Collections

Otsego Lake Historical Collection
Primary sources relating to the historical significance of Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, NY.
Proceedings of the Commissioners of the Land Office of New York State
The Proceedings provide a record of land disposed or acquired by the State of New York, including lands for New York’s canal system.
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.