A Global Context: The New York State Constitutional Convention of 1938
A Global Context: The NYS Constitutional Convention of 1938 by Peter J. Galie and Christopher Bopst
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Changes Coming to the David A. Garfinkel Essay Scholarship
The 2017-2018 cycle of the David A. Garfinkel Essay Scholarship has begun, and we’re bringing some changes to the competition! After 11 years, the … More Changes Coming to the David A. Garfinkel Essay Scholarship »
Teachable Moments
This article was written by Dr. Julia Rose Kraut. Dr. Kraut is the inaugural Judith S. Kaye Teaching Fellow and taught “Civil Rights, Civil … More Teachable Moments »
It’s Possible! Reflections from a Garfinkel Essay Scholarship Mentor
This article was written by Charles Scruggs, a professor of history at Genesee Community College who has mentored many Garfinkel Essay Scholarship participants. He … More It’s Possible! Reflections from a Garfinkel Essay Scholarship Mentor »
Education Projects at the Historical Society
Photo: Students from Bard High School Early College on a courthouse tour. In the early 2010s, the Society partnered with Bard High School Early … More Education Projects at the Historical Society »
A Return to the Great Hall at Cooper Union: Abraham Lincoln, Harold Holzer, and the Power to Transform “a New Birth of Freedom”
This article was written by our friends at the New York State Archives Partnership Trust. For more information, go to www.nysarchivestrust.org. Celebrating 2017 Empire State Archives … More A Return to the Great Hall at Cooper Union: Abraham Lincoln, Harold Holzer, and the Power to Transform “a New Birth of Freedom” »
A Tale of Two Foundings: New York’s First Constitution 1777 and the Arab Spring 2011
Editor’s Note: Whether or not New York State should have a new constitutional convention is on the voting ballot this November. As such, the … More A Tale of Two Foundings: New York’s First Constitution 1777 and the Arab Spring 2011 »
Calendar Feature: July 2017 — Dame Agatha Christie (1890–1976)
After the Fourth of July weekend, we’re getting back into the swing of things at the Historical Society. Calendar production for 2018 has just … More Calendar Feature: July 2017 — Dame Agatha Christie (1890–1976) »
Katherine “Kate” Stoneman: Raising the Bar for Women
This article was written by Michelle Henry, who has served as Chautauqua County Historian/Records Management Coordinator since 2000. Ms. Henry is certified as a New York State Registered Historian, … More Katherine “Kate” Stoneman: Raising the Bar for Women »
When Did Slavery End in New York?
This article was written by Craig A. Landy, a partner at NYC firm Peckar & Abramson, PC. Mr. Landy talks more extensively about this … More When Did Slavery End in New York? »