Collections

The Rochester Public Library Local History Division Picture File Collection contains diverse images relating to Rochester’s history.

This collection consists of images of ephemera taken from the vertical file collection ("pamphlet file") of the Rochester Public Library's Local History & Genealogy Division.

This collection contains postcards showing scenes from Rochester and the surrounding area since the early 20th century.

This collection includes postcards, images, and documents related to the creation of the Rondout Reservoir.

Early 20th century photographs produced by the Roosevelt Wild Life Station documenting North American wildlife and their environment.

Oral histories from employees, friends, and associates of the Roosevelt and Vanderbilt families.

Records, photographs and documents of Rose Spadaccino Muccigrosso (1873-1950), an Italian immigrant and midwife serving Elmira's Italian community.

Collection of newsletters created and published by employees, for employees, documenting personnel changes, staff achievements, and events at the institute.

Gifts, mementos, folk arts, and traditional crafts, and other materials
related to the relationship between Glen Falls and its sister city, Saga City, Japan. 

Yearbooks and programs relating to Mattydale School during the early 20th century.

Photographs taken by Sally Savage, primarily of Nyack and surrounding areas.

Selected artwork from the Dorsky Museum including paintings, drawings, photographs, collages, and metalwork.

Preliminary architectural plans by Samuel F. B. Morse and his architect Alexander Jackson Davis for the renovation of the Locust Grove mansion.