March 2026 eUpdate

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Bella Abzug at the 1977 New York State Women’s Meeting: Video of Former New York City congresswoman Bella Abzug speaking at the New York State Women’s Meeting, held at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, July 8-10, 1977.
NYS Women's Meeting (July 8-10, 1977): Public service announcement asking women to attend the New York State Women’s Meeting which would elect delegates to the National Women’s Conference in Houston.
Crowd at the 1977 New York State Women's Meeting in Albany: Photograph of crowd of attendees outdoors at the 1977 New York State Women's Meeting in Albany, NY.

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Upcoming Events

TOMORROW March 4th: Women, Words, and the Written Record

Exploring the NYS Library’s and the NYS Archives’ Collections

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the NYS Library’s Manuscripts and Special Collections Unit and the NYS Archives will explore records that capture women’s voices and everyday lives across New York’s history. The program will feature select items from each collection that illuminate women’s experiences at home, at work, and in their communities.

Where: Albany Public Library's North Albany Branch

Time: 5:30-7:00 PM

Presenters:

Elizabeth Jakubowski, NYS Library
Joshua Hauck-Whealton NYS Archives

This will also be the featured topic at "Archives Adventures" on March 5th, 12th, and 19th at the State Museum.

(Photo is of a protest against the Council on the Arts by a collective that would become the Women’s Interart Center 18916-98, F18.)

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March 26th: Women and Political Power

Where: NYS Museum | 222 Madison Ave, Albany, New York

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for a conversation about women in the NYS Legislature between 1919 and 1992 with:

Carol Faulkner, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Maxwell School, and Professor, Syracuse University, and
Lauren Kozakiewicz, Lecturer in History at the University of Albany, State University of New York, and author of Ladies' Day at the Capitol: New York's Women Legislators, 1919-1992.

Finally a book that addresses how women's participation in government has changed politics - and changed women! New York women were central to the birth of the suffrage effort and the final win in 1920. What did they do with their new power?

There will be light hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic drinks at 5:00 with the program beginning at 6:00.

March 11th: Online Speaker Series

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From Boats to Votes: The Erie Canal & the Woman Suffrage Movement

Join us for an engaging program with historian Pamela Vittorio as we explore the Erie Canal—not just as a waterway of commerce, but as a powerful engine of social change. Learn how the canal shaped the movement of people and ideas across New York State, fueled reform movements, and ultimately helped pave the way for women’s suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment. This lively discussion will connect one of America’s greatest engineering achievements to the fight for equality and democracy.

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Thursdays Weekly - 10:30 am

Kids Cove | Free

Dive into the world of Archie the Jr! Archivist. Come explore a fun learning activity inspired by an issue of New York Archives Magazine, where students can discover fascinating history, analyze primary sources, and engage with interactive projects!

Adventures

Thursdays Weekly - 11:00 am

Discovery Place | Free

Curious about New York's past?
Come uncover the stories behind the state's history— one document at a time!

Each session offers a peek into New York State’s rich and surprising history through carefully chosen original documents, photographs, and videos.

An expert archivist will be on hand to share stories, answer your questions, and reveal how we uncover and preserve the past. You never know what fascinating piece of history you’ll discover!

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New York State Archives

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