Collections

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.

Elizabeth Blackwell

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910) was the first woman in the world to graduate from medical school and become a physician. The collection includes images of Dr. Blackwell and her writings dating to the late 19th century

Elizabeth Ryan Collection

A scrapbook related to Elizabeth Ryan, an American Freestyle swimmer from Rockland County.

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.

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.