Explore Surprising Records from Across New York State
Digitize New York has captured more than one million scans of records held by libraries, historical societies, and archives across the state. Along the way, the team has found records few researchers knew existed.
Anna Gardner, Manager, Digitize New York, shares some of the most unusual finds she's discovered throughout the project, from guest books to dairy records to ice skates. She explains what each record can reveal about New Yorkers and how you can use similar resources in your own research.
This program is a replay of Anna’s presentation from the 2026 New York State Family History Conference, followed by a live Q&A with Anna.
This is a free online webinar, but registration is required.
Speaker Bio
Anna Gardner supports the statewide growth and operations of the NYG&B’s Digitize New York initiative through project development and community outreach from her base at the Central New York Digitization Center in Syracuse. Before joining the NYG&B, she was the senior manager of marketing and communications at Henry Street Settlement, where she played a key role in grassroots and digital outreach connecting New Yorkers to social service, health care, arts, and history programs. Anna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Photography, and Visual Arts from Ithaca College, and she is an alumna of its Park Scholar program.