Collections

Central New York Canal Collection
Central New York Canal Collection
Utica University - Center for Historical Research

The Erie Canal Collection comprises a set of financial documents and cultural materials relevant to the Erie Canal digitized by the American Museum of Finance.

Deed of manumission
Columbia County, NY Manumissions, 1806-1825
Hudson Area Library

Excerpts from a deed book at the Columbia County Clerk's office. These documents, dating between 1806 - 1825, record the emancipation of enslaved persons in the county from their enslavers.