Collections

Margaret Hort Trudeau Sanatorium Photograph Collection
The Trudeau Sanatorium, located in the Adirondack region, was known for its open-air treatment of tuberculosis patients. This collection of early 20th century photographs, depicting scenes at the Sanitorium, was taken by patient Margaret Hort.
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.
College sign in brick wall at entrance opened in 2020, adjacent to Marian Hall

The collection chronicles the growth of the Maria College from its origin to the present day. 

Maria College Nursing 50th Anniversary Collection
Celebrating 50 years of Nursing education at Maria College. Collection contains photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, articles, correspondence, booklets, announcements and press releases relating to the nursing program from its inception in 1970 to 2020.
Marlboro, NY History Collection

Historic images of people, places, and events in the town of Marlborough.

Marty Himes Racing Collection
Photographs and programs of racing events on Long Island.
Mary Anne Thorne Chadeayne Collection

Photographs, correspondence, textiles, and other items pertaining to the family of Mary Ann Thorne Chadeayne.

Anna Trasher Letter,July 22, 1904

Letters written to Mary Hunt, mostly by her young niece working in St. Louis, Missouri.

Massapequa Library History Collection
Photographs, books, pamphlets, magazines and other memorabilia from the Massapequa Library.
Mathias Oppersdorff Adirondack Faces Photograph Collection
This collection of portraits, taken by Mathias Oppersdorff, portrays the residents of Adirondack Park in the late 20th century.
Mead Family, Camping at HIther Hills, circa 1940s

Family photographs of camping in Montauk, N.Y. during the 1940s-1950s.

Merrick Historical Photographs
Historic photographs from the Merrick Library.
Military Memories & Veterans' Voices Oral History Collection

Military Memories & Veterans' Voices was a program held at the Library on December 3rd, 2017. The collection consists of five oral histories and photographs.

Millard Fillmore

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

MMSCL., Books and Documents
Documents pertaining to the history, significant locations, and events primarily within the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley communities.
MMSCL., Local History
Books, photographs, memoribilia, and other documents from the Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library.
MMSCL., Oral Histories
Video presentations from residents who have lived in the tri-hamlet communities most of their lives.
MMSCL., Vertical Files

Newspaper articles, documents, and pamphlets from the The Virginia La Tassa Local History Room, at the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library.

Montauk Maritime Collection
Historic photographs of maritime activites around the area of Montauk.
Montauk Military Collection
Historic photographs of various military installations on Montauk.
Montauk Social Life, Customs and Community Organizations
Historic photographs, advertisements, and maps of social life on Montauk.
Moss Lake Camp Photograph Collection
Moss Lake Camp was a girl’s camp in the Adirondacks during the mid-to-late 20th century. This collection of photographs depict the Camp, campers, and counselors, as well as various sporting activities.
Mountain Top Library Digital Collection

Historic postcards, genealogical records, and documents relating to mountain top communities in the Catskill region.

Muriel Vanderbilt at Pebble Beach Stables, California, 1925 – 1929.

Documentary materials of Mr. Vanderbilt’s daughter, Muriel.

Nancy Edwards Collection
This collection contains paintings by Nancy Edwards, an artist from New Woodstock, NY. Subjects include local and regional landscapes, portraits, and still life objects.