Collections

Bayle's Pamphlets

Historical pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and fliers detailing the early history of Long Island.

Funeral program for Gladys Chase, Buffalo, NY

The purpose of the collection is to preserve the biographical and historical information that is found in printed funeral programs from the African-American community.

Drawing from the front page of the 1955 Sunquam Elementary School Dedication Program, 1955

Documents that celebrate the history of Half Hollow Hills.

Island Trees Public Library

Documents and photographs from the library’s history.

MMSCL., Books and Documents
Documents pertaining to the history, significant locations, and events primarily within the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley communities.
Blank Immigration form

These case files are all of persons of Polish descent who arrived in Niagara Falls, NY and required assistance regarding citizenship. The International Institute provided translation and other services to these people.

Matchbook cover for Roadside Rest, Oceanside, L.I.

A collection of matchbook covers used to advertise restaurants and businesses in Oceanside, NY.

West Monroe, N.Y 1839-1989 Book Cover

Historical essays and photographs of West Monroe, NY. Includes bibliography and index.

Soldier seated with rifle

The Western New York and the Civil War collection represents a cooperative initiative between the State University of New York  at Buffalo and numerous historical societies from the Western New York counties of Erie and Niagara to share local history collections with

William Smith College History Collection
Originally founded as two separate colleges – Hobart College in 1822 and William Smith College in 1908 – Hobart and William Smith Colleges enjoy a rich and unique history that spans nearly 200 years on Seneca Lake.