Collections

Historical documents, images, and artifacts relating to the Chester, New York community.



Directories from the City of Hudson containing residents' names, information on local businesses, and a variety of other data.
Scrapbook created by Laura Abigail Gosline during her time at the New Paltz Normal School from 1915-1917

The Long Island Postcard Collection documents mansions of the Gilded Age, local landmarks, and scenes of everyday life.


Historical artifacts including clothing, tools, and medical equipment.



Depicts life in Saratoga Springs, New York from a "local" perspective as captured by photographer Harry B. Settle and a few aspiring photographers.

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.