New York History
New York History Net - Dedicated to New York history and culture and provided by the Institute for New York State Studies, this web site supplies data on quality sites concerning genealogical resources, publications of the New-York Historical Society, history of the Adirondacks and the Adirondack Park, articles from the journal Rochester History that includes the history of Rochester and western New York, visual historical works from L.F. Tantillo and other numerous sites of information for historians and students.
Everything New York- The history of the Empire State from the withdrawal of Ice Age glaciers from ten thousand years ago where New York State began, to the unfolding of a tangible agri-tourism business of today. Explore New York State 's prosperity and experience limitless native phenomenon, a collection of museums, arts and theatre groups and a great number of functions.
New York State Historical Association- Learn about the New York State Historical Association and their mission in advocating information about the primitive history of New York State . Also included is visitor information about the Farmer's Museum located in Cooperstown , NY that allows you to witness life in the 19 th century villages and farmsteads and the Fenimore Art Museum located in Cooperstown , NY that also exhibits spectacular American folk art, fine art, photography and American Indian art.
New York State Archives- New York State Archives was organized in 1971 and open to the public in 1978. It is a program of the State Education Department that protects and furnishes access to greater than 130 million documents that reveal the history of New York from the 17 th century to present day. These government documents have infinite legal and historical merit, containing legislative, judicial and executive agency records.
Gotham Center for New York City History- The Gotham Center for New York City History is supported by the CUNY Graduate Center , and by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and supplies a collective wealth of information about New York City 's past and present and is consistently revised. You may search by topic, location, time period and keyword to explore knowledge about museums, societies, libraries, archives, historic sites, colleges, neighborhood groups, tour guides and individual scholars.
New York State Canals- The authoritative website of the New York State Canal System that is abundant in history and culture. Discover how the canals became a transportation waterway in the 1800's and is now a vacation area occupied with pleasure boats today. Learn about the length of the New York State Canal System, how many locks and lift bridges are on the Canal System and so much more.
New York State Bridge Authority- A history of the New York State Bridge Authority, by Leslie Paige Cameron that was originated on March 31, 1932, when Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law a bill that was to fulfill the demand for a bridge over the Hudson between the City of Hudson and the Village of Catskill . Every one of New York State Bridge Authority's five bridges has its own original and captivating history from birth to commencement.
HCCC OPAC - A listing of New York State history materials in the HCCC Library.
NEW YORK HISTORICAL REPOSITORIES
Repositories of Primary Sources- A series of websites portraying holdings of genealogical sources, manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and additional rudimentary sources in the Eastern United States and Canada for the factfinding intellectual.
New York History Net- A progressive register of links for archival repositories in New York State and organizations engaged in New York State history and culture. New York History Net also presents educational, editorial, and Internet services to cultural institutions.
New York State Library- The New York State Library is a branch of the Office of Cultural Education, within the New York State Education Department. Since its development in 1818, the State Library has been a repository for the official publications of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, commissions, public authorities, and other departments of the State government.
Timeless Legacies- A listing of information repositories located in New York City and New York State. Various libraries hold city directories, telephone books, newspapers, genealogies, maps, mauscript collections, books and pamphlets, microform titles, computer media and county directories for New York . DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) records, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) NYC Regional Branch, and so much more knowledge can be obtained here.
New York Societies and Archives- A series of archives, libraries, museums, genealogical and historical society repositories in New York . A considerable number of County Historical and Genealogical Societies publish magazines and/or newsletters on a monthly, quarterly, bi-annual or annual basis and connecting with these societies should be most helpful.
Association of Public Historians of New York State - This organization portrays over 1600 local government historians in every town, village, city, borough and county in New York State. APHNYS supplies historians with significant links to the Office of the State Historian, their local municipality, and other historical and governmental associations.
Central New York Library Resources Council- A multi-type library consortium serving Herkimer, Madison, Oneida , and Onondaga counties in Central New York State . Central New York Library Resources Council is a gateway to Internet services, offers resources for libraries and library users in the Central New York region and makes New York 's historical records accessible to all viewers.