Collections

Bard Class Photos

Class pictures from St. Stephen's and Bard College.

Bard College Architecture, Past and Present

Historic photographs related to all buildings of Bard College, past and present.

Bard College Presidents

Historic portraits of Bard College presidents.

Bard College Radio WXBC

Photographs documenting the early history of the WXBC radio station at Bard College.

Bard Family Papers

Letters, deeds, and other materials related to the Bard family.

Bard Student Fire Department

Photographs reflecting the history of Bard College's student-run fire department.

Barge Canal Construction: Middle Division

These photographs document construction of the middle section of the Barge Canal and the first few years of its use, from 1905-1925.

Barge Canal Construction: Western Division

These photographs document construction of the Barge Canal and the first few years of its use, from 1905-1926. Coverage encompasses the entire Western Division of the Barge Canal, from the eastern boundary of Wayne County all the way west to Lake Erie

Barns of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains: An Introduction

This collection details barns and other rural structures of years past in several counties in NY.

Battenkill Inspired
This collection contains images and documents related to the Battenkill River and surrounding area.
Beauchamp Branch Photodocumentation Project, 1994
Photographs of an African American community in Syracuse, New York that were collected as part of a photo-documentation project.
Beede Family Album
This collection contains numerous photographic portraits of various members of the Beede family, as well as images of home and business occupied by the family.
Bellmore Historical Photographs
Black and white photographs taken in Bellmore, NY.
Ben Gilman Photographs

This collection of photographs reflect Ben Gilman's work, travels and meetings with important leaders worldwide.

Bentley Snow Crystal Collection
Snow crystal images and their associated documentation taken by Wilson A. Bentley in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Best Family
This collection contains photographs and documents related to the Best family.
Best Threads: Fashions of Warwick, New York circa 1900

Glass plate negative portraits that provide a glimpse into Hudson Valley fashion at the turn of the 20th century.

256 Delaware Ave, Bethlehem, NY, ca. 1955. Hilchie's Terminal Hardware, Inc. and L.J. Mullen Pharmacy are seen in photo.

This collection contains items related to the history of Bethlehem, New York.

Bethlehem Public Library

This collection contains items related to the history of Bethlehem Public Library (formerly Delmar Free Library), Town of Bethlehem, Albany County, New York. 

Bethpage Historical Collection
Photograph of a school class taken in Bethpage, NY.
Big Flats and Chemung County Historical Collection
Photographs, postcards, and ephemera relating to the history of Big Flats and Chemung County.
View of Mt. Morris (Big Tupper) from a distance

This series contains photographs that document the various stages of Mt. Morris, or “Big Tupper,” as well as Big Tupper’s predecessor, SugarLoaf Ski Center.

Photograph of three children sitting on a hill

Photographs and ephemera highlighting Black history in Columbia County.

Child sits on a pony

Materials curated by Black Legacy Association of Columbia County (BLACC) to showcase the contributions made by the Black community to Columbia County from slavery to the present time.

Blacksmiths of Greenport

Archival materials about Greenport blacksmiths.