Local History/Genealogy Websites at Guilderland Public Library

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Local History/Genealogy Websites

RootsWeb The Colonial Albany Project Genealogical Resources @ the New York State Library
A NYGenWeb county site
Coordinated by the NYS Museum
  • interactive discussion list
  • bibliographies
  • searchable database of
  • some primary sources
  • many links to local organizations and
    resources
  • will eventually include 16,000 biographies of individuals who lived in the city prior to the Industrial Revolution
  • includes information on jobs, buildings, and maps
  • includes a description of the resources
  • includes an excellent “getting started” section
Resource from the Historic Albany Foundation
 
A joint program between Albany County and the City of Albany that includes:
  • for those interested in restoration and
    rehabilitation of historic buildings
  • provides programs on architectural history and restoration techniques
  • provides public lectures and house tours
  • provides free preservation workshops
  • represents the valleys surrounding the three rivers
  • offers an eclectic variety of links, historic articles, local restoration projects, and more
  • Historical Records
  • Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd papers
  • Naturalization Records
  • Finding Aids, programs & services

Historical Albany County


I Spy My Hometown

The New Netherland Project

Website of the government of Albany County, NY includes:
Includes photographs and historical information about
The NNP’s primary objective is the complete transcription, translationand publication of Dutch documents in New York libraries, museums and archives that relate to the 17th century colony of New Netherland.
  • links to historical records and archives
  • links to historical information
  • a general historical overview
  • Bethlehem, Brunswick, East Greenbush, Guilderland, Hoosick Falls, Rensselaerville, and Voorheesville
  • Related website (covers Schenectady & Schoharie)

   
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