Collections

Max Reinhardt Collection
The Max Reinhardt collection covers major aspects of the life and career of Austrian-born theatrical director and producer Max Reinhardt (1873-1943) .
Montauk Land Use and Development
Historic photographs and maps showing land development in Montauk.
The Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company: A Visual History
The Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company was the first company to generate hydroelectric power from Niagara Falls in 1882. This collection includes photographs and maps which detail the construction, use, and collapse of this historically important power station.
O'Brien Building Photo Collection
A collection of photographs and photographs of architectural drawings pertaining to the construction of the O’Brien Building.
Patterson Historical Society Digital Collection

This collection contains images, postcards, maps, and documents related to Patterson NY history.

Spencer Looking North

Photographs and ephemera of Spencer, NY, including class pictures, farms, hotels, and more glimpses of the community.

Phillip Winchester Collection
These photographs of railways were taken by Phillip Winchester, a division engineer for the New York Central Railroad based in Syracuse.
Polish Community of Syracuse, NY
Photographs displaying the people and community activities of the Syracuse Polish Home in the 20th century.
Two parents holding baby

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

Rochester Artists
A collection of documents, including letters and exhibition announcements, and a photograph relating to Rochester artists in the late 19th century.
Flight of the Hyperion

The Rochester Public Library Local History Division Picture File Collection contains diverse images relating to Rochester’s history.

Rose Spadaccino portrait

Records, photographs and documents of Rose Spadaccino Muccigrosso (1873-1950), an Italian immigrant and midwife serving Elmira's Italian community.

Rudolf Steiner Library of the Anthroposophical Society
This collection contains images relating to the life of Rudolf Steiner.
Montour Steel workers

Images of farms, businesses, and related people from Schuyler County.

Sports at St. Stephen's

Images of sports teams at St. Stephens, including team and individual player portraits.

SU College of Law: A Historical Retrospective
Photographs, documents, and other materials relating to the founding and history of Syracuse University College of Law.
Syracuse Central High School Archives

The Syracuse Central High School collection contains class photographs and diplomas from the late-19th century to mid-20th century.

Tuxedo Park Historic Photographs

Historic images of people, places and events in Tuxedo Park.

W.S. Teator Glass Plate Negative Collection

Images taken by William Seward (Will) Teator (1860-1930), between 1890 and 1910, of Upper Red Hook (N.Y.) scenes, people, family groups, buildings, etc.

Working on the Erie Canal
The “Working on the Erie Canal” collection contains photographs and documents relating to the canal and its workers.