Collections

Exterior of the Andrew J. Thomas estate, 1929.

Photographs of Andrew J. Thomas's estate in Montauk, NY 1929.

Ben Gilman Photographs

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

Studio Camera

Collection of photographs related to the Case Research Laboratory in Auburn, NY, where the first commercially successful sound-on-film system was developed by Theodore Case.

W.R. Coe and friend in Italy, 1923

World tour albums and stereo slides of the Coe family.

Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth Collection

This collection contains items related to the life of Colonel Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth.

Darwin D. Martin Photograph Collection

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

Franklin D. Roosevelt's Family History in the Hudson Valley

Photographs, Correspondence, and other historical materials relating to the Roosevelt and Delano families.

George Michaels Speaking in NYS Assembly Chamber

Materials relating to NYS Assemblyman George M. Michaels, who represented Cayuga County. He's best known for his pivotal vote for the passage of abortion rights in New York State.

President Theodore Roosevelt addressing a crowd at the Jordanville Public Library

This collection contains photographs relating to the dedication of the Jordanville Public Library on August 26, 1908.

Margaret Woodbury Strong Papers, 1897-1969

Margaret Woodbury Strong amassed an outstanding collection of dolls and toys which formed the basis for The Strong Museum in Rochester, New York.

Mark Twain Collection

This collection consists of letters and marginalia of Samuel Clemens, artifacts associated with him and photos having to do with Clemens' time in Elmira and the family and friends that comprised his circle.

Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926), Minister to Constantinople, 1888

Materials documenting the life of Oscar S. Straus (1848-1926)

The Roosevelts Visit Syracuse

Photographs and documents relating to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt’s visits to Syracuse, New York in the early to mid-20th century.

Portrait of Roycroft founder Elbert Hubbard in iconic wide-brimmed Stetson hat with a scarf tied in a bow at his throat

Collection of items relating to the Roycroft community of artisans located in East Aurora, NY

Rushton Collection

This collection contains photographs, postcards, advertisements, and artifacts pertaining to Adirondack boatbuilder John Henry Rushton.

Women's Rights Collection

Photographs and documents relating to women’s suffrage. The items in this collection are from or connected to Seneca Falls, New York.