County Histories

Released August 10!

Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Niagara County, New York

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Niagara County
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County Histories
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Refer to either Table of Contents to locate the page number of the section you'd like to see. Preface Historical Table of Contents Biographical Table of Contents Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Niagara County, New York was edited by Samuel T. Wiley and W. Scott Garner, and published by...

Released August 10!

Gazetteer and Business Directory of Niagara County, N.Y. for 1869

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Niagara County
Collection Category
County Histories
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OCR
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In the Gazetteer and Business Directory, researchers will find business listings, advertisements, and short articles related to local history. Click here to view the volume, or refer to specific links below. Introduction by Hamilton Child General Contents / Index to Business Directory Index to...

Released July 27!

Rochester and Monroe County

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Monroe County
Collection Category
County Histories
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OCR
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Details included in the document Historical information about Monroe county is provided Historical information specific to Rochester is provided Contemporary information (from the time of publication) on Rochester is included Detailed information on culture, transportation, events, tourist...

Released July 27!

History of Rochester and Monroe County, New York, From the Earliest Historic Times to the Beginning of 1907

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Monroe County
Collection Category
County Histories
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OCR
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Details included in document Detailed and extensive historical overview of Monroe County and Rochester Native American history of the area Colonial settlement of the area Historical photos, illustrations and maps are encompassed Provides extensive biographical information on individuals with an...

Released July 14!

Landmarks of Monroe County

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Monroe County
Collection Category
County Histories
Biographies
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OCR
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The first section of the book, “Part I,” contains the early history of the county. This section outlines the chronological history of the county up until the Civil War, major cultural developments within Monroe County, and the history of 19 different towns. The cultural section dedicates itself to...

Released July 11!

Notable Men of Rochester and Vicinity: XIX and XX Centuries

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Monroe County
Collection Category
Biographies
County Histories
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OCR
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This fully searchable text was produced as part of 20th-Century memorial efforts to maintain the legacy of prominent figures born in the 19th and 20th centuries within the area. The first section of the book, beginning on page 16 of the PDF, is entitled “Historical Compend” and differs from the rest...

Released January 06!

Jefferson County Histories and Directories

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Jefferson County
Collection Category
County Histories
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OCR
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Histories and directories of Jefferson County, New York. These volumes provide crucial historical context and contain information on the people of Jefferson County. Researchers can search all volumes or browse volumes individually. The collection description contains an overview of each volume.

Released December 07!

Onondaga County Histories and Directories

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Onondaga County
Collection Category
County Histories
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OCR
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Histories and directories of Onondaga County, New York. These volumes provide crucial historical context and contain information on the people of Onondaga County. Researchers can search all volumes or browse volumes individually. The collection description contains an overview of each volume.

Released November 15!

Broome County Histories and Directories

Location
Broome County
Collection Category
County Histories
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OCR
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Digitized histories and directories of Broome County, New York. These volumes provide crucial historical context and contain information on the people of Broome County. Researchers can search all volumes or browse volumes individually. The collection description contains an overview of each volume.

Released May 26!

Erie County Histories and Directories

Location
Erie County
Collection Category
County Histories
Collection Type
OCR
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Digitized histories and directories of Erie County, New York. These volumes provide crucial historical context and contain information on the people of Erie County. Researchers can search all volumes or browse volumes individually. The collection description contains an overview of each volume.

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