Collections

Otsego Lake Historical Collection
Primary sources relating to the historical significance of Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, NY.
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.
Port Washington Maritime Collection;
The Port Washington Maritime Collection features materials from the Local History Center that relate to the region’s rich maritime history and traditions.
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This collection contains the Barry C. and Mary Jean (MJ) Ross Hudson River Postcard Collection.

Religious Albany, New York
This collection contains photographs and drawing of religious facilities in Albany, New York.
Rensselaer County Historical Society Edgar Holloway Collection of Watercolors and Prints
This collection is Edgar Holloway’s commissioned works to paint and document Troy, New York and the surrounding area’s architectural and industrial heritage in 1972.
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.
Richmond Collection
The Richmond collection is made up of financial records and personal correspondence relating to the Ship Richmond’s whaling voyage from 1846-1849.
Rochester Civic Garden Center Bulletins 1945-2007

The Rochester Civic Garden Center has been a trusted source of local horticultural information since its inception in 1945. This collection includes its Bulletins from the years 1945 through 2007.

Greetings from Rochester, New York

This collection contains postcards showing scenes from Rochester and the surrounding area since the early 20th century.

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.
Sacandaga Park, NY Postcard Collection
This collection contains a selection of postcards depicting various sites around Sacandaga Park.
San Luis Observatory
This collection contains materials related to the San Luis project.
Saugerties, NY History Collection

Maps, photographs, postcards, and ephemera relating to Saugerties history.

SCCC Postcard Collection
This collection contains images of postcards of Elston Hall, Hotel Van Curler, and the Western Gateway Bridge and surrounding area.
Schaffer Library Postcard Collection
This collection includes postcards of the campus, its vicinity, artifacts, individuals, events, activities, and sites and scenes associated with the College, Schenectady, and surrounding areas.
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.
Soule Collection

Historic postcards related to the canals of New York State and Canada (1902-1948), from the collection of F. Channing Soule, an instrumental figure in establishing the Canal Society of New York State.

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.