The camera, that is:
The Mysterious Mrs. G. M. Bowen
An intriguing series of advertising cabinet cards have piqued the curiosity of staff and researchers ever since they were given to the New-York Historical Society by Mrs. Elihu Spicer in 1960.
Victoria Woodhull: First Woman Presidential Candidate
Geraldine Ferraro, who in 1984 became the first woman Vice-Presidential candidate on a major party ticket, is rightly being heralded as a political
Happy New Year!! (No, Seriously!)
Admittedly that would make much more sense to pre-1752 New Yorkers.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, 100th Anniversary
Next Friday, March 25th, is the 100th anniversary of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. The deadly fire prompted the creation of n
America and the Barbary States
As we watch events unfolding in Libya, and still hear regular news of Somali piracy, it seems like a good opportunity to have a look back at America’s historic relationsh
Fabric Samples from an Early New York Businesswoman
In honor of Women’s History month, we want to highlight materials that focus on women in New York City history. The
Black History Month – 20th Century
“One of the smallest and least known national groups in this country is a group of Black Jews. In New York, Newark, Philadelphia, and o
Black History Month – 19th Century
Lately the words “Black Swan” are more closely associated with Hollywood, but those familiar with the history of performing arts in Ne
Black History Month – 18th Century
The position of African-Americans during the American Revolution was complicated by the incongruous conceptions of freedom held by American colo
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