographs from the Hofstra estate in Hempstead, New York.
Homelands Exhibition
The Rochester Homelands Exhibition displayed traditional arts and crafts of many immigrant cultures in the region. This collection includes photographs of the Homelands Exhibition in 1920.
Horne Collection

These photographs were taken from 1904-1914, during construction of the Panama Canal, in locations throughout and beyond the Canal Zone.