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Hackman Researcher at the Archives
We are honored to have 2025 Hackman Research Resident, Andrew Pothier, conducting research at the State Archives. His project explores undocumented communities in New York’s North Country, uncovering important aspects of social history within the Archives’ holdings. Andrew’s work is shedding light on voices and experiences that have often gone unrecorded, deepening our understanding of the region’s history.
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New York, Your Egg is Ready!
Representatives from The Egg Performing Arts Center recently visited with staff from the New York State Archives; getting a tour of the stacks as well as browsing the records and various materials at NYSA documenting the construction of one of Albany’s most iconic buildings.
Currently The Egg is closed to undergo major renovations but the infamous Capital District landmark plans to reopen in 2026!
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On the Road with Monica Gray
Researchers, genealogists, and all those interested in family history participate in the New York State Family History Conference, the largest statewide family history event held in New York hosted by the New York Genealogical and Biographical society. At this year’s conference, NYSA’s Director of Archival Services Monica Gray presented on Revolutionary New York – highlighting records at the State Archives that contain information about New Yorkers who fought in and lived through the American Revolution.
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2026 New York State History Conference
Save the Date! June 11th-12th at Marist University
The New York History Conference is accepting proposals that deal with the history, culture, economy, politics, geography, anthropology, or archaeology of New York State. We also welcome proposals that use New York’s history as a lens to understand a regional, national, or international issue. Special consideration will be given to topics that directly relate to the theme of the 2026 conference.
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Beyond the Barge:
Canal Records at the New York State Archives
| | Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, the display features construction photographs, contracts, maps, passenger lists and other material from the New York State Archives. Documents are on display in the 11th floor lobby of the Cultural Education Center in Albany through October 31. | | |
October 30th -
"The Journey of the Seneca Chief Yesterday & Today"
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Join Duncan Hay, author and historian; Rebecca Hughes, executive deputy director of canals, New York State Canal Corporation; and John Montague, Buffalo Maritime Center, for a journey down the Erie Canal. Celebrate the journey of the Buffalo Maritime Center's full-sized replica of the Seneca Chief as it embarks from Buffalo to New York Harbor. On it's bicentennial, we will discuss the impact of Erie Canal yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
This is a virtual event.
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MLB & NYC: A Love Story
AN EVENING WITH MAJOR LEAGUE
BASEBALL HISTORIAN, JOHN THORN
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Monday, October 6, 2025
6:00pm - 7:15pm
Huxley Theater (1st floor NYS Museum)
Baseball and New York City (NYC) have shared a love affair like no other—full of big players, big deals, big heartbreaks, and big comebacks. John Thorn, the official historian of Major League Baseball (MLB), will bring this epic romance to life at 6 p.m. Monday, October 6. From the city's early courtship with the game to their dramatic breakups and joyful reunions, Thorn will reveal how NYC and MLB shaped each other's history—and captured the hearts of millions.
The night kicks off with a reception at 5 p.m. when attendees can explore baseball treasures from the New York State Library, New York State Museum, and New York State Archives. State Librarian Lauren Moore will deliver opening remarks at 6 p.m., followed by Thorn’s talk covering the history of baseball in NYC from its earliest days to 1962, when, via the Mets, NYC again became a two-horse town. Afterward, New York State Museum Curator of Sports History Steve Loughman will take the mic to lead a lively conversation and audience Q&A with Thorn.
John Thorn is in his fifteenth year as the Official Historian of Major League Baseball. His many baseball books over the past five decades include Total Baseball, Treasures of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Baseball in the Garden of Eden, and Our Game, which also supplies the title for his blog.
This is an in-person event.
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Oct 7th - "Roosevelt's War on Words"
Evening Panel & Activities
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Calling all history buffs, language lovers, and trivia champs!
Join us for a fast-paced, fun-filled evening at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site as we dive into one of the most unexpected presidential battles of all time:
In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt tried to change the way America spelled. (Ever write “tho” instead of “though”? Yeah… you can thank TR.)
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This article is featured in the Summer 2025 Issue of
New York Archives Magazine
This is an in-person event.
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Oct 16th - "A Monumental Triumph"
CUNY Dominican Studies Panel
| In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, join us for a powerful conversation with scholars and community leaders exploring Dominican heritage, activism, and cultural memory in New York.
Our panelists include Dr. Edward Paulino, Larry J. Hackman Research Resident Alumni and professor at John Jay College (CUNY), along with Jhensen Ortiz and Jessy Perez-Camilo of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from our brilliant panelists as they unpack stories of resilience, identity, and the monumental journey behind Dominicans in New York. | |
This article is featured in the Summer 2025 Issue of
New York Archives Magazine
This is an in-person event.
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Oct 26th - Raging Erie Book Discussion
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Mark Ferrara, Professor of English at State University of New York at Oneonta and author of The Raging Erie: Life and Labor Along the Erie Canal (Columbia University Press, 2024) will discuss his recent book and some of the stories of the people who lived, and worked, along the banks of the canal, emphasizing the forgotten role of the poor and working class in this epochal transformation.
Brian Keough, New York State Archivist will talk about and show example s of records documenting New York's canals from the earliest Erie Canal surveys to the completion and operation of the Barge Canal spanning 1794-1958 (bulk 1817-1926) and totaling over 2,560 cubic feet. These archival documents are part of the holdings of the New York State Archives and Records Administration, part of the Office of Cultural Education in the State Education Department.
This is an in-person event.
No Registration Required
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Nov 2nd - Taking Manhattan
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Archives Jr! Now in Spanish!
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We’re delighted to announce that, thanks to popular demand and the generosity of our donors, the Archives Jr! "Meet Archie" edition will be available in Spanish very soon.
Our team along with many ESL and Spanish educators all throughout the State has worked tirelessly to get the most accurate and polished version of a Spanish translated "Meet Archie!"
Thank you to all who were a part of the project.
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Fall Issue Coming Soon!
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When at the Cultural Education Center
Be Sure to Check Out All Programs!
(Archives, Library, Museum)
| | Archie's Investigation Station | | |
Thursdays Weekly - 10:30 am
Kids Cove | Free
Celebrate back to school with Archie the Jr! Archivist by diving into the world of Archives Jr!
Each week, we'll 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!
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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!
| | 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 nearly 400 years of New York's colonial and state governments. Visit us at nysarchivestrust.org and considerthesourceny.org. | | | | |
