Creator:
Stanley, R. DeWitt.
Inclusive Dates:
1912- 1944
Abstract:
Papers of the American Methodist minister in central New York. Collection contains letters received and diaries kept
by Stanley; also material on the New York State Historical
Association.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Diaries.
Subject:
Clergy.
Church and clergy
New York State
Religion and philosophy
Clergy -- United States.
Methodist Church -- Clergy.
Methodists -- New York (State)
Creator:
Fenton, Reuben E. (Reuben Eaton), 1819-1885
Inclusive Dates:
1864- 1884
Abstract:
Six outgoing letters to Henry Darling, James C. Dobbin, and others from the U.S. Senator, governor of New York State, banker.
Type of Material:
Letters (correspondence)
Subject:
Governors.
New York State
Governors, New York (State)
Creator:
Rice family.
Inclusive Dates:
1800- 1962
Abstract:
Papers of the three generations of the Rice and collateral Kingston and Winter families, mostly centered in Western New York State. Victor Moreau Rice (1818-1869), son of William Rice, was the State's first Superintendent of Public Instruction; other family members were also active in education. Collection includes Correspondence (1823-1960), mostly between family members; genealogical material, including research notes, charts, and scrapbooks; legal and financial material (1812-1953), including household ledgers and muster rolls of the New York Volunteer Militia (1812, 1814, 1838); memorabilia (1810-1957); photographs; and writings (1800-1965), including notebooks and diaries.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Diaries.
Ledgers (account books)
Muster rolls.
Notebooks.
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
Subject:
New York (State)
New York State
Education.
Education, Compulsory.
Genealogy.
Creator:
Delafield, Richard, 1798-1873.
Inclusive Dates:
1846- 1849
Abstract:
Major General, U.S.
Army; Superintendent of U.S. Military Academy, West Point; Chief of Engineers, 1864. Collection contains one volume, a letterbook belonging to Delafield while in command of engineers in New York City. Majority of letters are addressed to Joseph G. Totten, then Chief of Army Engineers.
Type of Material:
Letter books.
Subject:
New York (N.Y.) -- History, Military.
New York (State) -- History, Military.
New York (State) -- Fortifications.
United States -- History, Military.
Military engineers.
Military history
New York State
Military engineering.
Military engineers -- United States.
Creator:
Templeton, Richard Harkness, 1877-1952.
Inclusive Dates:
1899- 1952
Abstract:
Templeton was U.S. District Attorney for western New York, and served on the Buffalo Port Authority. Collection includes correspondence, 1917-1951; manuscripts of writings, 1899-1952; published materials, 1924-1947; photographs; and material on the University of Buffalo (where Templeton was a lecturer), 1907-1952. Other subjects include Allegany State Park, the Buffalo Port Authority, prohibition, and Republican politics in the Buffalo area. Correspondents include Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., S. Wallace Dempsey, James Wadsworth, and Mabel W. Willebrandt.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Photoprints.
Photographs.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Subject:
Buffalo (N.Y.)
Lawyers.
New York State
Politics, government and public administration
Allegany State Park (N.Y.)
Public prosecutors.
Creator:
Hunt, Richard Pell.
Inclusive Dates:
1828- 1832
Abstract:
Ledger kept by Richard Pell Hunt, a wealthy farmer, businessman, and Quaker in Waterloo, Seneca County, New York.
Type of Material:
Financial records.
Ledgers (account books)
Subject:
Waterloo (N.Y.) -- History.
Farmers.
Business and Industry
New York State
Business enterprises -- New York (State) -- 19th century.
Farmers -- New York (State)
Quakers -- New York (State)
Creator:
Van Rensselaer, Richard, 1797-1880.
Inclusive Dates:
1819- 1819
Abstract:
Deed signed by Van Rensselaer, releasing a parcel of land in Otsego County, New York, to Peter Kemble of New York City.
Type of Material:
Legal documents.
Deeds.
Subject:
New York (State) -- History.
Otsego County (N.Y.) -- History.
Lawyers.
New York State
Creator:
Adams, Robert, d. 1793.
Inclusive Dates:
1768- 1775
Abstract:
Daybook of Robert Adams, proprietor of a general store in Johnstown,
New York. Includes transactions with some well-known individuals such as Sir William Johnson (1715-1774) and his sons and
sons-in-law, and Joseph Brant (1742-1807), also known as the Mohawk chief Thayendanegea. Also a microfilm version.
Type of Material:
Daybooks.
Subject:
Johnstown (N.Y.) -- Commerce -- 18th century.
New York (State) -- Commerce -- 18th century.
Merchants.
Business and Industry
New York State
Business enterprises -- New York (State) -- 18th century.
Businessmen -- New York (State) -- 18th century.
Merchants -- New York (State) -- 18th century.
Creator:
Pierson, Robert H., fl. 1880-1902.
Inclusive Dates:
1899- 1901
Abstract:
Account books for a physician in Syracuse, New York, with records of diagnosis, treatment and payment.
Type of Material:
Daybooks.
Subject:
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- History.
New York State
Science and medicine
Physicians -- New York (State) -- Syracuse.
Medicine -- Practice -- Accounting.
Creator:
Moses, Robert, 1888-1981.
Inclusive Dates:
1937- 1972
Abstract:
The papers of the American city planner and administrator of the Triborough Bridge Authority and the Power Authority of the State of New York include bound and unbound reports containing articles, speeches, and clippings by and about Moses. Much of the material concerns transportation improvements and hydroelectric plants at Niagara Falls and Messena.
Type of Material:
Articles.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Reports.
Speeches (documents)
Subject:
City planners.
Transportation.
Architects
Politics, government and public administration
New York State
City planners -- United States.
City planning -- New York (State) -- New York.
Hydroelectric power plants -- New York (State) -- Messena.
Hydroelectric power plants -- New York (State) -- Niagara Falls.
Creator:
Peabody, Robert S. (Robert Singleton), 1837-
Inclusive Dates:
1850- 1850
Abstract:
Letter from Singleton Peabody , nephew of noted philanthropist George Peabody (1795-1869), to his fiancee, Maggie (Margaret Augusta Goddard). The letter concerns a fishing trip in the Thousand Islands area of New York.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Thousand Islands (N.Y. and Ont.)
New York State
Creator:
Marvin, Rolland B.
Inclusive Dates:
Abstract:
Books, clippings, notes, memorabilia, relating to the
four-term mayor of Syracuse, New York.
Type of Material:
Books.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Memorabilia.
Phonograph records.
Subject:
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- Politics and government.
Syracuse (N.Y.) -- History.
Mayors.
New York State
Politics, government and public administration
Mayors -- New York (State) -- Syracuse.
Campaign speeches -- New York (State)
Campaign speeches -- United States.
Creator:
Conkling, Roscoe, 1829-1888.
Inclusive Dates:
1863- 1884
Abstract:
Papers of the Utica attorney, U.S. Senator. Outgoing correspondence primarily of a political nature, which reflects Conkling's interest in Republican Party politics at the State and national levels. Includes letters to Thomas Alvord, Henry J. Cookinham, James M. Dalzell, and Edward Ingersoll.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
New York (State) -- Officials and employees -- Selection and appointment.
New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1865-
Legislators.
Politicians.
New York State
Politics, government and public administration
Legislators -- United States.
Political parties -- New York (State)
Politicians -- New York (State)
Creator:
Royal Arcanum.
Inclusive Dates:
1884- 1931
Abstract:
Record books of the organization, including attendance records and minutes of meetings.
Type of Material:
Attendance records.
Minute books.
Minutes (administrative records)
Subject:
Boston (Mass.) -- Social life and customs.
Business and Industry
New York State
Fraternal organizations -- Massachusetts.
Life insurance -- History.
Creator:
Norman, Rudy.
Inclusive Dates:
1961- 1961
Abstract:
Correspondence, notes, diaries, campaign material,
printed material relating to the "Norman for Mayor" campaign in 1961.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Diaries.
Subject:
New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government -- 1951-
Politicians.
New York State
Politics, government and public administration
Political campaigns.
Politicians -- New York (State)
Creator:
Wilbur, Ruth Austin.
Inclusive Dates:
1856- 1868
Abstract:
Photocopies of handwritten diaries from a Central New York wife and mother, primarily concerned with family matters. The originals are privately owned and not in the possession of the library.
Type of Material:
Diaries.
Subject:
New York (State) -- Social life and customs.
New York State
Women Authors
Rural women -- New York (State) -- Diaries.
Women -- United States -- History -- 19th century.