Collections

Charles Rand Penney Trail

Charles Rand Penney was a prominent collector. The Charles Rand Penney Trail unites his collections of Pan-American Exposition souvenirs, Papua New Guinea artifacts, Niagara County historical items, Larkin Company ephemera, and Niagara Falls artwork.

Eleanor Roosevelt and Anna Pennybacker on CWC Porch

The Chautauqua Women’s Club, founded in 1889, has enjoyed a long, proud and vital history as an integral part of the Chautauqua experience.

Clarkson Ice Carnival Photographs

Three photographs of the King and Queen of the Clarkson-Normal Ice Carnival

Clarkson Ice Carnival Programs

A collection of programs from the Clarkson-Normal Ice Carnival

The College of Saint Rose Archives - Oral History Collection

This collections contains portraits, audio, and transcripts of oral histories given by faculty and students of the College of Saint Rose about the college and their experiences.

The College of Saint Rose Archives - Student Literary and Creative Publications

This collection contains documents written by students of the College of Saint Rose.

Front cover of Artbook created by Kathy Zazarine in 2018. It is a drawing of a pink flower with a yellow center and a winged insect landing on it. There is text that says "It's in our Nature," and a sticker with the library call number: CAP 709.747 ZAZ

This is a collection of visual diaries created by patrons of the Guilderland Public Library in 2018.

Corning Flood of 1972

A collection of photographs which chronicle the flood of 1972 in Corning, NY and its effect on the collection at the Museum of Glass.

Crane School of Music at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics

This collection contains photographs of the Crane School of Music providing music for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

Crystal Beach

Photographs and ephemera relating to Crystal Beach during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

out of for stars pamphlet cover art

Pamphlets of published poetry from the Cuba Poetry Society.

Culinary Institute of America Menu Collection

A sampling of historical menus drawn from the CIA's world-renowned menu collection.

Daemen Theatre Posters Collection

A small collection of posters advertising theatrical productions at Daemen College (formerly Rosary Hill College). Posters date from 1972 to 1987.

Daniel K. Tennant Art Collection

This collection contains 20 gouache watercolor paintings depicting still lifes, landscapes, and portraits. Daniel K. Tennant is an artist who lives in Central New York.

Daredevils of Niagara - Photos & writing from the Orrin E. Dunlap collection

Niagara Falls has a history of enticing people to dare the rapids. These daredevils have crossed the Falls over tightropes, barrels, boats, and other contraptions.

Drama and Dance Department Collection

Photographs and slides featuring scenes from Hofstra University’s Annual Shakespeare Festival.

Ed Wool Collection

This collection documents the career of North Country musician Ed Wool through photos, audio interviews, memorabilia, and text.

Edith Flack Ackley

Materials relating to Ackley, a Greeport, NY artist.

Erma DeWitt Photographs

Erma Dewitt’s historic photos, which act as a snapshot into the people, places, and events of Ulster County in the 40’s and 50’s.

The Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts Quarterly Bulletin, July/August/September 1956

Everson Museum of Art bulletins that highlight exhibitions, education programs, new acquisitions for the collection, special events, and other experiences.

American Ceramics: The Collection of the Everson Museum of Art

This collection contains catalogs, periodicals, and pamphlets from the Everson Museum of Art.  These materials provide information about the museum's art exhibitions and collections from the 1970s-2010s, as well as biographies and essays about featured artists and art forms.

The Family

This collection contains multiple photographs and documents of The Family sculpture located on Corning Community College’s Spencer Hill Campus.

Page 158 of a book

Books from Fanny Seward's personal library and a few objects from the general collection.

Sepia photo

Documents the family of Civil War General John G. Farnsworth (1832-1895) of Albany, NY. Features correspondence with and about General Farnsworth. In addition, the collection contains material related to noted photographer Emma Justine Farnsworth.

Fay Scrapbooks

Scrapbooks containing photographs, letters, documents, ephemera, and newspaper clippings relating to radio broadcasting and events in Rochester, New York during the 1920s and 1930s.