New York Archives Magazine

A conversation with recently appointed New York State Archivist, Brian Keough kicks off a new season of the New York Archives Magazine Online Speaker Series. Get to know Brian, learn about his past leadership experience, and hear about his vision for preserving and making New York State's rich and diverse documentary history available today and for future generations. https://loom.ly/2A3YV_g

Now entering its sixth year, the Online Speaker Series features a monthly presentation focused on New York State's rich and diverse history. Join us at 12:30pm every month from September to June for an online discussion of history-themed topics. https://loom.ly/2A3YV_g

Revolutionary Westchester 250 is thrilled to announce September 25, 2024 is the opening of a very special free exhibit that highlights one of the most remarkable chapters in the Revolutionary War—one that played out Westchester County!

School's Back in Session! College Students, did you know that you can write for Archives Magazine? Our magazine is for history enthusiasts of all ages and demographics. Be sure to subscribe if you want to hear more stories of New York. https://loom.ly/fRVepeU

We had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of visitors and introduce Archie the Archivist. What an unforgettable experience!

Who saw Archie at the New York State Fair this past week?

Thanks to the PEF members who dropped by with Archie, the mascot of the New York State Archives, at the union's booth at the State Fair in Syracuse this week!

Calling all history buffs! Mochalisa's Cafe is now offering past issues of New York Archives magazine. Sip on your favorite coffee while exploring captivating stories from New York's rich history—right in the comfort of your favorite local spot.

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Archie the Archivist is on the move! We repeat, Archie the Archivist is on the move📣 Watch your candy apples because Archie is gnawing on more than just history!

Day number 3 at the New York State Fair! We can't decide which food we like best. Let us know what your favorite fair food is in the comments.

Say hello to Archie the Archivist! Archie is the newest member of the Archives Partnership Trust family and is here to make history fun, engaging, and accessible for kids of all ages.

The New York State Archives Partnership is taking on the fair! Our team and Archie the Archivist are looking forward to meeting you all.

Visit us at the Great New York State Fair! The Trust and the State Archives are setting up shop at the State Fair in the Center of Progress Building. We can’t wait to see you there!

National Lighthouse Day honors the beacon of light that for hundreds of years symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. In our summer 2022 NY Archives magazine author Bill Bleyer tells the story of the Fire Island Lighthouse helped sailors safely navigate the dangerous waters leading to New York Harbor.

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Calling all students, educators and history lovers! Did you know you have a chance of being featured in the New York Archives magazine? Authors not only nationally, but globally have written exciting articles on New York State using records from the NYS Archives. For more information, send us an email [email protected]

Wrapping up our series about regional fairs is the latest “Marking History” article by Pomeroy Foundation Lead Historian & Archivist Susan Hughes for New York Archives Magazine. From the Capital Region to Cattaraugus County and beyond, what does history have to tell us about the time-honored county fair? Read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/bp7n8nfc.

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The NYS Fair is around the corner! Our newest NY Archives Magazine has an unforgettable read by Joshua Hauck-Whealton on the roots of the fair and how it shaped the fair as we know it today!

A hello and warm welcome to Brian Keough, New York State Archivist. Recently appointed by the New York State Board of Regents and Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa, Brian Keough starts off his exciting position beginning today, August 1!

We’re talking all things NYS Fair! The NYS Archives Partnership Trust is buzzing and ready to take on Syracuse! Who is coming out to say hi?

Our summer 2024 is almost here! You can read the most exciting stories and take a deeper look into one of New York’s most beloved summer events, the New York State Fair!

On , we celebrate the effective end of slavery in this country. But history reminds us that the end of the institution was not quite so simple as declaring it over and that real freedom was still withheld from many formerly enslaved people. In our summer 2022 issue, you can read about "Black Soph," a woman who was still listed as enslaved in the New York State Census as late as twenty-eight years after the abolition of slavery in New York. https://loom.ly/JJ-1ZDM

Olympic Speed Skater Jack Shea opted out of participating in the Olympic games held during N**i Germany which led to him gaining international fame. Read more about it in our Spring 2016 issue: https://loom.ly/MTM8Kng

It’s which recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States! Hear how "Midnight Movies in Chinatown" author Kenny Ng shares how he utilized film censorship records and scripts of imported Chinese-language films (1927-1965), housed in the New York State Archives, to research early Cantonese cinema: https://loom.ly/GnD28j4

"Midnight Movies in Chinatown" - an interview with Kenny Ng, author Chinese moviegoers flocked to theaters in the US in the early part of the twentieth century, nostalgic for their homeland. From the Summer 2022 Issue of NEW ...