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Excelsior Online Catalog
Use Excelsior to view descriptions of the records of New York State agencies and governors that are held by the New York State Archives.
Digital Collections
Includes digital copies of documents and images held by the New York State Archives, State Library, and State Museum.
Finding Aids
Finding Aids may include subject guides, descriptions of records, and box lists for records of New York State agencies and governors that are held by the New York State Archives.
Records on Microfilm
Listing of finding aids for records available on microfilm through Inter-Library Loan.
Naturalization Pathfinder
Tool that helps determine where to locate New Yorkers' naturalization records.
Probate Pathfinder
Tool that helps determine where to locate New Yorkers' probate records including wills, property inventories, and other court records created after an individual's death.
Publications
Includes guides to historical records, educational resources, books, and other printed resources.
Film Script Index
An index to film scripts held by the New York State Archives.
New York Civil War Soldiers Database
Contains basic information about soldiers and sailors from New York who fought in the Civil War.
State Archives Name Index
A database of individual names appearing in the records of various state agencies whose records are held by the New York State Archives.
America's Civil War
Website gallery comprised of historical photos and documents from America's Civil War.
Erie Canal Time Machine
Web resource that examines the Erie Canal from its opening in 1825 to the creation of the Barge Canal System in 1918.
Global History and Geography
Historical images showing people and places as they appeared in the early twentieth century.
Legacies Project
Web resource that explores the history of Chinese and Latino populations throughout New York State. Includes lesson plans for teachers.
New York's Electoral College
Historical documents illustrate the Electoral College from the general election in November to the meeting of electors in December.
Throughout the Ages
Historical documents illustrate New York, U.S., and World History through a variety of topics. Includes lesson plans for teachers.
Rediscovering New York History and Culture
This project serves as a starting point for locating historical documents that tell the story of New York's communities and people.
Historical Documents Inventory
Database of the archival holdings of repositories across New York.
States' Impact on Federal Education Policy (SIFEPP)
Compiled resource of published and archival materials that describes the role of states in the formation of federal education policy.