At the Archives
April 2020 eUpdate


St. Regis Mountain Circular Map, ca.1904-1949. Source: NYSA_14297-87_1038 .
Friends, these are very challenging times for all of us. We are grateful for your ongoing support of and interest in the State Archives and the Archives Partnership Trust. Please know that during these difficult days, we are continuing to ensure that New York’s documentary heritage is protected and preserved. We look forward to the days in the future when we can gather again to use these materials and celebrate our wonderful heritage. Until then, please be well, stay upbeat and remember that history has shown us that we will get through this.
New York has been a leader in protecting and managing our environment. In recognition of the 50th  Earth Day on April 22nd, 2020, the State Archives is showcasing records that document our  Climate , Pollution Control and abatement, Water Supply management, and Forest Preservation and management in New York State. These records are predominantly from the  Department of Environmental Conservation —also celebrating its 50th anniversary in April 2020—and its predecessor, the Conservation Department.

Explore the documents and images below and learn more through selection of articles from  New York Archives   magazine highlighting stories from our environment.
New York Archives Magazine - Spring 2020 Highlights
An Absorbing Occupation by Charles F. Howlett
The first woman to receive a medical degree in the US paved the way for other women.

Preaching to the People by Bill Buell
George Lunn was Schenectady’s Socialist mayor and a preacher, who improved the city’s way of life.

Guilder Hollow by Robert Jarvenpa
Pseudoscience and racism targeted a rural community with Mohican ancestry in Upstate New York.

A Delicate Process by Lindsey Hobbs
Important slave records at the New York City Municipal Archives are preserved by conservators through painstaking methods.

by Jasmine Bumpers

An exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union eased Cold War tensions and entertained theatergoers.
New Resource: Spring 2020 Educator Guide
Developed specifically for educators, this guide is aligned to the New York State Social Studies Framework. Learning objectives are taken directly from Social Studies practices and content fits within the framework. Paired with a feature article , the guide also includes supporting questions to help direct reading and analysis for better understanding of primary sources.
Call For Papers / Save the Date
Researching New York 2020
November 19-21, 2020
University at Albany, SUNY
 
Needless to say, in these uncertain times it is difficult to think about planning a conference months away or submitting a proposal in the coming weeks. Nonetheless, the Researching NY team is optimistically planning for a time when we can come together and share our work. Proposals on all New York State history topics welcomed; visit www.nystatehistory.org for details. Submission deadline: June 15, 2020
Researching New York is sponsored by the University at Albany History Department, History Graduate Student Organization, and M.E Grenander Archives & Special Collections and the New York State Archives Partnership Trust with support.
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P LEASE NOTE: the following Archives Partnership Trust and New York Archives Magazine Speaker Series events have been postponed . Be certain to check our Upcoming Events page for more details as they become available.

  • Central New York and the Era of Women’s Suffrage: A Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment (April 1, Fayetteville)

  • 8 BRAVE CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS: Past Meets the Present when 4th Graders Honor the Fallen in Pittsford - Rescheduled from April 14 to October 13, 2020

  • Sources of Freedom: Abolition, Anti-Slavery and the Coming of the Civil War – Daytime Workshop for K-12 Teachers (May 11, Auburn)


  • Consider the Source/NYCHE North Country Teacher Workshop (May 19, Canton)
New York State Archives
The State Archives Public Research Room is closed until April 15th. Our online services, including our e-mail reference services and telephone reference will continue to be available Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Information: (518) 474-8955 or  archref@nysed.gov .

New York Archives Partnership Trust,  a 501(c)(3) non-profit, supports education, preservation and outreach programs not funded by the state in order to make accessible archives from over 350 years of New York's colonial and state governments. Visit us at  nysarchivestrust.org .