Collections

Exterior of the Andrew J. Thomas estate, 1929.

Photographs of Andrew J. Thomas's estate in Montauk, NY 1929.

Ben Gilman Photographs

This collection of photographs reflect Ben Gilman's work, travels and meetings with important leaders worldwide.

Studio Camera

Collection of photographs related to the Case Research Laboratory in Auburn, NY, where the first commercially successful sound-on-film system was developed by Theodore Case.

Entrance to Catskill Village Cemetery

Short-form documentary videos featuring notable people buried in the Village of Catskill Cemetery.

W.R. Coe and friend in Italy, 1923

World tour albums and stereo slides of the Coe family.

Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth Collection

This collection contains items related to the life of Colonel Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth.

Darwin D. Martin Photograph Collection

Photographs depicting Darwin Martin, his family, and his Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes.

Dr. Mary Walker posed photograph

Photos, documents, and correspondence relating to Dr. Mary E. Walker, Oswego town native and the only woman to ever receive the United States Medal of Honor.

Elizabeth Blackwell

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910) was the first woman in the world to graduate from medical school and become a physician. The collection includes images of Dr. Blackwell and her writings dating to the late 19th century

Elizabeth Ryan Collection

A scrapbook related to Elizabeth Ryan, an American Freestyle swimmer from Rockland County.

Franklin D. Roosevelt's Family History in the Hudson Valley

Photographs, Correspondence, and other historical materials relating to the Roosevelt and Delano families.

George Michaels Speaking in NYS Assembly Chamber

Materials relating to NYS Assemblyman George M. Michaels, who represented Cayuga County. He's best known for his pivotal vote for the passage of abortion rights in New York State.

Hamilton-Burr Duel Collection

Correspondence between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr and their seconds before the historic duel in 1804, plus correspondence and eye-witness statements made after the duel, in 1805.

Jim Ridlon Art Collection

A collection of assemblages and acrylic paintings by Jim Ridlon, a former NFL player and professor emeritus at Syracuse University.

John Burroughs Journals

A selection of journals from noted naturalist and author John Burroughs.

President Theodore Roosevelt addressing a crowd at the Jordanville Public Library

This collection contains photographs relating to the dedication of the Jordanville Public Library on August 26, 1908.

Margaret Woodbury Strong Papers, 1897-1969

Margaret Woodbury Strong amassed an outstanding collection of dolls and toys which formed the basis for The Strong Museum in Rochester, New York.

Mark Twain Collection

This collection consists of letters and marginalia of Samuel Clemens, artifacts associated with him and photos having to do with Clemens' time in Elmira and the family and friends that comprised his circle.

Millard Fillmore

A collection of correspondence and documents relating to Buffalo, New York native, and 13th President of the United States, Millard Fillmore.

Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926), Minister to Constantinople, 1888

Materials documenting the life of Oscar S. Straus (1848-1926)

Phipps children playing football in the South Allée circa 1918

Films circa 1918 to 1946.

Robert Coe with his father, W.R. Coe, circa 1953.

Oral history interviews related to Planting Fields history

New York Heritage Logo in Greyscale

Oral histories from employees, friends, and associates of the Roosevelt and Vanderbilt families.

The Roosevelts Visit Syracuse

Photographs and documents relating to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt’s visits to Syracuse, New York in the early to mid-20th century.

Portrait of Roycroft founder Elbert Hubbard in iconic wide-brimmed Stetson hat with a scarf tied in a bow at his throat

Collection of items relating to the Roycroft community of artisans located in East Aurora, NY