Collections

Colonial Manuscripts

Archival documents relating to the early development of the town of New Paltz, NY.

Colonie New York Cemetery Collection
The Colonie New York Cemetery Collection is composed of documents and photographs related to the smaller cemeteries in the Colonie-area.
Colton Photographs
A large collection of photographs and postcards showing individuals and places of interest associated with Colton, New York over a roughly 150 year period.
Colton-Pierrepont Central School Yearbooks Collection

This collection consists of every issue of the Coltonian between 1941 and 2007.

Front cover of Artbook created by Kathy Zazarine in 2018. It is a drawing of a pink flower with a yellow center and a winged insect landing on it. There is text that says "It's in our Nature," and a sticker with the library call number: CAP 709.747 ZAZ

This is a collection of visual diaries created by patrons of the Guilderland Public Library in 2018.

Main Street Parade, 1930s

Photos, articles, documents, speeches, directories, and ephemera about community groups and the people of Hornell.

Conglomerate Class Photos
A collection of photographs represent graduating classes of Albany College of Pharmacy from the late nineteenth to the early-twentieth centuries.
Corning Community College Yearbooks Collection
This collection contains yearbooks from Corning Community College from the 1960s and 1970s.
COVID Memory Project of Chemung County
Oral histories of Chemung County residents describing their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic and related events.
Covid-19 Pandemic Photographs
Photographs of Tompkins County people and places in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Images taken by various members of the local community.
COVID-19 Pandemic Summaries and Resources
Summaries of Covid-19-related information and resources for the Tompkins County community.
Daredevils of Niagara - Photos & writing from the Orrin E. Dunlap collection
Niagara Falls has a history of enticing people to dare the rapids. These daredevils have crossed the Falls over tightropes, barrels, boats, and other contraptions.
Darwin D. Martin Photograph Collection

Photographs depicting Darwin Martin, his family, and his Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes.

1962-06-13 23rd International Convention Photo

Yearbooks and pamphlets from the Oneonta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Dentistry at the University of Rochester
A collection of images depicting the Rochester Dental Dispensary and School for Dental Hygienists in the early and mid-20th century.
Helen Alexander Diary, 1868

Diaries of Helen Alexander, who lived in rural Cayuga County from 1838 to 1923.  

Diary Cover

The diaries of Jonathan Pearson, a notable Union College graduate who served as a professor, librarian, and treasurer at the college after graduating top of his class in 1835. It includes reflections on his time as both a student and faculty member, along with accounts of his travels.

Page from Margaret Jones Diary 1945

Daily diaries written by Margaret Jones, a lifelong Edmeston resident. She worked in the rural schools of Edmeston for 51 years, despite having a physical condition that made speech difficult.

Cover of Directory for the city of Auburn, 1910

Directories of the city of Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County.

Documents About Enslaved People in Schenectady
The collection is composed of 18th and 19th documents that mention enslaved and formerly enslaved people in Schenectady County. Some materials in this collection may contain offensive language or imagery. In the interests of historical integrity, we are not removing these images or words.
Dr. Austin Flint Collection
This collection contains several artifacts from the Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection, University at Buffalo, that highlight the life of Dr. Austin Flint. A renowned physician, Flint was one of the founding members of the University at Buffalo Medical School.
Dr. David Sherwood Kellogg Journals and Archaeological and Historical Materials
This collection contains journals and archaeological and historical materials of Dr. David Sherwood Kellogg.
Dr. Edward Newbery advertisement

Collection of materials relating to Dr. Edward Newbery.

Dr. Mary Walker posed photograph

Photos, documents, and correspondence relating to Dr. Mary E. Walker, Oswego town native and the only woman to ever receive the United States Medal of Honor.

Drama and Dance Department Collection
Photographs and slides featuring scenes from Hofstra University’s Annual Shakespeare Festival.