Collections

Helen Alexander Diary, 1868

Diaries of Helen Alexander, who lived in rural Cayuga County from 1838 to 1923.  

Cover of the 1910 diary

Diaries written by Henry Wilcox in Oneonta, NY.

Diary Cover

The diaries of Jonathan Pearson, a notable Union College graduate who served as a professor, librarian, and treasurer at the college after graduating top of his class in 1835. It includes reflections on his time as both a student and faculty member, along with accounts of his travels.

Page from Margaret Jones Diary 1945

Daily diaries written by Margaret Jones, a lifelong Edmeston resident. She worked in the rural schools of Edmeston for 51 years, despite having a physical condition that made speech difficult.

Jones Memorial Hospital collapsing

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

Cover of Directory for the city of Auburn, 1910

Directories of the city of Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County.

Directories of the Network of Religious Communities (NRC) and Predecessor Organizations
The Network of Religious Communities (NRC) is an inter-religious/ecumenical organization of denominations and religious organizations located in Western New York.
St. Alphonsus Church Fire

This series includes photographs showing both natural and man-made disasters that occured in Tupper Lake from1899 to approximately 2010. This includes floods, fires, murder, car accidents, low water, and wind storms.

Farm Workers in Marlboro, NY

Documents and images related to the history of Marlborough, N.Y.

Documents About Enslaved People in Schenectady
The collection is composed of 18th and 19th documents that mention enslaved and formerly enslaved people in Schenectady County. Some materials in this collection may contain offensive language or imagery. In the interests of historical integrity, we are not removing these images or words.
Doll Collection
This collection consists of a large number of both partial and complete children's' dolls.
Don Schultz (1933-2013)

Scrapbooks assembled by Don Schultz depicting boyhood during WWII (World War, 1939-1945)

Donald S. Childs MD Papers
This collection contains student notebooks from Donald S. Childs, who graduated from the Syracuse University College of Medicine in 1909 and was a radiologist.
Dongan Charter Parade 1936 Albany New York
This collection contains pictures from the Dongan Charter Celebration Parade held in Albany, New York on July 22, 1936.
Donnan Farm Galway NY
This collection contains photographs relating to the Donnan Farm area in Galway, New York.
Doughty Family
Images from members of the Doughty family of Jericho, NY
Douglass Monthly
The Douglass' Monthly is a newspaper created by Frederick Douglass, following the success of his earlier weekly publications. The newspaper relates to the abolitionist movement as well as other social reform topics.
Dr. Austin Flint Collection
This collection contains several artifacts from the Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection, University at Buffalo, that highlight the life of Dr. Austin Flint. A renowned physician, Flint was one of the founding members of the University at Buffalo Medical School.
Dr. Daniel Roberts Collection
This collection includes correspondence and documents relating to Welsh immigrant Dr. Daniel Roberts and his decendents.
Dr. David Sherwood Kellogg Journals and Archaeological and Historical Materials
This collection contains journals and archaeological and historical materials of Dr. David Sherwood Kellogg.
Dr. Edward Newbery advertisement

Collection of materials relating to Dr. Edward Newbery.

Surgical needles in case

Artifacts belonging to Dr Edwin Mirand housed at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Dr. Frank Dean Collection
This collection includes the awards, photos and accolades belonging to the founder of New York Chiropractic College, Dr. Frank Dean.
Dr. Lorraine Welch Collection
This collection includes the awards, photos and accolades belonging to Dr. Lorraine Welch, who served briefly as interim president in 1958 following the death of her husband, Dr. Frank Dean, the College's founder.