Johannes writes a letter to his father saying that he remains very thankful, even though he was severely wounded at the Battle of Cedar Creek on October 19. A "minnie ball" went through his thigh and came out through his hip bone. He can't move his...
Letter from Rachel to her parents acknowledging receipt of some things from home. She worries about how they will resolve their dispute, and confirms to her father that Mr. Wright might be in need of money at the moment as he’s just had a major...
A group of five women, an adolescent girl and a young boy are posed for a picture. They are on ice and most are wearing ice skates. The young boy and the woman behind him are not wearing skates. The women all have long coats and fancy hats. One...
A woman models a lilac colored dress that has a high lace color. Accessories include a white fur stole, a fancy hat, elbow length gloves , and a parasol.The Fashion Show was in celebration of Nyack Library's 100th anniversary.
This Victorian costume included an ankle-length gray velvet coat with fur trim and fur muff, stole, and hat and was modelled at a Nyack Library Fashion Show/ Centennial Celebration.
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...
