Welcome!
Welcome to the Milne Library Guide for Local History at SUNY Geneseo!
Explore the tabs above to discover local history resources available here in Milne Library, and beyond. Don't forget to contact the Special Collections Librarian for research assistance!
The Genesee Valley Historical Collection
Milne Library's Genesee Valley Historical Collection contains a rich variety of resources relating to the eight counties surrounding the Genesee River in New York State: Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Steuben, and Wyoming. The collection includes over 5,900 volumes, microfilm, historic maps, and atlases.
Most of the materials are located in Milne Room 218, on the Main Level.
Recommended Resources
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Geneseo and Livingston County: Local History Notes Taken from the Livingston Republican and Other SourcesHighly selective subject index to Livingston County newspapers, especially the Livingston Republican. Compiled from extensive notes taken by SUNY Geneseo Professor Emeritus Bruce Klee for his local history column, ”Valley Chronicles,” which appeared in the weekly Livingston County Leader (later the Livingston County Leader/Republican).
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Rochester HistoryIs a database with full text of articles written by the historian(s) of the city of Rochester; although the articles themselves are secondary sources, they are based on primary sources. Articles cover all eras of Rochester and Western New York history.
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New York State Historic NewspapersSearch the full-text of select historical newspapers from New York State, including area counties. Additional newspapers are added regularly.
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Rochester Newspaper IndexA project of Rochester Public Library, this index covers many early Rochester newspapers including the Rochester Daily Democrat, the Working Man's Advocate, and the Rochester Republican.
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Fulton HistoryWebsite created and maintained by Tom Tryniski, who has scanned and made searchable millions of pages of historical New York State newspapers. For old issues of many small-town newspapers, this is the only place to find them online.
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New York State Newspaper ProjectList of microfilmed newspapers held by the New York State Library and other repositories throughout New York State, with detailed holdings and location information. Searchable by county, city and title of publication, and key word.
Other Resources
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America: History & LifeCovers the history of the United States and Canada. Lists scholarly articles from history journals. Allows you to search by journal name. Each article is summarized.
Special Collections Librarian
Liz Argentieri
Contact:
Milne 108
(585) 245-5194
(585) 245-5194