Collections

Merrick Historical Photographs

Historic photographs and documents from the Merrick Library.

Merrick Veterans Collection

This collection is composed of documents and images of Merrick residents who served their country in various wars. The collection will expand as identities become known and further research has been performed.

Micro-meteorite Collecting

Dudley launched probes and balloons into the upper atmosphere in order to collect and examine the micro-meteorites to be found there. This collection contains documentation from this process.

a man throws potatoes onto a conveyor belt

Photographs of migrant workers from the 1940s and 1980s, some of which were taken by other workers for a photography exhibit.

Military Memories & Veterans' Voices Oral History Collection

Military Memories & Veterans' Voices was a program held at the Library on December 3rd, 2017. The collection consists of five oral histories and photographs.

Posed Portraits in front of Mill

Photographs, postcards and documents about the mills of Waterloo, NY, especially the Waterloo Wool Manufacturing Company, a prominent business first established by Quakers to boycott slave-labor cotton.

The grandstand and race track at the Mineola Fairgrounds.

Images of Mineola from the late 19th century to present day.

Mohawk Valley Boy Scouts Collection

The Mohawk Valley Boy Scouts Collection provides insight into the recreational and community activities of the Mohawk Valley’s civic organizations during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Montauk Fishing Collection

Historic photographs and maps of fishing in Montauk.

Montauk Land Use and Development

Historic photographs and maps showing land development in Montauk.

Montauk Maritime Collection

Historic photographs of maritime activites around the area of Montauk.

Montauk Military Collection

Historic photographs of various military installations on Montauk.

Moss Lake Camp Photograph Collection

Moss Lake Camp was a girl’s camp in the Adirondacks during the mid-to-late 20th century. This collection of photographs depict the Camp, campers, and counselors, as well as various sporting activities.

Mountain Top Library Digital Collection

Historic postcards, genealogical records, and documents relating to mountain top communities in the Catskill region.

Muriel Vanderbilt at Pebble Beach Stables, California, 1925 – 1929.

Documentary materials of Mr. Vanderbilt’s daughter, Muriel.

Nanuet, NY History Collection

This collection includes documents, images, and postcards relating to the history of Nanuet, New York.

Nassau Fair

This collection contains material from 1896 - 1910 related to the Rensselaer County Fair.

Nathan S. Kline Institute History Collection

Historical images of former NKI institute directors, politicians, and notable mental health figures.

Natural Disasters in Schenectady County

This collection contains photographs of floods, blizzards, landslides and tornadoes that occurred in Schenectady County.

Nazareth College Photograph Collection

This collection of photographs relates to the history of Nazareth College from its founding in 1924 through the early 21st century.

Nehasane Park Photograph Collection

A collection of photographs showing Nehasane Park on Lake Lila in the Adirondacks.

Carparelli Bros. Building

Photographs of historic places and architecture in the community of New Hartford, New York.

New York Central College

One of the nation's first institutes of higher education to accept students with no consideration to race or gender was open from 1849 to 1860.

New York Ordnance Works Collection

The New York Ordnance Works Collection consists of photographs, maps, and official documents related to the New York Ordnance Works (NYOW), which was in active production during World War II.