Collections

Materials closely related to the life and work of famed philosopher Hannah Arendt.

Collection of photographs documenting a parade in Auburn, NY, to celebrate the end of WWII in 1945.



Arthur Koweek's slide collection of buildings in Hudson, NY that were affected by urban renewal.

This series contains photographs that document various arts programs in Tupper Lake ranging from community drama, local music groups and school bands, arts and crafts, and theater.

Documents, postcards, and pictures pertaining to the construction of Ashokan Reservoir.

Journals recording testimonies from business owners who lost income due to the construction of the Ashokan Reservoir.


Historic maps detailing land ownership, structures, businesses, and bodies of water from New York City to Troy.

This collection contains photographs of a parade held during Auburn’s Old Home Week celebration in June 1906.

Photographs taken by the county historian's office in the 1970s of Urban Renewal demolitions.

Images of Lynbrook circa 1880-1915

Small collection of photographs from the Frederick Julius Augustin family.



Photographs, maps and ephemera about the Backbone Ridge, an area between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes National Forest.

Newsletters written by volunteers of the Backbone Ridge History Group, with articles and reminiscences.


This series contains photographs of several banks in Tupper Lake. Photographs include interior and exterior shots, grand openings, and bank officials from 1905 to approximately 1980.


Materials relating to John and Margaret Bard and Reverend James Starr Clark, which illustrate the beginnings of St. Stephen's College, Trinity Church and School, and Trinity Academy.