Collections

Buffalo Address Book and Family Directory

Buffalo address books and family directories from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Buffalo City Directories

Buffalo City Directories from the early to late 19th century.

Charles Rand Penney Trail

Charles Rand Penney was a prominent collector. The Charles Rand Penney Trail unites his collections of Pan-American Exposition souvenirs, Papua New Guinea artifacts, Niagara County historical items, Larkin Company ephemera, and Niagara Falls artwork.

Ernie Simon Collection

The Ernie Simon Collection includes his personal collection of “Port Remembered” photographs.

Fay Scrapbooks

Scrapbooks containing photographs, letters, documents, ephemera, and newspaper clippings relating to radio broadcasting and events in Rochester, New York during the 1920s and 1930s.

Geneva Public Library Digital Collection

A collection of black-and-white photographs of Geneva, New York spanning 1870-1960.

Henry Page Historical Files

The Henry Page Historical Files were collected by local historian Henry Page throughout his lifetime in Perry. They cover many topics, such as local businesses, organizations and events. Some photos are also of people of note.

Historic Postcards from Sardinia, NY

A collection of photographic postcards depicting the rural town of Sardinia, New York in the early 20th century.

Industrial Home for the Blind Patronesses

Images of socialites patronizing Old Water Mill Shop & Tea Room.

Main Street Businesses Middleburgh New York

This collection contains images of businesses located in the Middleburgh, New York area.

Melville Family Papers

Audio recordings of Ward Melville, his family, and associates.

Newark Area History and Views

Postcards and photographs which depict the town of Newark, New York throughout the 20th century.

Newark Public Library History

This collection includes photographs, newspaper clippings, and documents relating to the Newark Public Library throughout the 20th century.

Oceanside Community

20th century images relating to the people and places in the Oceanside community.

Phillip Trypuc Collection

Photographs of local businesses, events and people during the 1950s in and around Shirley, NY.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 20th Century

Photographs related to Cold Spring Harbor

Port Jefferson Postcards

Historic postcards of Port Jefferson, NY.

Port Washington Library History Collection

The Port Washington Library History Collection contains images from the planning and construction of the library in the mid-1960s to life and library activities that have taken place since that time.

Port Washington Main Street Collection

The Port Washington Main Street Collection brings together photographs, postcards, and other historic materials that reflect the rich past of this community nestled between Manhasset and Hempstead Bays.

Lynbrook Celebrates Grade Crossing Elimination, Monday, January 2nd, 1939

Various publications promoting the evolution of the East Rockaway and Lynbrook communities.

Reminiscent History of North Collins

A handwritten history of the agricultural town of North Collins, New York.