Collections
Photographs of Andrew J. Thomas's estate in Montauk, NY 1929.
This collection of photographs reflect Ben Gilman's work, travels and meetings with important leaders worldwide.
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.
Short-form documentary videos featuring notable people buried in the Village of Catskill Cemetery.
This collection contains items related to the life of Colonel Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth.
Photographs depicting Darwin Martin, his family, and his Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes.
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 (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
A scrapbook related to Elizabeth Ryan, an American Freestyle swimmer from Rockland County.
Photographs, Correspondence, and other historical materials relating to the Roosevelt and Delano families.
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.
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.
A collection of assemblages and acrylic paintings by Jim Ridlon, a former NFL player and professor emeritus at Syracuse University.
A selection of journals from noted naturalist and author John Burroughs.
This collection contains photographs relating to the dedication of the Jordanville Public Library on August 26, 1908.
Margaret Woodbury Strong amassed an outstanding collection of dolls and toys which formed the basis for The Strong Museum in Rochester, New York.
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.
A collection of correspondence and documents relating to Buffalo, New York native, and 13th President of the United States, Millard Fillmore.
Materials documenting the life of Oscar S. Straus (1848-1926)
Oral history interviews related to Planting Fields history
Oral histories from employees, friends, and associates of the Roosevelt and Vanderbilt families.
Photographs and documents relating to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt’s visits to Syracuse, New York in the early to mid-20th century.
Collection of items relating to the Roycroft community of artisans located in East Aurora, NY