Photograph of the E. D. Green House, built 1860 by James Hudson Board. He was descended from Cornelius and James Board, who settled in Chester before the Revolution, and from the Cornelius Board who was one of the early owners of the Durland Store...
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945; Presidential Libraries -- New York (State) -- Hyde Park; Presidents
On November 19, 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appeared before a gathering of his Hudson Valley neighbors and dignitaries to lay the cornerstone of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in Hyde Park, New York. His speech that day was broadcast...
Leather bound book, with thin leather strap. The front section of this book contains the ciphering problems (addition) of Abraham Hasbrouck. The last section has two parts to it: the vendue (public auction) of the possessions of Jean Tebenin and...
This is a very chatty letter to Rachel from her father. Friends and family visited each other regularly and often stayed overnight or for a few days. Since he has just returned home from such a visit, he reports the latest news about social events...
School classroom with boys and girls sitting at desks and near the blackboard. There are math problems on the blackboard. Names of the children are written both above and below the picture.
Fire fighters; Fire engines & equipment; Fire fighting; Fire stations;
Everett "Smoky" Wanamaker talks about Empire Hook and Ladder Company in Upper Nyack and the role of the Wanamkaer family in the department. The origins of "The Goosetown against the World" slogan of the department are discussed as well as some of...
John Bogart's family is sick with the measles. Caty is very low indeed with pain in her bowels which makes her recovery doubtful. Henry is in pain and has a high fever. Bogart promises to visit Peter Van Gaasbeek if the children get better. He also...
