Collections

Civil War Letters and Journal of Charles F. Weller

This collection consists of letters and a journal written by Charles F. Weller during his time as a soldier in the United States Civil War.

Edward M. Ruttenber Collection

This collection contains manuscripts, including handwritten copies of regimental histories and individual personal histories of Orange County soldiers who fought in the Civil War.

Fred Walster Diary

This diary contains entries written by Fred Walster, who was a soldier in 153rd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, Company E. The diary spans from January through December 1865 and details his experiences during the war, as well as his civilian life shortly after the war ended.

Huntington War Manuscripts
Historical manuscripts relating to Huntington’s involvement in the Revolutionary and Civil War.
John McConihe Collection
This collection contains letters written by Captain John McConihe to his business partner, John B. Kellog.
Patrick Casey Collection

The Patrick Casey Collection consists of an autobiographical narrative and two diaries.

Personal War Sketches of the Members of Ellis Post No. 52 of Newburgh, NY

Commemorative ledger containing personal records, recollections, and cemetery records of local soldiers who served in the Ellis Post 52 during the Civil War.

Personal war sketches of the Republic Ward Post No. 191 of Ellenville, N.Y.

A ledger containing records from soldiers who served in Ward Post 191 during the Civil War.

Pierson War Journal
Digital version of a journal kept by Angelo Solimino during his service in World War II.
Provincial Exile: Roelof J. Eltinge's Banishment from the Paltz

Beginning in 1777, this collection follows Roelof Josiah Eltinge through his legal troubles of being an accused loyalist in New Paltz, NY.

War Diaries

This collection contains images of diaries belonging to American men who served in various wars, including the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.