Collections

Hudson-Fulton Celebration, 1909

Photographs documenting the 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration in Newburgh.

	 Man in crane bucket trimming snow covered branches around a telephone poll. Lots of snow on ground and road. Other trucks, cranes, and workers further down the road.

This series documents the various forms of infrastructure over Tupper Lake since approximately 1860 to the present day.

John Burroughs Memorabilia at Hartwick College
This is a collection of personal memorabilia and published works related to John Burroughs, donated in 1955 by Miss Ethelwynn Doolittle.
Kent Historical Society Digital Collection

This collection includes historic photos of Kent farmlands, local residents, and the Ludington family.

Street Scene In The Ashokan District, Near Brown's Station, In The Catskills NY Site Of N Y Water Supply

Images and documents relating to life in the Town of Olive up until the reservoir was built, including communities that were lost during the construction of the reservoir.

Nassau Fair
This collection contains material from 1896 - 1910 related to the Rensselaer County Fair.
Newark Public Library History
This collection includes photographs, newspaper clippings, and documents relating to the Newark Public Library throughout the 20th century.
Northern Survey Company, Albany, NY
This collection contains photographs taken by the Northern Survey Company of Albany, NY of family houses, farms, businesses and public buildings in New York State and New England, 1878 to 1900.
Picture of the New Church being blessed

This collection includes photographs, documents, correspondence, and other ephemera documenting Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, which was founded in April 1919 in Utica, NY.

Pan-American Exposition Collection
Collection of material relating to the Pan-American Exposition, held in Buffalo, NY from May 1 – November 1, 1901.
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.
Plattsburgh Barracks
This collection consists of photographs of military operations, training, and facilities in and around Plattsburgh Barracks, which operated as a military instillation, under various different branches of the armed service, from `5.
Red Hook Schools: 1870-1940

Images showing teachers, students and their ‘one-room’ schoolhouses throughout the Town of Red Hook in Dutchess County.

Two parents holding baby

Portrait photographs taken by Richard M. Bloomer between 1905-1931 in his studio in Hudson Falls, Washington County, NY.

Robert Joki Stereoscopic Collection of Saratoga Springs NY
This online collection contains stereoscopic images (one side of the stereoview card) from The Robert Joki Collection. These images highlight important landmarks in the Spa City.
Sag Harbor Photograph Collection
Historical photographs of the Sag Harbor, NY community.
Sports and Recreation in Schenectady New York
This collection features photographs of various sports and recreational activities in Schenectady County.
SU College of Law: A Historical Retrospective
Photographs, documents, and other materials relating to the founding and history of Syracuse University College of Law.
SUNY New Paltz College History Collection

This collection documents the history of higher education in New Paltz, NY.

Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper Company Photograph Collection
The Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper Company was a successful business in Ticonderoga, New York during the late 19th and early 20th century. This collection of photographs depicts the Company’s mill, machines, and the surrounding area.
Utica Church and Synagogue Collection
Early 20th century photographs of churches and synagogues in Utica, New York taken by photographer Allen J. Manning
Valley Cottage, NY History Collection

Litographs and images of Valley Cottage residents, homes, and local landmarks.

Veghte Family in canoes, ca. 1907

Collection documents the Veghte Family of the Albany, New York area. The bulk of the items date from 1899-1908.

Verne Morton Photograph Collection
Verne Morton’s photography concentrated on the day-to-day activities of the residents of Groton and the surrounding area. With his cumbersome glass plate view camera and tripod, Morton took remarkable photographs of farm life, family activities, and children in school and at play.
Village of New York McGraw History
Items of interest relating to the history of the Village.