Collections

Island Trees Public Library

Documents and photographs from the library’s history.

John Burroughs Memorabilia at Hartwick College
This is a collection of personal memorabilia and published works related to John Burroughs, donated in 1955 by Miss Ethelwynn Doolittle.
John S. Apperson Jr. and Paul Schaefer Collections
A collection of photographs, pamphlets, letters, and other materials highlighting 20th century citizen political activism, grassroots conservation, daily life, and outdoor recreation in the Adirondacks in New York State.
Leah Catharine Deyo Jessup Collection

Correspondence related to Leah Catharine Deyo, as well as portraits of her family.

Library History
This collection documents the library’s early years (1957-1969), beginning through the initiative of the Westbrook Women’s Club.
Long Beach Public Library Collection
The Long Beach Public Library Collection contains photographs, cards & letters 1928- present.
Parkway Sweepstakes 1908

Items related to the history of the Long Island Motor Parkway.

Lucy Maynard Salmon and Adelaide Underhill Collection

This collection focuses on the partnership between Lucy Maynard Salmon and Adelaide Underhill, two important women in the early years of Vassar College.

Maria College Digital Collection
This collection contains items related to Maria College.
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.
Maureen O'Sullivan Cushing Collection of Maria College Albany NY
This collection contains photos and documents that pertain to Maureen O’Sullivan and James Cushing.
Melville Family Papers

Six audio recordings of Ward Melville, his family, and associates.

Mountain Top Library Digital Collection

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

Sepia photo

Correspondence, photographs, and artifacts related to Peter Erwin (1910-1944) of the Arbor Hill neighborhood of Albany, New York, his wife Marjorie L. Walker (1915-1995), and daughter Effie Marie Erwin (1940-2021). 

Rochester Artists
A collection of documents, including letters and exhibition announcements, and a photograph relating to Rochester artists in the late 19th century.
San Luis Observatory
This collection contains materials related to the San Luis project.
School Letters of Rachel Eltinge

The school letters of Rachel Eltinge, written during her stay at the New Paltz Female Academy.

Siena College Archives and Special Collections
Documents the history of Siena College in Loudonville, New York.
Skaneateles Library Association Collection
Archival materials relating to the history and community of Skaneateles, New York primarily in the late 19th and early 20th century.
State Reservation at Niagara
The State Reservation at Niagara is the oldest state park in the United States, officially established in 1885. The collection includes photographs, advertisements, blueprints, maps, letters, and other documents relating to the development and use of the Park.
Suckley Family World War I Collection

Materials documenting Henry Eglinton Montgomery Suckley's experience as an ambulance driver in World War I.

Town of Ballston Digital Collection
This collection contains photographs, documents, and a book sharing the history of the Town of Ballston.
Victor Hammer Collection
The collection contains information surrounding exhibitions of his work, photographs of Hammer, and information on and works from the Anvil Press.
Village of Voorheesville Historical Records

The collection includes records documenting the people, places, and events of the Village of Voorheesville and to a lesser extent the Town of New Scotland.

Vincent Astor Collection

Historic photos, correspondence, and ephemera detailing FDR and Vincent Astor's friendship.