Creator:
Ledyard, Peter.
Inclusive Dates:
Abstract:
Correspondence and legal documents of New York man.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Legal documents.
Subject:
New York (State) -- History.
New York State
Creator:
Smith, Peter, 1768-1837.
Inclusive Dates:
1763- 1850
Abstract:
Papers of the New York State merchant and landowner; father of
Gerrit Smith. Collection contains correspondence (1791-1837); financial papers (1771-1850) relating to various
business enterprises; business
and land papers (1767-1850); legal documents
(1772-1840); and writings, including a journal of a trip from Albany to Johnstown
in 1822. Notable correspondents include John Jacob Astor, Daniel Cady, William E. Dodge, Abraham Herring, Elbert
Herring, Thomas Herring, Samuel Hoard, Nehemiah Huntington, Elisha Kane, John Kiersted, William Laight, William
Lamont, Robert Lenox, John Lincklaen, Samuel McNeil, Morris S. Miller, Stephen Parkhurst, Samuel H. Payne, Jonas
Platt, Harmon Pumpelly, Zebulon Shipherd, Gerrit Smith, Ezra Stiles, David Tomlinson, Lawrence Vrooman, Nathan Ward,
and Elisha Williams.
Type of Material:
Account books.
Bills of sale.
Correspondence.
Daybooks.
Deeds.
Diaries.
Land surveys.
Leases.
Legal documents.
Mortgages.
Promissory notes.
Subject:
Madison County (N.Y.) -- History.
New York (State) -- History -- 1775-1865.
Peterboro (N.Y.)
Landowners.
Business and Industry
New York State
Land grants -- New York (State)
Land titles -- New York (State)
Landowners -- New York (State)
Oneida Indians.
Creator:
Noyes, P. Geoffrey
Inclusive Dates:
1774- 1970
Abstract:
Genealogical and personal information on the Noyes family, founders of the Oneida Community; historical material concerning the Oneida Community and its commercial offspring, Oneida Community Ltd, manufacturer of silverware and china (among other things); and Noyes' correspondence with family and business associates.
Type of Material:
Articles.
Business letters.
Corporation reports.
Correspondence.
Diaries.
Genealogies (histories)
Manuscripts for publication.
Photographs.
Reviews (documents)
Scrapbooks.
Sales catalogs.
Traps (trapping equipment)
Subject:
Businessmen
Religion and Philosophy
New York State
Business and Industry
Animal traps -- History.
Collective settlements -- United States.
Family-owned business enterprises.
Flatware.
Intentional communities -- New York (State)
Sales promotion.
Silverwork -- New York (State) -- Oneida.
Creator:
Phelps, Oliver, 1749-1809.
Inclusive Dates:
1789- 1807
Abstract:
Account books and papers relating to the Phelps and Gorham Purchase in the Genesee Valley area of New York and Pennsylvania.
Type of Material:
Account books.
Correspondence.
Deeds.
Subject:
Genesee River Region (Pa. and N.Y.) -- History.
Genesee River Valley (Pa. and N.Y.) -- History.
Business and Industry
New York State
Indians of North America -- Land tenure.
Land tenure -- New York (State)
Land titles -- New York (State)
Phelps and Gorham purchase.
Creator:
Storer, P.B.
Inclusive Dates:
1803- 1843
Abstract:
Minister in Syracuse, New York. Collection contains incoming correspondence.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- History.
Clergy.
Church and clergy
New York State
Clergy -- 19th century.
Creator:
unknown
Inclusive Dates:
1814- 1814
Abstract:
Artificial collection created by Special Collections Research Center to hold additional material related to Peter Smith.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
New York (State) -- History.
Business and Industry
New York State
Creator:
Pratt family
Inclusive Dates:
1821- 1868
Abstract:
Papers of three members of a New York State family:
Jonathan Pratt of Rushville, New York; his son, Dr. Jonathan Pratt, Jr.; Dr. Pratt's son Andrew Smith
Pratt. Dr. Pratt resided in Hopewell, New York. Letters comment on issues of the period from 1821 to 1868 and
family news about friends and relatives.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Diaries.
Letters (correspondence)
Speeches (documents)
Travel diaries.
Subject:
Rushville (N.Y.) -- History.
Hopewell Junction (N.Y.) -- History.
Physicians.
Farmers.
New York State
New York (State) -- Social life and customs.
Physicians -- New York (State)
Creator:
Cowan, Philander N.
Inclusive Dates:
1828- 1829
Abstract:
Workbook used by the young Cowan of Oswego, New York, to practice mathematical exercises; also contains miscellaneous personal financial data.
Type of Material:
Notebooks.
Subject:
New York State
Mathematics -- Study and teaching.
Creator:
Pompey Academy.
Inclusive Dates:
1840- 1840
Abstract:
Bylaws of Pompey Academy, a school in Pompey, New York.
Type of Material:
Bylaws (administrative records)
Subject:
New York (State) -- Pompey (Town) -- Intellectual life.
New York State
Education -- New York (State) -- Pompey.
Schools -- New York (State) -- Pompey.
Creator:
Plymouth Congregational Church (Syracuse, N.Y.)
Inclusive Dates:
1853- 1999
Abstract:
Meeting minutes for board of trustees,
church society record books, church reports, Ecclesiastical Society material, and published
material relating to Plymouth Congregational Church in Syracuse, New York. The majority of
the collection is either microfilm or photocopies.
Type of Material:
Church records.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Minutes (administrative records)
Reports.
Subject:
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- Religious life and customs.
Church and clergy
New York State
Congregational Church (Syracuse, N.Y.) -- History.
Creator:
Porter family
Inclusive Dates:
1859- 1867
Abstract:
Correspondence, photographs, journals, clippings, etc. relating to the Porter family of Skaneateles and Lockport, New York, primarily Stanley Porter and Benjamin H. Porter, who served in the Union Navy during the American Civil War. Other family members represented include his parents, James and Sarah, and his siblings Seth and Laura. At one time known as the Mensing-Braun Collection of Civil War Material.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Diaries.
Military passes.
Photographs.
Registrations (licenses)
Subject:
Skaneateles (N.Y.) -- History.
Lockport (N.Y.) -- History.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Military history
New York State
Civil War (U.S.)
Blockade -- North Carolina.
Soldiers -- United States.
Steamboats.
Creator:
unknown
Inclusive Dates:
1862- 1865
Abstract:
Medical ledger, also includes notations about farm work.
Type of Material:
Account books.
Daybooks.
Subject:
Oneida County (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century.
New York State -- History -- 1775-1865.
Physicians.
New York State
Science and medicine
Medicine -- Practice -- Accounting
Physicians -- New York (State)
Creator:
Portfolio Club (Syracuse, N.Y.)
Inclusive Dates:
1875- 2023
Abstract:
Official records, historical files (clippings, correspondence); and publications, including programs and commemorative literature which documents the history of the organization. Official records include constitution and by-laws, minutes of meetings, etc.
Type of Material:
8mm (photographic film size)
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Essays.
Film reels.
Minutes (administrative records)
Photographs.
Programs (documents)
Sound recordings.
Subject:
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- History.
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- Intellectual life.
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.
New York State
Women authors
Women -- New York (State) -- Syracuse.
Women -- Non-formal education.
Women -- Recreation.
Women -- Societies and clubs.
Creator:
unknown
Inclusive Dates:
1881- 1955
Abstract:
Correspondence, printed material and specimens of late 19th and early 20th century penmanship; much of the correspondence is address to L.A. Platz, an "expert penman" living in Syracuse, New York. Includes correspondence with noted penman Albert Meub as well as the Zaner-Bloser Company and its Zanerian College of Penmanship.
Type of Material:
Business cards.
Correspondence.
Scrapbooks.
Specimens.
Subject:
Syracuse (N.Y.)
Art -- Illustrators
New York State
Calligraphers -- United States.
Calligraphy -- Specimens.
Calligraphy -- United States -- History.
Lettering -- Specimens.
Penmanship, American -- History.
Penmanship, American -- Specimens.
Creator:
Pillsbury, Parker, 1809-1898.
Inclusive Dates:
1883- 1883
Abstract:
Correspondence from abolitionist Parker Pillsbury.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Activism and social reform
African Americans
New York State
Abolitionists -- United States.
Creator:
Patrons of industry (Siloam, N.Y.)
Inclusive Dates:
1894- 1900
Abstract:
Secretary's minutes and a cashbook for the New York agricultural association
Type of Material:
Cashbooks.
Minutes (administrative records)
Subject:
Albany (N.Y.) -- History.
Farmers.
New York State
Business and Industry
Agriculture -- New York (State)
Agriculture -- Political aspects -- New York (State) -- History -- 19th century.
Farmers -- New York (State) -- Political activity -- History -- 19th century.
Creator:
Egbert, Perry T.
Inclusive Dates:
1911- 1945
Abstract:
American engineer, worked for American Locomotive Company (ALCo). Correspondence, technical reports and drawings, cost information, etc., most of which relates to ALCo and its production of diesel engines.
Type of Material:
Advertisements.
Annual reports.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Financial records.
Manuals (instructional materials)
Maps (documents)
Pamphlets.
Personnel records.
Photographs.
Speeches (documents)
Subject:
New York (State) -- Business and industry.
Business.
Transportation.
Railroads
Business and Industry
New York State
Business enterprises -- New York (State)
Diesel locomotives -- Design and construction.
Diesel locomotives -- History.
Diesel locomotives -- Maintenance and repair -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Diesel locomotives -- United States.
Diesel motor.
Locomotive industry -- United States.
Locomotive industry -- Management.
Locomotive works -- United States.
Locomotives -- Design and construction.
Locomotives -- Maintenance and repair -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Railroads -- China.
Railroads -- United States.
Creator:
Wayland-Smith, Prudence
Inclusive Dates:
1925- 1994
Abstract:
Papers of the 20th century social activist, focused on migrant reform, education for migrant children and prison reform. Correspondence, 1925- 1994. Also newspaper clippings, personal notes, and memorabilia including student artwork from migrant schools, photographs and photo boards. Some government documents and publications along with manuscript materials from Wayland-Smith's personal and professional life.
Type of Material:
Annual reports.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Negatives (photographs)
Photographs.
Slides (photographs)
Correspondence.
Essays.
Financial records.
Government records.
Memorabilia.
Newsletters.
Notes (documents)
Scrapbooks.
Serials (publications)
Subject:
Prison reformers -- United States.
New York State
Activism and social reform
Children of migrant laborers.
Civil rights movement -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Migrant agricultural laborers -- Government policy -- New York (State)
Migrant agricultural laborers -- Government policy -- United States.
Migrant agricultural laborers -- Housing -- New York (State)
Migrant agricultural laborers -- United States -- 1930-1960.
Migrant agricultural laborers -- United States -- 1960-1970.
Migrant labor -- Camps.
Migrant labor -- Education -- United States.
Prisons -- Law and legislation -- United States.
Race relations.
Creator:
Partnership for Onondaga Creek.
Inclusive Dates:
1998- 2023
Abstract:
Clippings, correspondence, legal material, event records, reports, and media of the Partnership for Onondaga Creek
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
CD-ROMs.
DVD-ROMs.
Legal documents.
Photographs.
Printed ephemera.
Technical reports.
USB flash drives.
VHS.
Subject:
Onondaga County (N.Y.)
Syracuse (N.Y.)
Activism and social reform
New York State
Environmental justice.
Environmental racism.
Racial justice.
Sewage disposal plants.
Sewage -- Purification.
Water -- Pollution.
Creator:
Payen family.
Inclusive Dates:
2004- 2004
Abstract:
19th c. New York family, associated with the LeRay Mansion in LeRaysville, New York. Collection includes original family material (correspondence, "Professional" files, "Course of Study" files, notebooks, maps, memorabilia, printed material, photographs) as well as research material for a book on the Payen family.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Notebooks.
Maps (documents)
Memorabilia.
Printed ephemera.
Photographs.
Subject:
New York State