Collections

Joseph Jacques Ramee Architectural Plans for Union College
This is a collection of Union College architectural plans which includes Schaffer Library and the Nott Memorial, drawn by Joseph Jacques Ramée in 1813.
New York Heritage Logo in Greyscale

Collection relating to Julia Boyer Reinstein

Junior League of Buffalo
Photographs and documents relating to The Junior League of Buffalo, a volunteer organization known for its community work in the Western New York region.
Kaleidoscope logo

A collection of episodes of Kaleidoscope, a program produced for and about the religious communities of Western NY by the Network of Religious Communities and the Canisius College Video Institute

Kathleen Oser Collection
Utica resident Kathleen Oser was involved in many civil rights and women’s rights movements, especially the National Organization for Women (NOW.) The collection contains materials relating to Osner’s involvement in NOW.
Mary F. Keller in Red Cross uniform

Items relating to Hicksville's Tercentennial and WWI Red Cross efforts.

Kenneth R. Dorn Regional History Study Center - David F. Nestle Memorial Collection
This collection is comprised of the historical records of the Fonda, Johnstown, and Gloversville Railroad.
League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara
Newsletters, newspaper articles, publications, meeting minutes and scrapbooks chronicling the history of the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization from the early 20th century to present day.
Lenox Memorial Hospital Collection
The Lenox Memorial Hospital Collection contains documents and newspaper clippings about the hospital that served the area in the early to mid-twentieth century.
Leonard Family
This collection contains photographs, news articles, and documents related to the Leonard Family of Middleburgh, New York area.
The Liberator
A collection of the noted abolitionist newspaper, The Liberator, dating from the mid-19th century and Civil War era.
Library History
This collection documents the library’s early years (1957-1969), beginning through the initiative of the Westbrook Women’s Club.
Lincoln Auditorium, Central High School Programs Collection

A collection of programs from events at the Lincoln Auditorium, spanning from the early to late-20th century.

Little Falls Public Library Collection

This collection contains photographs of when the Little Falls Public Library was a residence and competitions for the Little Falls Camera Club, and other materials relating to Little Falls.

Long Island Digital Collection
A digital collection of primary source materials from Special Collections that documents the history of Long Island.
Long Island Sandmining Collection
Photographs, documents, and artifacts relating to the sandmining industry on Long Island.
MAG Publications
An assortment of Memorial Art Gallery publications, including annual reports and member publications from the 20th century through the 21st century.
Major William A. Welch Document Collection

A selection of Major Welch's papers created during his time at PIPC.

Manhasset Photograph Collection
Our photograph collection comprises of 3 linear feet of material and spans the years 1834-2004.
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.
Maria College Anniversary Collection
The Maria College Anniversaries collections contains commemorative proclamations and speeches in regards to the 25th, 50th and 60th anniversaries of the College and the 25th anniversary of the Nursing Program.
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.
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.
Massapequa Library History Collection
Photographs, books, pamphlets, magazines and other memorabilia from the Massapequa Library.