The CDGS produces CD-ROMs of their newsletter archives, Albany County Maps, and Albany County 1855 State Census records.Īrticle: The Center for Jewish History: Rich and Varied Resources for the Genealogist The Capital District Genealogical Society publishes a quarterly newsletter, which includes genealogical articles, transcripts of records from the Capital District, and the minutes of meetings. 2, Summer 2016)Ĭounties: Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie and Washington The Capital District Genealogical SocietyĪrticle: The Capital District Genealogical Society (vol. This article will illuminate the importance of several collections found in The Grosvenor Room.Ĭollections include census, religious, military, immigration and vital records, as well as city directories, and more. Those interested in this repository will also want to read our article, Don't forget the card files! Treasures Not Found in Online Catalogs in the Winter 2016 New York Researcher. The article has a special focus on The Grosvenor Room, a pioneering Local History and Genealogy Department that contains one of the most important genealogical collections in Northeast America. The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library has a large collection of genealogical resources that those researching their Western New York family will find indispensable. 2, Spring 2006)Īlso see: Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (vol.
To make it easy to access, there is a direct link to each article in this guide.
The full articles are available to NYG&B members via the New York Researcher archives in the NYG&B Online Collections. You may also be interested our guide to repositories in the New York Metro Area. The collection descriptions in that guide are not as in depth as the New York Researcher articles compiled here, but the guide does contain a number of repositories that have not yet been featured in the New York Researcher. We strongly recommend reading the full New York Researcher article for any repository you're interested in. The repository entry within this guide will have a brief overview of the repository, and a general (but not necessarily exhaustive) overview of the types of records that can be found. Insider tips to get the most out of your research trip.
Since 2006, The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society has been publishing a series of guides to notable New York State repositories in the New York Researcher.