Pictured Here: Virginia Kee announcing her candidacy for New York City Council, 1985
Article Featured in Spring 2025 issue of New York Archives Magazine
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This Thursday! Come Celebrate
AAPI Month with Us
at the Museum of Chinese in America!
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You’re Invited to a Powerful, Can’t-Miss Celebration!
In the heart of one of the most culturally rich cities in the world, join New York Archives magazine and the Museum of Chinese in America (MoCA) for an unforgettable evening honoring two trailblazing Chinese American women: Theodora Chan Wang and Virginia Kee.
Featured in our Spring issue, Theodora and Virginia’s legacy of resilience, advocacy, and leadership helped shape generations. We’re beyond honored to welcome Virginia Kee herself, live in conversation with fellow icon May Ying Chen, as they share firsthand stories of civic engagement, grassroots activism, and the power of community.
Come be part of a deeply moving dialogue about identity, justice, and the vital role archives play in preserving voices too often left out of history.
Make history with us. Be there to remember, to celebrate, and to connect.
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📍 Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre St, New York, NY 10013
📅 May 8th: 2:00 PM
*Event Doors Open at 1:30 PM*
✅Free Registration
| | | | May 20th: Online Speaker Series | |
Undercover and Unknown- Arnold, Andre and the Spies of the Lower Hudson | | | |
Join us for an intriguing hour exploring the hidden world of espionage during the American Revolution. Discover how the infamous treason of Benedict Arnold and the daring actions of British Major John André shaped American history, as well as the pivotal role spies played in the lower Hudson Valley.
Learn about the covert operations, secret codes, and daring agents that influenced the outcome of this crucial period. A must-attend for history enthusiasts and spy story lovers alike!
| | If you missed one of our previous programs, recordings are available here! | | Trust Awarded Digitization and Access Grant | | |
The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New York and the Acorn Foundation awarded a grant to the Archives Partnership Trust to celebrate and preserve the defining records that document the last years of New York's colonial era.
Records in the New York State Archives earmarked for this grant offer a compact, comprehensive look into our shared past. The records will be digitized and made available online and utilized in new educator resources and outreach programs. More information to come!
Special thanks to Trust Stewards Richard and Rosemary Vietor. Rosemary is also a member of the Trust Board.
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Flushing Remonstrance Display at
New York Public Library
A Rare Glimpse into History Draws Record Crowds
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Last month, The New York Public Library hosted an extraordinary display that captivated thousands: The Flushing Remonstrance: "Let Everyone Remain Free."
This rare public showing of the 1657 Flushing Remonstrance—on loan from the New York State Archives—drew record-breaking attendance, underscoring the enduring power of a centuries-old plea for religious tolerance.
Curated by Ian Fowler, the powerful display was made possible thanks to the collaborative efforts of The New York Public Library, NYC Landmarks60, New York State Archives and the Trust. Special thanks goes to Trust Steward Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel for her instrumental support.
P.S! Even Archie, our Jr! Archivist was there. He broke his own record and got over 1000 likes on Instagram!
| | | Recapping Archie's Birthday Party | | |
Last weekend, over 300 people came to celebrate Archie the Jr! Archivist's birthday!
Families enjoyed crafts, games, and a special guest appearance from Archie’s best friend, Tad the Frog from the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library!
We couldn’t have asked for a better way to honor our curious, tail-flapping mascot.
A Special Thank You to CPH Library, Market 32, Stewart's, and Teacher Toni for making the party so great!
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New York History Conference
Registration is filling up!
June 5-6, 2025
Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY
Constructing the Empire State: Innovation, Environment, and Imagination
in New York History
| | Join us for the New York State History Conference in June 2025! This exciting event brings together historians, educators, and enthusiasts from across the state to explore New York’s rich and diverse history. Stay tuned for more information about sessions, speakers, and registration. Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate New York State history! | | | Throwback to the Winter Issue | |
Bits & Bytes: Samuel Jones
Recording Now Available!
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In our Winter issue, New York Archives magazine teamed up with New York Heritage's "Bits & Bytes" to spotlight an inspiring collaboration between Siena College students and the Schenectady County Historical Society.
Students in Professor Jennifer Dorsey’s Honors New York State History class explored the Samuel Jones Family Papers using digitized collections from New York Heritage. Their research culminated in a published article in our very own Winter issue!
🎥 The full recording of this engaging conversation is now available to view! Dive into the story behind the partnership, the students’ discoveries, and how archives can bring history to life.
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Join Archie the Jr! Archivist and his friends Maia and Assemblymember Jen Lunsford (Rochester) as they take young viewers on a fun and educational journey through the lawmaking process in New York State!
Archie and Maia break down how a bill becomes a law—using official New York State symbols (like the beaver and apple) to bring each step to life.
Perfect for classrooms, families, and curious minds of all ages!
Watch now and learn how history is made—one bill at a time!
Thank you to the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation for making this possible!
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Are you an educator
for grades 4-8?
Request "Archives Jr!"
Bring history into the hands of your curious students.
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Thursdays
10:30 am - 12 pm
Office of Cultural Education: Kids Cove
Free
Dive into the world of archives with New York Archives Jr! magazine. Each week, we'll explore a fun learning activity inspired by an issue of New York Archives Jr!, where kids will discover fascinating history, analyze primary sources, and engage with interactive projects!
| | | 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. | | | | |