Collections

Abby and Will Csaplar Lake George Collection
This collection contains images of Lake George, New York.
Champlain Canal Collection
The Champlain Canal Collection contains images of the construction of Lock # 2 on the Champlain Canal near Mechanicville, New York.
Childwold Photograph Collection
A collection of photographs relating to the Hamlet of Childwold, New York in the Adirondacks.
Erie Canal
This collections contains images of the Erie Canal in the Fort Plain area.
Fletcher Steele Collection
Photographs and technical drawings of gardens designed by Landscape Architect Fletcher Steele in the 20th century.
Fletcher Steele Scrapbooks
This collection contains scrapbooks from noted landscape architect Fletcher Steele's travels and client work, featuring photographs spanning from 1882 to 1968.
Geneva James G. Vail collection
A collection of photographs of Geneva, New York taken by James G. Vail in the late 19th century.
George Marshall Family Photograph Collection
George and Bob Marshall were the original Adirondack High Peak 46ers, as well as active conservationists. This collection of photographs depicts their time in the Adirondacks with their friends and family in the early 20th century.
Lewis Boys

This collection includes photographs from Gary Lyon and LeRoy Clapp and depict buildings, people and landscapes in the rural community of Pompey, New York.

Guilderland Historical Society Collection
This collection has photographs and documents pertaining to the history of the Town of Guilderland.
Hudson River voyage c.1937-39
The Hudson River Voyage collection contains still images of steamboats that went up and down the the Hudson River between 1937 and 1939.
HWS Vail Photograph Collection
A collection of photographs taken by J.G. Vail, including many portraits, as well as scenes from Geneva, New York in the late 19th century.
Irvington-on-Hudson: People and Places

Historical photographs of people, events, buildings, and landscapes in Irvington, NY.

Jesswin Camp Photograph Collection
A collection of early 20th century photographs depicting Jesswin Camp on Fourth Lake in the Adirondacks.
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.
Mason-Malone Collection
The Mason-Malone Collection consists of images from the Mason Studio archive of prints and negatives.
Mountain Top Library Digital Collection

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

Norman Foote Surveying Photograph Collection
A collection of early 20th century photographs taken by surveyor Norman S. Foote in the Adirondack region.
O'Brien Building Photo Collection
A collection of photographs and photographs of architectural drawings pertaining to the construction of the O’Brien Building.
Pictorial History of Sonnenberg
Sonnenberg is a Victorian mansion and homestead known for its extensive gardens. These photographs compiled by Mary Clark Thompson show the elaborate gardens she planned in memory of her husband, Frederick Ferris Thompson in the early 20th century.
Religious Albany, New York
This collection contains photographs and drawing of religious facilities in Albany, New York.
Residential Albany, New York
This collection contains photographs of residential areas of Albany, New York.
Richard Linke Collection of Adirondacks Re-Viewed Photographs
A collection of photographs depicting Adirondack Park taken by photographer Richard Linke in the early 1970s.
Russell Postcards
A collection of postcards featuring Russell, NY.
San Luis Observatory
This collection contains materials related to the San Luis project.