Collections

Montauk Land Use and Development
Historic photographs and maps showing land development in Montauk.
Montauk Maritime Collection
Historic photographs of maritime activites around the area of Montauk.
Moss Lake Camp Photograph Collection
Moss Lake Camp was a girl’s camp in the Adirondacks during the mid-to-late 20th century. This collection of photographs depict the Camp, campers, and counselors, as well as various sporting activities.
Mountain Top Library Digital Collection

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

Natural Disasters in Schenectady County
This collection contains photographs of floods, blizzards, landslides and tornadoes that occurred in Schenectady County.
Nehasane Park Photograph Collection
A collection of photographs showing Nehasane Park on Lake Lila in the Adirondacks.
Diving into the Hudson River

Images and historical documents related to the history of the Palisades region and the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey.

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.
Osmond D. Putnam Photographs
Images taken by Osmond D. Putnam in Warren and Essex Counties, New York, in the Adirondacks.
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.
Roosevelt Wild Life Station Collection

Early 20th century photographs produced by the Roosevelt Wild Life Station documenting North American wildlife and their environment.

Russell Postcards
A collection of postcards featuring Russell, NY.
San Luis Observatory
This collection contains materials related to the San Luis project.
Schenectady, New York Street Scenes
This collection contains photographs of homes and streets located in Schenectady, New York area.
People walking near a gorge

Images of waterfalls from Schuyler County

Seneca Ray Stoddard Adirondack Stereoviews
Seneca Ray Stoddard produced many images of the Adirondack area which encouraged tourism and the creation of the Adirondack State Park.
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.
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.
Stedman and Moses Collection of glass plate negatives
A collection of photographs of the town of Placid Lake, New York.
Steinmetz Digital Collection of Schenectady
The Steinmetz Collection of Schenectady tells the story of Dr. Charles Steinmetz, General Electric's Chief Engineer in the 1890s and early 1900s.
Stereograph of Watkins Glen

Stereographs from around New York State, especially of Watkins Glen, Havana Glen (now Montour Falls), and the gorges and waterfalls around Ithaca.