Collections

Radical Abolitionist
A collection of the Radical Abolitionist newspaper published by the Central Abolition Committee during the mid-19th century.
Reher Center Collection

This collection includes items belonging to the Reher family as well as artifacts that were recovered during an archeological dig near their building.

Reid Gallery of Prominent Citizens of Rome, New York
The Reid Gallery of Prominent Citizens at the Jervis Public Library in Rome, New York, contains "photographic portraits of prominent men who have in some way been connected with the history of Rome, or its vicinity, who have been born in Rome or have lived in Rome and who have attained prominence in
Robert Montgomery Collection

This collection documents Robert Montgomery’s acting debut as well as many other aspects of his life at Trinity-Pawling School.

Roberta Walsh Family Collection
Photographs, documents, and other materials relating to a prominent Mohawk Valley family during the the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
Rochester Area Historian's Holdings
A collection of card index finding aids to the Monroe County Mail Newspaper, Fairport Herald Newspaper, and the Town of Perington, New York records from the 19th century through to the mid-20th century.
Rochester Art Club
The Rochester Art Club collection includes exhibition invitations, a group photograph, and other materials relating to the Club in the late 19th century.
Rochester Artists
A collection of documents, including letters and exhibition announcements, and a photograph relating to Rochester artists in the late 19th century.
Deininger Bros. Bakery, advertising card

This collection consists of images of ephemera taken from the vertical file collection ("pamphlet file") of the Rochester Public Library's Local History & Genealogy Division.

Rockville Centre Historic Village Photographs
This collection contains photographs and documents sharing the history of Rockville.
Rondout Reservoir Collection

This collection includes postcards, images, and documents related to the creation of the Rondout Reservoir.

Rushton Collection
This collection contains photographs, postcards, advertisements, and artifacts pertaining to Adirondack boatbuilder John Henry Rushton.
Safe Haven
Photographs and documents relating to the Jewish refugees at the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter or "Safe Haven" during World War II.
Salina Local History

Yearbooks and programs relating to Mattydale School during the early 20th century.

Saugerties, NY History Collection

Maps, photographs, postcards, and ephemera relating to Saugerties history.

Sayville Library Long Island Collection

Items from the Local History Collection of the Sayville Library.

Scarsdale Library Covid-19 Memory Project

A community collection to document how Covid-19 has affected the everyday lives of Scarsdale residents.

First page of handwritten letter to "Friend Tillot," June 24, 1861 on patriotic letterhead depicting a soldier, American flags, military tents, and the US Capitol building

This collection contains documents created by or received by Schenectady County soldiers in the course of their service during the American Civil War, 1861-1865. 

Senate House Collection

A sampling of documents from the Colonial period and Revolutionary War.

Skaneateles Lake Collection
The Skaneateles Lake Collection documents various locations around the Finger Lake, illuminating the lake's significance to health practice, recreation, and the environment.
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.
Skaneateles Photograph Collection
The Skaneateles Photograph Collection documents various areas within and around Skaneateles Village and Town through photographs, stereographs, and photographic postcards.
Somers Circus Collection

Photographs, posters, and ephemera relating to the earliest establishment of the circus and menageries in America.

Somers Local History Collection

Images, documents, and artifacts relating to the people, places, and events of Somers, Westchester County, New York, and adjoining areas.