Collections

War Diaries

This collection contains images of diaries belonging to American men who served in various wars, including the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.

handwritten document

A collection of documents, both whole and fragmentary, created and collected by the Wendell Family of Albany, NY. The collection dates from 1687-1837. Notable people in the documents include Governor Thomas Dongan (1634-1715) and, Philip Hooker (1766-1836).

West Monroe, N.Y 1839-1989 Book Cover

Historical essays and photographs of West Monroe, NY. Includes bibliography and index.

William Wallace Farley Papers

Papers of an Albany businessman and politician.

Willsborough Town Book

This collection consists of the Willsborough Town Book, beginning on the 10th day of May 1765.

First page of affidavit form filled out by handwriting

This collection is composed of materials that document the treatment and condition of women in the 18th and 19th centuries, and their pursuit of justice and rights within the court systems.

Women's Rights Collection

Photographs and documents relating to women’s suffrage. The items in this collection are from or connected to Seneca Falls, New York.

WPA Fine Arts Projects in Rochester

This collection includes drawings, photographs, and posters created for the WPA  Federal Arts Project in the Rochester, New York region during the late 1930s.