A Rich Heritage: histories & archives

Research Bibliography
on the Industrial History of the Hudson-Mohawk Region

by

Sloane D. Bullough and John D. Bullough

1. CURRENT INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
Anonymous. Watervliet Arsenal Sesquicentennial, 1813-1963: Arms for the Nation's Fighting Men. Watervliet: U.S. Army, 1963.
Describes the history and the operations of the U.S. Army's Watervliet Arsenal.
Anonymous. "Energy recovery." Civil Engineering (American Society of Civil Engineers) 54 (July 1984): 60- 61.
Describes efforts of the City of Albany to recycle and burn refuse for energy use.
Anonymous. "Tap Industrial Technology to Control Commercial Air Conditioning." Power 132 (May 1988): 91–92.
The heating, ventilation and air–conditioning (HVAC) system at the Empire State Plaza in Albany is described.
Anonymous. "Albany Scientist Receives Patent on Oscillatory Anemometer." Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 70 (March 1989): 309.
Describes a device developed in Albany to measure wind speed.
Anonymous. "Wireless Operation Launches in New York Tri- Cities." Broadcasting 116 10 (6 March 1989): 63.
Describes an effort by Capital Wireless Corporation to provide wireless premium television service in the Albany–Troy region.
Anonymous. "FAA Reviews New Plan to Privatize Albany County Airport Operations." Aviation Week & Space Technology 132 (8 January 1990): 55.
Describes privatization efforts for the Albany's airport.
Anonymous. "Albany International: A Century of Service." PIMA Magazine 74 (December 1992): 48.
The manufacture and preparation of paper and felt at Albany International is described.
Anonymous. "Life Kills." Discover 17 (November 1996): 24- 25.
Research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy on the human circulation system is described.
Anonymous. "Monitoring and Data Collection Improved by Videographic Recorder." Water/Engineering & Management 142 (November 1995): 12.
Describes technology used to monitor water quality for the City of Albany.
Anonymous. "Videographic Recorder Increases Efficiency." American City & County 111 (January 1996): 28- 9.
Describes technology used to monitor water quality for the City of Albany.
Anonymous. "Aerogel and Xerogel." PC Magazine 17 5 (10 March 1998): 9.
Computer components made in Troy are described.
Anonymous. "BASF Expands Uvinul Capacity at Rensselaer Site." Chemical Marketing Reporter 246 22 (28 November 1994): 24.
Details the manufacture of chemicals at Rensselaer's BASF plant used in sunscreen products.
Anonymous. "BASF Expands UV Light Capacity at Manufacturing Site." Chemical Marketing Reporter 246 20 (14 November 1994): 34.
The production of ultraviolet-absorbing chemicals at BASF's Rensselaer site is discussed.
Anonymous. "Your Table Is Ready." Chemical Week 159 26 (2 July 1997): 56.
A Community Advisory Panel at the BASF plant in the City of Rensselaer is described.
Anonymous. "Source Separation Pilot Set for Rural Community." Biocycle: Journal of Waste Recycling 35 1 (January 1994): 11.
The solid waste processing facility of the Eastern Rensselaer County Solid Waste Management Authority is described.
Barlow, Sandra K., Jere W. Crouse, and Michael G. Moriarty. "Fabric Development for Impulse Drying." Tappi Journal 80 (July 1997): 109–114.
Describes the manufacture of paper and paper–drying techniques used by Albany International Corporation.
Boyce, Nell. "The Telltale Rush of Blood." New Scientist (30 May 1998): 8.
A device developed at Troy's Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute that measures the health of the human circulation system is described.
Brail, R. K., W. J. Drummond, J. Levine and B. Warren. "Mighty Mice." Planning 61 7 (1995): 8-11.
Describes the mapping and geographic information software available from MapInfo Corporation in Troy, New York.
Butler, Douglas R. "Dream Boats." Hudson Valley 26 2 (June 1997): 94.
Wooden-boat builders in Albany and their boats are featured.
Carter, Robert A. Industry and State, New York State. Albany: University of the State of New York, State Education Department, Legislative and Governmental Services, and the New York State Library, 1989.
Provides information on industry and industrial promotion within New York State.
Cohoes Industrial Commission. Industrial Resources Survey, City of Cohoes, New York. Cohoes: Cohoes Industrial Commission, 1961.
Summarizes the industry and economic conditions of Cohoes in the 1960s.
Henderson, Floyd M., and James E. Mower. "Department of Geography and Planning, State University of New York at Albany." Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing 58 (August 1992): 1166.
Activities at the State University at Albany related to mapping and geographic information systems are discussed.
Holton, W. Conrad. "Center Provides Thin Film Knowledge for Industry." Solid State Technology 39 (March 1996): 56.
The research activities of the Center for Advanced Thin Film Technology at the State University of New York in Albany are described.
Hood, Mark T. "Videographic Recorder Improves Monitoring and Data Collection at Albany's Loudonville Reservoir." I&CS 69 (May 1996): 69-71.
Describes technology used to monitor water quality for the City of Albany.
Johnson, Dexter. "OxyChem, Aqua Clear Combine Strengths in Pool Chemicals Joint Venture." Chemical Market Reporter 253 (9 March): 3.
Chlorine manufacturing in Watervliet, New York is described.
Kacharian, John C. "America's Arsenal Has Long History." VFW: Veterans of Foreign Wars Magazine 75 8 (April 1988): 24- 25.
Describes the history of the Watervliet Arsenal from 1812 and its role in the nation's defense today.
Kessler, Ronald W., Lance F. Bosart, and Robert S. Gaza. "Recent Maximum Temperature Anomalies at Albany, New York: Fact or Fiction?" Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 74 (February 1993): 215-26.
Recent measurements of temperature in the region are described.
Khwaja, Haider A., and Liaquat Husain. "Chemical Characterization of Acid Precipitation in Albany, New York." Atmospheric Environment: Part A, General Topics 24A 7 (1990): 1869-1882.
The chemical make–up of acid rain falling in the Albany region is described.
Mamis, Robert A. "Ten Under $10,000." Inc. 19 (August 1997): 47-48.
Companies that begain with small initial capital investments, including Troy's MapInfo, are described.
Melcher, J. A. Primary Productivity and Nutrient Dynamics of a New York Rural Water Supply Reservoir [Ph.D. dissertation]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1994.
Describes the impact of agriculture and regional development on the Tomhannock Reservoir in Rensselaer County.
Melcher, J. A., J. Soracco and C. W. Boylen. "Spatial Delineation of Biotic and Abiotic Gradients in a Rural New York Reservoir." Journal of the American Water Resource Association 33 1 (1997): 35-45.
Describes the impact of agriculture and regional development on the Tomhannock Reservoir in Rensselaer County.
Meredith, William H. The Embossing Company, Albany, New York: Toys That Teach. Albany: W. H. Meredith, 1996.
Describes the history of the Embossing Company and the educational toy industry.
Moon, Dudley G., and John W. Fenton. "Partners in Science." The Scientist 10 1 (1996): 10.
Describes forces affecting scientific research and industrial productivity, from the standpoint of the Albany College of Pharmacy and the New York State Department of Health.
Murray, James V. and John Swantek. The Watervliet Arsenal: A Chronology of the Nation's Oldest Arsenal, 1813-1993. Washington: Department of the Army, 1993.
A review of the history of the U.S. Army's Watervliet Arsenal.
New York State Bureau of Industrial Development. Industrial Resources Survey of Rensselaer County. Albany: New York State Department of Commerce, 1960–1969.
Summarizes the industry and economic conditions of Rensselaer County in the 1960s.
Nollet, A. R., and R. H. Greeley. "Startup and Shakedown of Albany New York Solid Waste Energy Recovery System." Journal of Energy Resources Technology 105 (September 1983): 401- 406.
Efforts to use refuse as fuel in the City of Albany are described.
Phair, Matthew. "Virtual Reality Hits Scheduling." ENR 235 (11 December 1995): 15.
New software for computer–aided design (CAD) was discussed at the Computer-aided Design Simulation and Virtual Reality Symposium, held in Troy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in December 1995.
Pope, Gregory T. "Fly by Microwaves." Popular Mechanics 172 (September 1995): 44-45.
Microwave-powered aircraft developed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy is described.
Rensselaer County Historical Society. Documenting Change: Industry and Business in Troy and Rensselaer, NY, 1945 to the Present: A Resource Guide. Troy: Rensselaer County Historical Society, 1996.
A comprehensive list of archival sources pertaining to 20th century business and industry in Rensselaer County.
Saunders, Fenella. "Rocket Science." Discover 19 4 (April 1998): 32.
Describes laser-powered aircraft developed at Troy's Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Scheraga, Dan. "Rhone-Poulenc Expands Its Niche Player Role in U.S. Silicone Market." Chemical Market Reporter 252 (1 September 1997): 3.
Describes the manufacturing capacity of this Troy-based silicones developer.
Seidel, Leon M. "Albany International's Demise Greatly Exaggerated." Textile Industries 148 (February 1984): 56.
Describes research and textile manufacturing activities of Albany International.
Skaaren, Lorna. Albany International: The First One Hundred Years. Albany: Albany International Corporation, 1995.
A history of the Albany–based paper and textile manufacturing company.
Smith, William C. "Albany International: Innovative Solutions Through Research." Textile World 141 (November 1991): 60- 61.
Products manufactured by Albany International are discussed, as well as their use in aircraft and insulating systems.
Vantuono, William C. "A Turbo in Your Future?" Railway Age 196 (March 1995): 66-67.
Describes the high-speed railroad improvements along the route between Rensselaer and Hudson.
2. HISTORY OF LABOR, INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
Anonymous. Hudson River and the Hudson River Rail-Road. Astoria: J. C. and A. L. Fawcett, Inc., 1851.
A description of each of the cities and towns along the Hudson River Railroad's train route in the mid-1800s.
Anonymous. The Industries of the City of Albany: A Resume of Her Past History and Progress. Albany: Elstner Publishing Company, 1889.
Summarizes the industry and economic conditions of the City of Albany in the late 1800s.
Anonymous. The Industrial Advantages of Troy, NY and Environs: Cohoes, Waterford, Lansingburgh, Green Island and West Troy. Rochester: James P. McKinney, E. H. Lisk, 1895.
Describes opportunities for industrial development in the Hudson–Mohawk area.
Anonymous. History of Troy Water Works, Troy, New York. Troy; 1971.
Describes the history of the water supplier for the City of Troy.
Anonymous. "Worker City, Company Town [review of book by Daniel Walkowitz]." Archiv fr Sozialgeschichte 23 (1983): 531.
Reviews Walkowitz's book about worker life and organization in Troy and Cohoes; in German.
Anonymous. "Questions and Answers." American Rifleman 147 1 (January 1999): 24.
Briefly discusses gain twist rifle design, advocated in Troy during the 19th century.
Barnes, J. W. "Water Works History: A Comparison of Albany, Utica, Syracuse and Rochester." Rochester History 39 3 (1977): 1- 24.
Details the development of Albany's water system.
Bayley, Charles A. D. An Investigation to Determine the Cost of Development and Electrical Transmission of the Water Power of the Lower Falls of the Poestenkill [undergraduate thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1900.
A technical and engineering description of potential uses of hydroelectric power in Troy.
Bielinski, Stefan. "A Middling Sort: Artisans and Tradesmen in Colonial Albany." New York History 73 3 (July 1982).
Describes the work and lifestyles of craftsmen and other skilled workers in Albany in the 1600s and 1700s.
Birdsall, James W. Review of the Howe Truss Rail Road Bridge, Over the Poestenkill at Troy, N.Y. [topographical engineering thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1860.
Describes engineering aspects of a railroad bridge in Troy.
Bodnar, J. "Worker City, Company Town: Iron and Cotton Worker Protest in Troy and Cohoes, New York, 1855–84 – Walkowitz, D. J. [book review]." Journal of Social History 13 4 (1980).
Review of Walkowitz's history of Troy's iron industry and Cohoes's textile industry.
Boewe, Charles. "[Constantine Rafinesque's travels along the Erie Canal.]" Names 10 (1962): 58-60.
Field naturalist Rafinesque's meeting and friendship with Amos Eaton of Troy's Rensselaer School is described.
Breiner, Charles L. A Study of the Troy Collar Starchers' Union in the Early Twentieth Century: And the Impact of the 1905 Collar Starchers' Strike on the Troy Working-Class Community and the Collar Industry. Albany: C. L. Breiner, 1991.
Describes the employment conditions of the women collar workers in Troy during the early 1900s and the factors that led to the development of the labor movement among these workers.
Brown, Carol. "Book Review: Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, 1864-86 by Carole Turbin." Work and Occupations 21 2 (May 1994): 217-218.
Review of Turbin's book on women textile workers.
Bryce, L. M. Design of a New Plant for the Ross Valve Manufacturing Company [bachelor's thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1943.
Engineering plans for a valve manufacturing plant in Troy.
Burke, James. "Movers and Shakers." Scientific American 282 2 (February 2000): 106-107.
The early steamship operations of Robert Fulton on the Hudson River are discussed.
Carbonell, Carlos F. Review of the Overshot Water Wheel of the Messrs. Burden and Company at Troy, N.Y. [civil engineering thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1875.
A technical and engineering description of the Burden Water Wheel in Troy.
Carroll, P. Thomas. "Designing Modern America in the Silicon Valley of the 19th Century." Rensselaer (March 1999).
The growth of industry and technology in Troy and the rest of the Hudson-Mohawk region is described.
Clawson, Mary Ann. "Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, 1864-86 – Turbin, C. [book review]." Contemporary Sociology 22 (September 1993): 672.
Review of Turbin's book on women textile workers, focusing on the diversity of working women's experiences in nineteenth–century Troy.
Coogan, Timothy C. The Forging of a New Mill Town: North and South Adams, Massachusetts, 1780-1860 [Ph.D. dissertation]. New York University, 1992.
Compares the industrial society of Adams with that in other cities, including Lowell, Cohoes, Pawtucket and Chicopee.
Corwin, Elbert F. The Design for a Proposed Hydraulic Laboratory on the Poestenkill for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute [master's thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1934.
Describes plans for a facility to study water power along the Poestenkill in Troy.
Cox, Abraham B. Review of the Over Shot Wheel of Messrs. H. Burden and Sons [civil engineering thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1867.
Engineering and technical information about the famous Burden Water Wheel in Troy.
Crosby, Horace. Review of the Hydraulic Motor of the Messrs. Burden, Troy Iron Works [civil engineering thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1862.
An engineering description of the water wheel used to power the Burden Iron Works.
Cuffe, M. I. "The Forgotten Harvests." Conservationist 31 4 (1977): 16-18.
Describes the ice industry in Albany County.
Deal, Elvin A. Review of the Congress Street Stone Arch Bridge Over the Poestenkill Creek at Troy, N.Y. [civil engineering thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1882.
An engineering description of a bridge in Troy.
DeKay, James T. Monitor: The Story of the Revolutionary Ship and the Men Whose Invention Changed the Course of History. New York: Walker and Company, 1997.
Describes the history of the famous ironclad warship Monitor, whose metal plates were manufactured in Troy.
Delaware and Hudson Company. Freight, Passenger and Work Equipment Development: The First 100 Years. Society of Freight Car Historians, 1989.
Details the development of the railroad industry in and around the City of Troy.
DeVault, Ileen A. "Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, 1864-86 by Carole Turbin [book review]." Reviews in American History 22 4 (December 1994): 620- 625.
Review of Turbin's book on women textile workers.
Di Santo, Victor J. The Streetcar Workers of Albany, 1900- 1921: The Union Era [Ph.D. dissertation]. State University of New York at Binghamton, 1994.
Describes the formation and development of the local streetcar workers' union in North Albany, one of the most powerful in the nation at the time.
Douglass, Elisha P. "The Origins of the American Business Corporation, 1784-1855 [review of book by Ronald E. Seavoy]." American Historical Review 88 (February 1983): 180.
Describes the creation and development of corporations in nineteenth–century New York State, including the role of the Albany Regency political machine.
Echeverria, Juan F. Review of the Overshot Water Wheel at the Burden Iron Company's Works, Troy, N.Y. [civil engineering thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1885.
Describes engineering aspects of the Burden Water Wheel in Troy.
Field, P. F. "Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, New York, 1864-86 by Carole Turbin [book review]." Choice 30 7 (March 1993): 1231.
Review of Turbin's book on women textile workers.
Ford Green Island Plant. The Island: 65 Years of Pride. Troy: United Auto Workers, Local 930, 1988.
The automobile industry and history of labor unions in Green Island is discussed.
Friedman, Gerald M. "Troy, New York -- Home of American Geologic Pioneers." Southeastern Geology 38 3 (1 April 1999): 155.
Early American geologists in Troy, including the Rensselaer School's Amos Eaton, are discussed.
Friedman, Gerald M. "Founders of American Geology." Endeavour 24 4 (December 2000): 145.
Describes early American geology including Amos Eaton of Troy.
Gabin, N. F. "Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, 1864-86 – Turbin, C. [book review]." American Historical Review 99 1 (February 1994): 305– 306.
Review of Turbin's book on women textile workers.
Gamber, W. "Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, 1864-86 – Turbin, C. [book review]." Journal of American History 80 4 (March 1994): 1482– 1483.
Review of Turbin's book on women textile workers.
Gilmore, Glenda E. "Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, 1865-86 by Carole Turbin [book review]." Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science 536 (November 1994): 183–184.
Review of Turbin's book on women textile workers.
Goodall, David J. New Light on the Border: New England Squatter Settlements in New York During the American Revolution [Ph.D. dissertation]. Albany: State University of New York, 1984.
The movement of New Englanders into eastern New York State, and especially Columbia County, is described.
Greenberg, B. "Worker City, Company Town: Iron and Cotton Worker Protest in Troy and Cohoes, New York, 1855–84 – Walkowitz, D. J. [book review]." Journal of American History 66 4 (1980).
Review of Walkowitz's history of Troy's iron industry and Cohoes's textile industry.
Greenberg, Brian. Worker and Community: Response to Industrialization in a Nineteenth-Century American City, Albany, New York, 1850-1884. State University of New York Press, 1985.
Describes worker life as industrialization in Albany rose.
Greene, John C. American Science in the Age of Jefferson. Ames: Iowa State University Press, 1984.
Early American efforts at science in the region are described, including the work of geologist-botanist Amos Eaton at Troy's Rensselaer School.
Go, J. "Inventing Industrial Accidents and Their Insurance: Discourse and Workers' Compensation in the United States, 1880s– 1910s." Social Science History 20 3 (Fall 1996): 401– 438.
Describes the development of policies that required compensation for work–related injury during the late 1800s.
Issel, W. "Worker City, Company Town: Iron and Cotton Worker Protest in Troy and Cohoes, New York, 1855–84 – Walkowitz, D. J. [book review]." Journal of American Studies 14 2 (1980).
Review of Walkowitz's history of Troy's iron industry and Cohoes's textile industry.
Jaffe, Abram J. Benefits, Incomes and Expenditures of Unemployed Workers: Experience of a Group of Unemployment Insurance Beneficiaries in Albany-Schenectady-Troy: Spring 1957. New York: New York State Department of Labor, 1958.
Contains the results of a survey of area unemployed workers.
James, Mary Ann. Elites in Conflict: The Antebellum Clash Over the Dudley Observatory. Rutgers University Press, 1987.
Describes turmoil during the first years of the Dudley Observatory in Albany.
Kacharian, John C. Watervliet Arsenal: Yesterday, Today. Watervliet: Acme Press, 1984.
A photographic history of the Watervliet Arsenal.
Kashtaus, William C. "'If You Men Don't Withdraw, We Will Mow Every One of You Down.'" American History 35 1 (April 2000): 52.
Describes labor unrest during the late nineteenth century, including lockouts in Troy.
Kantayya, Anandarao G. Design for an Automatically Controlled Hydroelectric Plant to be Located on the Poestenkill, Troy, N.Y. [master's thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1930.
Engineering plans for a water power plant along the Poestenkill in Troy.
Knight, Margaret. "Preserving the Past." Rensselaer (June 1994): 4-6.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Fixman Archives, containing many important historical records about science and technology, are described.
Kocher, Helen J. "Bells and Bell Founders." Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine 114 4 (1980): 490- 495.
Information about local bell foundries, including the Meneely foundries of the Troy area, is discussed.
Laurie, B. "Worker City, Company Town: Iron and Cotton Worker Protest in Troy and Cohoes, New York, 1855–84 – Walkowitz, D. J. [book review]." Journal of Interdisciplinary History 11 2 (1980).
Review of Walkowitz's history of Troy's iron industry and Cohoes's textile industry.
Lawton, Edward P. Design for the Development of the Water Power of the Poestenkill at Troy, N.Y., 16700 Horsepower. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1916.
Describes engineering aspects and plans for a water power plant in Troy.
Ledes, Allison Eckardt. "A Nineteenth-Century Cabinetmaker in Troy, New York." Magazine Antiques 147 5 (May 1995):650.
Describes an exhibition of the work of Elijah Galusha, a furniture maker in the 1800s.
Leibach, Tracy. "Troy: A Birthplace of America's Industrial Revolution." Rensselaer (September 1993): 27.
Several contributions of Troy to America's industrial development are listed.
Licht, W. "Worker City, Company Town: Iron and Cotton Worker Protest in Troy and Cohoes, New York, 1855–84 – Walkowitz, D. J. [book review]." Journal of Urban History 7 2 (1981).
Review of Walkowitz's history of Troy's iron industry and Cohoes's textile industry.
Lord, Philip L. Mills on the Tsatsawassa: A Case Study. Albany: New York State Department of Education, 1983.
Describes water–powered mills and water power technology along the Tackawasick Creek in Rensselaer County.
Malecki, Maryanne. Children of Industry, Parents of Hope: Immigrant Settlement in Albany, New York 1830-1920. Albany: Albany County Hall of Records, 1994.
A workbook for school teachers containing information, lesson plans, and facsimile documents about immigrant labor in Albany and the surrounding region.
McAllister, Ethel. Amos Eaton: Scientist and Educator, 1776- 1842. Philadelphia, 1941.
Describes the life and work of the region's Amos Eaton.
McCartin, Joe. "Worker and Community [review of book by Brian Greenberg]." Industrial and Labor Relations Review 40 (April 1987): 464.
Reviews Greenberg's book on nineteenth– century worker life in Albany, New York.
McCullough, David. The Great Bridge. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1972.
The education of Washington Roebling at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is discussed.
McHugh, Jeanne. Alexander Holley and the Makers of Steel. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1980.
Describes the making of steel uising the Bessemer process in Troy.
Morrison, Wayne E. Old Established Jones and Company: Troy Bell Foundry. Ovid: W. E. Morrison and Co., 1984.
Description of a bell manufacturer in Troy.
Murray, David. Industrial and Material Progress, Illustrated in the History of Albany: Annual Address Before the Albany Institute. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Company, 1880.
Describes the nineteenth–century development of industry and business in Albany.
Neu, Irene D. "Worker and Community [review of book by Brian Greenberg]." Journal of American History 73 (September 1986): 476.
Reviews Greenberg's book on nineteenth–century worker life in Albany, New York.
Newton, Steven. "Walter A. Wood." Working People 2 3 (October- November 1986).
Biographical information about Wood, who founded the Walter A. Wood Mowing and Reaping Company in Hoosick Falls.
New York State Public Employees Federation, AFL-CIO. Kate Mullaney: A True Labor Pioneer. Albany: New York State Public Employees Federation, AFL-CIO, 1998.
Biographical information about labor pioneer Kate Mullany who started the first successful women's labor union in the United States in Troy.
Organ Historical Society. Upper Hudson Valley Mini-Convention Handbook, August 3-6, 1997. Round Lake: Round Lake Historical Society, 1997.
Describes the manufacture and working of several important historical organs in the region, including several in Rensselaer County.
Parr, Joy. "Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, 1864-86 – Turbin, C. [book review]." Journal of Economic History 53 3 (September 1993): 698– 700.
Review of Turbin's book on women textile workers.
Pecke, Francis S. Review of Overshot Wheel at Burden's Iron Works, Troy [C.E. thesis]. Lehigh University, 1875.
Describes engineering aspects of the Burden Water Wheel in Troy.
Pierce, J. H. Fire on the Hearth: The Evolution and Romance of the Heating Stove. Springfield: Pond-Ekburg, 1951.
A survey of the development of cooking and heating stoves including those manufactured in Troy.
Pierce, Morris A. The Introduction of Direct Pressure Water Supply, Cogeneration, and District Heating in Urban and Institutional Communities, 1863-1882 [Ph.D. dissertation]. University of Rochester, 1993.
Describes the underground water and heating supply systems for cities, including Troy, developed by Birdsall Holly after the Civil War.
Procter, Mary and William Matuszeski. Gritty Cities: A Second Look at Allentown, Bethlehem, Bridgeport, Hoboken, Lancaster, Norwich, Paterson, Reading, Trenton, Troy, Waterbury and Wilmington. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1978.
Case studies of twelve northeastern industrial cities, including Troy, are presented.
Proudfit, Margaret B. Henry Burden, His Life and a History of His Inventions Compiled from the Public Press. Troy: Pafraets Press, 1904.
A biography and history of Burden Iron Works founder Henry Burden.
Prude, J. "Worker City, Company Town: Iron and Cotton Worker Protest in Troy and Cohoes, New York, 1855–84 – Walkowitz, D. J. [book review]." Labor History 22 2 (1981).
Review of Walkowitz's history of Troy's iron industry and Cohoes's textile industry.
Ranney, Marcus H. Review of the Stone Arch Crossing the Poestenkill Creek at Congress Street, Troy [civil engineering thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1885.
An engineering description of an arch bridge in Troy.
Rappone, A. J. The Office Women in Albany, 1870-1930: A Study of Occupational Origins [Ph.D. thesis]. New York: New York University, 1980.
Information about the status of women workers in late nineteenth century Albany.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Historical Library and Museum of Science and Technology, Founded December 1955. Troy: Hiland G. Batcheller, Jr. Memorial Foundation, 1956.
Describes the Hiland G. Batcheller, Jr. Memorial Library of science and technology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Retzlaff, E. "Unionizing at General Electric During the Depression." Working Papers 2 of the Seminar on New York History. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1985.
Describes efforts to form labor unions at General Electric's Schenectady facility.
RiverSpark. Champions of Labor: The History of Working People and the Beginning of the American Labor Movement. Cohoes: Hudson– Mohawk Urban Cultural Park Commission, 1989.
Describes the significance of the Hudson–Mohawk region in labor history of the United States.
Robinson, Arthur W. An Investigation to Determine a More Economical Use of the Water Power of the Poestenkill [civil engineering thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1897.
An engineering study to look at the potential for hydroelectric power from the Poestenkill in Troy.
Roche, Alfred Emmett. Design for the Development of the Water Power of the Wynantskill, at Troy, N.Y. and its Electrical Transmission to the Burden Iron Company at Troy, N.Y. [undergraduate thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1907.
Describes engineering aspects of providing electrical power to the Burden Iron Works in Troy.
Rose, Sonya O. "Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, 1864-86 by Carole Turbin [book review]." Signs 20 2 (Winter 1995): 448.
Reviews Turbin's book in the context of other books on gender and the labor movement in the United States and abroad.
Ross, S. "Worker City, Company Town: Iron and Cotton Worker Protest in Troy and Cohoes, New York, 1855–84 – Walkowitz, D. J. [book review]." International Labor and Working–Class History 21 (1982).
Review of Walkowitz's history of Troy's iron industry and Cohoes's textile industry.
Schoolman, Morton and Alvin Magid, eds. Reindustrializing New York State: Strategies, Implications, Challenges. State University of New York Press, 1986.
Essays on industrial decline in Albany and elsewhere, acid rain, and government policies.
Schurter, William J. The Development of the Russian System of Tool Instruction (1763-1893) and its Introduction Into U.S. Industrial Education Programs (1876-1893) [Ph.D. dissertation]. College Park: University of Maryland, 1982.
Compares the Russian model of engineering education, which included hands– on working with tools, with the highly theoretical engineering education available at American schools such as Rensselaer.
Simpson, M. "Worker City, Company Town: Iron and Cotton Worker Protest in Troy and Cohoes, New York, 1855–84 – Walkowitz, D. J. [book review]." History 65 215 (1980).
Review of Walkowitz's history of Troy's iron industry and Cohoes's textile industry.
Sloan, Robert I. A Review of the Howe Truss Railroad Bridge over the Poestenkill at Troy, N.Y. [civil engineering thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1859.
Describes the engineering aspects of a railroad bridge in Troy.
Smith, Bruce C. John Augustus Griswold and the Development of Bessemer Steelmaking in the United States, 1818-1872 [Ph.D. dissertation]. University of Notre Dame, 1991.
Details the career of Troy steelmaker and mayor John Griswold.
Steinberg, Allen. "Worker and Community [review of book by Brian Greenberg]." Business History Review 61 (Autumn 1987): 491.
Reviews Greenberg's book on nineteenth–century worker life in Albany, New York.
Stevens, Edward W. The Grammar of the Machine: Technical Literacy and Early Industrial Expansion in the United States. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1995.
Describes education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and at Emma Willard School in the nineteenth century, and its relation to industrial development.
Stott, Peter. "The Knickerbocker Ice Company and Inclined Railway at Rockland Lake, New York." Journal of the Society for Industrial Archaeology 5 1 (1979): 7-18.
Described the operations of the Knickerbocker Ice Company, including a storage facility in Rensselaer County.
Stowell, David O. The Struggle of City Streets: People, Railroads and the Great Strikes of 1877 [Ph.D. dissertation]. State University of New York at Buffalo, 1992.
Describes the causes and effects of the "great strikes" of 1877 in Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, as well as the differences among each city's striking populations.
Sweeny, F. R. J. The Burden Water-Wheel. Washington: Society for Industrial Archeology, 1973.
A brief description of the Burden Iron Works water wheel and its history.
Tarr, Joel A. "A Note on the Horse as an Urban Power Source." Journal of Urban History 25 3 (March 1999): 434- 448.
The use of horses in industry and transportation is described, including mention of a horse-powered excavation shovel invented in Troy.
Turbin, Carole. "And We Are Nothing But Women: Irish Working Women in Troy." In Women of America: A History (C. Berkin and M. B. Norton, eds.). New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1972.
Describes early efforts of women to organize into labor unions in Troy.
Turbin, Carole. "Reconceptualizing Family, Work and Labor Organizing: Working Women in Troy, 1860-1890." Review of Radical Political Economics 16 1 (1984): 1-16.
Describes the factors that contributed to the organization of women textile workers in Troy.
Turbin, Carole. Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, New York, 1864-86. University of Illinois Press, 1992.
Describes conditions and history of working women, especially members of the Collar Laundry Union, the first women's trade union in the United States.
Tuttle, Frank W. Investigation of the Poestenkill Creek as a Source of Water-Supply for the City of Troy [civil engineering thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1878.
An engineering study of the use of water from the Poestenkill for purposes within Troy.
Uselding, Paul J. "Henry Burden and the Question of Anglo- American Technological Transfer in the Nineteenth Century." Journal of Economic History 30 2 (1970): 312.
Describes technological developments in iron making developed by Henry Burden in Troy.
Vogel, Robert M. "Building in the Age of Steam." In Building Early America: Contributions Toward the History of a Great Industry [Charles E. Peterson, editor]. Radnor, 1976.
The invention in Troy of a horse-powered excavation shovel is described.
Waite, John G. and Diana Waite. "Stove Manufacturers, Troy, New York." Antiques Magazine (January 1973).
Details the makers of cast iron stoves, and their products, in the Troy area.
Walkowitz, Daniel J. "Statistics and the Writing of Workingclass Culture: A Statistical Portrait of the Iron Workers in Troy, New York, 1860-1880." Labor History 15 3 (Summer 1974).
Describes the history and lives of Troy iron workers in the late 1800s.
Walkowitz, Daniel J. Worker City, Company Town: Iron and Cotton-Worker Protest in Troy and Cohoes, New York, 1855-84. Champaign: University of Illinois Press, 1978.
Describes the differences in workers' lives between people in iron–manufacturing Troy and textile– manufacturing Cohoes.
Walkowitz, Daniel J. "Worker and Community [review of book by Brian Greenberg]." American Historical Review 91 (December 1986): 1275.
Reviews Greenberg's book on nineteenth–century worker life in Albany, New York.
Wells, John. "Early Investigations of the Devonian System in New York, 1656-1836." Special Papers of the Geological Society of America 74 (1974).
An overview of the work of early regional geologists including that of Amos Eaton.
Wicks, Frank. "The Blacksmith's Motor." Mechanical Engineering 121 7 (July 1999): 66-69.
The invention of the rotating electric motor by Thomas Davenport, including his interactions with Amos Eaton and Stephen Van Rensselaer of the Rensselaer School in Troy, is described.
William S. Kline and Company. Troy, New York: Illustrated and Descriptive. Troy: Regal Art Press, 1909.
Photographs and descriptions of industries and businesses in Troy.
Winder, Gordon M. "The North America Manufacturing Belt in 1880: A Cluster of Regional Industrial Systems or One Large Industrial District?" Economic Geography 75 1 (January 1999): 71- 92.
The supply networks of the Marcus Filley stove manufacturer in Troy are described in the context of industrial districts in North America during the late 19th century.
Wordan, Charles A. Design for the Improvement of the Poestenkill Creek for Purpose of Securing to the City of Troy, N.Y. Power for Arc Lighting and Commercial Purposes [undergraduate thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1904.
Describes engineering plans for a water power plant along the Poestenkill to provide electricity for the City of Troy.
Yeager, Frederick A. Review of a Stone Arch Bridge Over the Poestenkill, 3rd Street, Troy, N.Y. [civil engineering thesis]. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1878.
Description of the engineering aspects of a Troy bridge.
3. ARCHITECTURE AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
Anderson, Grace. "Looking Forward: In the Northeast." Architectural Record 175 8 (July 1987): 91-95.
The design of the Low Center for Industrial Innovation at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy is described.
Anonymous. "Banking and Trains in Albany." Lighting Design & Application 18 (August 1988): 46.
Describes the lighting design at Norstar Bancorp, in Albany.
Anonymous. "The Care and Nurturing of 20-th Century Landmarks." Architectural Record (February 1995).
Historic preservation issues in Albany and elsewhere are described.
Anonymous. "The Citi Lights Up." Lighting Design & Application 18 (September 1988): 47.
The lighting of the Citibank Albany Core Branch is discussed.
Anonymous. "From Chapel to Library by Way of Relighting." Lighting Design and Application 2 (January 1972): 18- 21.
The lighting for the renovation of the library at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, formerly St. Joseph's chapel, is described.
Anonymous. "Future Work." New York Construction 46 3 (October 1998): 122.
Forthcoming additions to the Albany Institute of History and Art are briefly described.
Anonymous. "Saving America's Treasures." Inland Architect 115 4 (1998): 76.
First Lady Hillary Clinton's 1998 visit to the Kate Mullany house in Troy and to other sites in New York State is described.
Anonymous. "A Show of Greens." Colonial Homes 19 6 (December 1993): 84-87.
Describes holiday decorations at Troy's Hart–Cluett mansion, with the theme of "An 1892 Christmas."
Anonymous. "An Old House in Kingston, New York." Early American Homes 31 4 (August 2000): 28-35.
A late- eighteenth- or early-nineteenth-century house containing artifacts including a whiskey jar from Troy, NY is described.
Anonymous. "Post-Secondary: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Samuel F. Heffner Alumni House." American School and University 64 3 (November 1991): 176.
The design of the Heffner Alumni House at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy is described.
Anonymous. "Pulse: Planning." Engineering News-Record 238 3 (20 January 1997): 57.
Forthcoming additions to the Albany Institute of History and Art are briefly described.
Anonymous. "The Troy Mall." Architectural Record 163 3 (1978): 132.
Describes the design and architecture of the Uncle Sam Atrium in Troy.
Anonymous. "For Undergraduate Enthusiasts." Architectural Record 172 (November 1984): 110-113.
The design of the Playhouse at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy is described.
Anonymous. "Psychological Influences on Architectural Education." Progressive Architecture 50 3 (1969): 148.
Discusses the role of psychological methods on teaching architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.
Anonymous. "The Glory That Was Troy, New York." Fortune 95 1 (1977): 142.
A photographic feature of Troy architecture and views.
Anonymous. A Synthesis of Archaeology at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, Albany, New York, 1968-1994. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1994.
Describes the architecture of and artifacts from Albany's Schuyler Mansion.
Anonymous. "An Old House in Kingston, New York." Early American Homes (August 2000): 28-35.
Describes the Kiersted House in Kingston, a fine example of Hudson Valley architecture.
Barnes-Svarney, Patricia. "Now You Can Take it With You." Technology Review 96 5 (July 1993): 19-20.
Describes the modular home prototype developed by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Architecture.
Bauer, Betsy and Robert Black. "Big Tax Credits Draw Investors to Historic Projects." U.S. News and World Report (3 November 1986).
Albany's efforts as a leading city for historic preservation, as well as those of other cities, are discussed.
Bennett, Allison P. The People's Choice: A History of Albany County in Art and Architecture. Fleischmanns: Purple Mountain Press, 1995.
An overview of Albany's history, focusing on its architecture and art.
Bird, William B. Historic Structures Report for Restoration of Casino in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, New York. Albany: New York State Historic Trust, 1971.
A description of the architecture of historic buildings in Congress Park in Saratoga.
Biskin, Miriam and Michelle Edwards. Landmarks of Old Troy. Troy: A.V. Costa, Inc.
Illustrations and history of a number of prominent historic buildings in Troy.
Blackburn, R. "Historic Cherry Hill in Albany, New York." Antiques 117 4 (1980): 886-896.
Describes this historic house in Albany.
Blackburn, Roderic H. "Architecture." De Halve Maen 57 (1982): 1-5.
Describes Dutch architecture and buildings in the region during the 1600s.
Brenner, D. "Charles Stewart Mott Gymnasium, Troy, New York." Architectural Record 169 15 (1981).
Describes the architectural design and features of the Charles Stewart Mott Gymnasium.
Bucher, Douglas G., Stacy P. Draper, Walter R. Wheeler and John G. Waite Associates. The Marble House in Second Street. Troy: Rensselaer County Historical Society, 2000.
An informative history and historic structure report of the Hart- Cluett Mansion in Troy is provided.
Cavanaugh, Tim. "The Amazing Shrinking (and Expanding) House." American Demographics 17 (November 1995): 13- 15.
Modular housing developed by the School of Architecture in Troy's Rensselaer Polytechnic Insititute is described.
Champine, Gemma E. Troy Music Hall: America's Premier Acoustical Treasure [D.A. dissertation]. State University of New York at Albany, 1986.
Describes the history, architecture and acoustic characteristics of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
Crosbie, M. J. "Some Assembly Required." Progressive Architecture 74 11 (November 1993): 93.
Describes the modular home prototype developed by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Architecture.
Crowl, John R. and Kathryn A. Youngs. Harmony Mills Historic District. Troy: Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, 1978.
An overview of the Harmony Mills textile factories in Cohoes.
Cuffe, M. I. "Churches in the Woods." Historic Preservation 29 2 (1977): 33-35.
Describes houses of worship in Rensselaer County.
Da Costa, Beverly. American Heritage Guide to Historic Houses of America. New York: American Heritage Publishing Company, 1971.
Significant historic houses in Troy and the surrounding region are described.
Daniels, Stephen H. "State Capitols Feeling Their Age Need Big Bucks for Big Fixes." Engineering News-Record 242 16 (26 April 1999): 20.
Efforts to restore state capitol buildings, including New York's in Albany, are discussed.
Dean, A. O. "New City Center Built Around an Atrium." AIA Journal 70 7 (1981).
Describes the architectural design by Geoffrey Freeman Associates of Troy's Uncle Sam Atrium.
Demonstration and Evaluation of Lighting Technologies and Applications Program. DELTA Portfolio: DeGraff Street Industrial Center. Troy: Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1996.
Describes the architectural lighting in a 19th-century carpet mill in Amsterdam, NY that was adapted to office and light manufacturing use.
Demonstration and Evaluation of Lighting Technologies and Applications Program. DELTA Portfolio: Prudential Health Care Office Building. Troy: Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1996.
Describes the lighting and architectural design of an office building in Albany, NY.
DeSanctis, Michael E. Some Artistic Aspects of Catholic Liturgical Reform: A Comparative Study of the Influence of Vatican Council II on Music and Architecture for the Liturgy [Ph.D. dissertation]. Ohio University, 1985.
Describes the architecture and design of the Chapel and Cultural Center in Troy.
Diamonstein, Barbaralee. Buildings Reborn: New Uses, Old Places. New York: Harper and Row, 1978.
Preservation efforts at the New York Bar Center and University Plaza in Albany are described.
Dunn, Shirley W. "Settlement Patterns in Rensselaerwyck: Tracing the Hooge Berg, a Seventeenth Century Farm on the East Side of the Hudson." De Halve Maen 68 (Spring 1995): 18.
The architecture and design of a Dutch farmhouse in Schodack, New York is detailed.
Dunn, Shirley W. Dutch Architecture Near Albany: The Polgreen Photographs. Fleischmanns: Purple Mountain Press, 1996.
Descriptions of early domestic architecture in the Albany region, illustrated with photographs taken by Waldron M. Polgreen in the early 1900s.
Eberlein, Harold D. Historic Houses of the Hudson Valley. New York: Dover, 1990.
Describes domestic architecture in the Hudson Valley region.
Einhorn-Yaffee, Architecture-Interior Design. Quackenbush House: A Restoration for the City of Albany, New York. Albany: City of Albany, 1975.
Describes the history and architecture of this Albany house.
Feinberg, Jane. Yaddo: The Growth and Development of Spencer Trask's County Estate, 1881-1901 [master's thesis]. Brown University, 1975.
Describes the estate at Yaddo in Saratoga County.
Feister, L. M., P. R. Huey and J. F. McEvoy. "Archaeological Investigations in the Vicinity of Fort Crailo During Sewer Line Construction Under Riverside Avenue in Rensselaer, New York." New York State Archaeological Association Bulletin 69 (1977): 19- 42.
Information about the area around Fort Crailo in Rensselaer.
Fenimore, James Alan. From Meeting House to House of God: The Gothic Revival in the American Methodist Tradition of Troy Annual Conference, 1870-1879 [S.T.M. thesis]. Drew University, 1993.
Describes Methodist church architecture, focusing especially on the Methodist church in Troy.
Fiero, Kathleen W. Historic Structure Report, Archeological Data Section: Lindenwald, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Kinderhook, New York. Denver: National Parks Service, 1983.
The history and architecture of Lindenwald is described.
Fisher, Charles L. "...Obliged to Live...on the Outside of the Fort:" A Report on the Soldier's Huts Found During Archaeological Survey of the Proposed Maintenance Building Site, Crown Point State Historic Site, Essex County, New York. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1993.
Details military dwellings found near the Crown Point historic site in New York.
Fisher, Charles L. Archaeological Discovery of Frederic Church's First Studio at Olana State historic Site, Columbia County, New York. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1994.
Church's first art studio at his Columbia County house is described.
Foerster, Bernd. Architecture Worth Saving in Rensselaer County, New York. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1965.
Describes important historic architecture in Rensselaer County.
Froman, Nadine. The President's Home, Russell Sage College. Artcrafters, 1969.
Describes Vail House in the City of Troy, which houses the president of Russell Sage College.
Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel and Crematorium. The Gardner Earl Chapel and Crematorium, in Oakwood Cemetary, Troy, New York. Troy: Troy Times Print, 1889.
Describes the chapel and crematorium named after Gardner Earl in Troy's Oakwood Cemetary.
Gill, Brendan. A Fair Land to Build In: The Architecture of the Empire State. Albany: Preservation League of New York State, 1984.
Significant and historic buildings in the Hudson-Mohawk region are illustrated and described.
Hamlin, Talbot. Greek Revival Architecture in America. New York: Dover, 1964.
Describes examples of Greek revival houses in Albany and Troy.
Hammond, Joseph. "An Historical Analysis of the Bronck House, Coxsackie, New York." De Halve Maen 55 (1980): 5.
Describes the architecture of this Dutch house in Greene County.
Holley, A. L. The Albany and Rensselaer Iron and Steel Mills. London: Whiting and Company, 1881.
The local iron and steel industry in the Troy area is described.
Howard, Hugh. "The Admirable Craftsman." In The Preservationist's Progress. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1991.
Highlights the preservation work of Don Carpentier at Nassau's Eastfield Village.
Howell, William W. Historic Structure Report, Architectural Data Section: Lindenwald, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Kinderhook, New York. Washington: National Parks Service, 1985.
Description of the architectural significance of Van Buren's Columbia County estate.
Huey, Paul R. Archeology at the Schuyler Flatts, 1974. Albany: New York State Preservation Office, 1974.
Describes the history and architecture of this prominent Albany house.
Huey, Paul R. Historical Documentation on the Diamond Street houses, Valatie, Columbia County, New York. Albany: New York Office of Parks and Recreation, 1976.
The history and architecture of these houses in northern Columbia County is described.
Huey, Paul R. Field Reports on 1979 Archeological Excavations at Fort Crailo, Clermont, Herkimer House, John Jay Homestead, Olana, Fort Ontario, Stony Point and Fort St. Frederic. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1979.
A summary of preservation efforts at a number of prominent historic locations in the area.
Jones, Richard L. The History of the Cohoes Music Hall, 1874- 1901 [Ph.D. dissertation]. City University of New York, 1984.
A history of the Cohoes Music Hall, its architecture and many of the performances staged there is described.
Kearns, Garry. McCarthy Building, Monument Square, Troy, New York: A Historic Structure Report. Troy: Bureau of Planning and Community Development, 1980.
A description of this historic building in downtown Troy.
Kimball, Fiske. Domestic Architecture of the American Colonies and of the Early Republic. New York: Dover, 1966.
The architecture and design of the Schuyler House and the Van Rensselaer Manor House in Albany, among other houses, is described.
Kohan, C. E. Historic Furnishings Report for Lindenwald: Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Kinderhook, New York. Harpers Ferry: National Parks Service, 1986.
Describes furniture of historic interest in the U.S. president's Columbia County estate.
Kurt, Jane. "The Deep Seduction." House Beautiful 137 (September 1995): 84–89.
Describes the restoration of an eighteenth–century Columbia County house.
Lander, David. "Dorian Live." Audio 81 6 (June 1997): 40– 46.
Describes Troy's Dorian Recordings, which records musical performances at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
Larson, Neil G. Ethnic and Economic Diversity Reflected in Columbia County Vernacular Architecture. Annandale-on-Hudson: Bard College Press, 1986.
A study of everyday architecture in Columbia County as a reflection of society.
Mandat, Laura C. "The Right Approach." Rensselaer (September 1999).
Historic preservation efforts in Troy are described including the Approach staircase, the Hall-Rice Building, the Gurley Building and the Winslow Building.
Mendel, Benjamin. Acton Civil Polytechnic Institute: Historic Structure Report and Proposed Master Plan. Coeymans: Coeymans Civic Center Committee, 1982.
The history and architecture of this building is described.
Mendel, Mesick, Cohen Architects. Preservation and Utilization of 19th Century Industrial Architecture in the Hudson–Mohawk Region. Troy: Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway.
Describes historic buildings in the Hudson– Mohawk region and their historic preservation.
Mendel, Mesick, Cohen, Architects. Ten Broeck Mansion: A Historic Structure Report. Albany: Albany County Historical Association, 1975.
Describes the history and architecture of this prominent Albany house.
Mesick, John I. Burden Iron Company Office Building: A Historic Structure Report. Troy: Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, 1976.
A survey of the architecture of the Burden Office Building in south Troy.
Mesick, John I. Nicoll-Sill House: A Historic Structure Report. Bethlehem: Town of Bethlehem, 1976.
The architecture and history of this historic house is described.
Mesick, John I. New York State Senate Chamber and Related Spaces: A Historic Structure Report. Albany: Mendel, Mesick, Cohen Architects, 1978.
The history and architecture of the State Senate chambers are discussed.
Michel, Robert. An Architectural History of the Coeymans House in Coeymans, New York [M.A. thesis]. Oneonta: State University of New York, 1974.
The architecture and history of this historic house is discussed.
Miller, Naomi. 1994. "Seeing the Light." Progressive Architecture 75 12 (December 1994): 82.
Case studies of energy-efficient lighting conducted by Troy's Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are described.
Morrison, Hugh. Early American Architecture: From the First Colonial Settlements to the National Period. New York: Dover, 1987.
Fort Crailo in Rensselaer and the Pastures in Albany are discussed.
Murphy, George. "Troy's Acoustic Marvel." American Record Guide 58 4 (July 1995): 20-22.
Describes the architecture and upkeep of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
New York State Bureau of Historic Sites. Schuyler Mansion: A Historic Structure Report. Albany: New York State Office of Parks and Recreation, 1977.
The architecture and history of this house in Albany is described.
New York State Bureau of Historic Sites. A Structures Report on the Former Cluett, Peabody and Company Bleachery Complex at Peebles Island State Park, Waterford, New York. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks and Recreation, 1980.
A description of the Cluett and Peabody bleachery in Waterford is provided.
Ogden, James. A Proposal for the Renovation of Existing Warehouse Structures Along With New Redevelopment in Troy, New York [M. Arch. thesis]. Catholic University of America, 1980.
An architectural proposal to restore and develop the warehouse district in Troy.
Opalka, Anthony. "Orr and Cunningham: Gothic Revival Builders in Albany." Preservation League of New York State Newsletter (Winter 1989).
The works of these builders are described.
Ouroussoff, Nicolai. "Tod Williams and Billie Tsien Unify a Disparate Campus With Two New Buildings." Architectural Record 183 8 (August 1995): 11.
The architecture of recently constructed buildings on the campus of Troy's Emma Willard School is described.
Phelan, Thomas. "Industrial Archeology: A New Look at the American Heritage [review of book by T. A. Sande]." Journal of the American Society of Architectural Historians 37 2 (1978): 114.
Reviews Sande's book about industrial archeology and architecture in the United States.
Pierson, William H. Technology and the Picturesque, the Corporate and the Early Gothic Styles. New York: Oxford University Press, 1978.
The architecture of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Troy is described.
Pitts, Francis Murdock. "What to Read When Building a Library (Or, Is That a Mastodon in the Choir Loft?)." American Libraries 27 4 (April 1996): 48-50.
Describes the architecture and renovation of the Cohoes Public Library, formerly an old church.
Piwonka, Ruth. A Study of Ethnic Pre-Federal Architecture in Columbia County, New York. Kinderhook: Columbia County Historical Society, 1984.
Describes very old Columbia County architecture.
Piwonka, Ruth. A Visible Heritage, Columbia County, New York: A History in Art and Architecture. Hensonville: Black Dome Press, 1996.
Describes the historical architecture of Columbia County.
Platt, J. D. R. Historic Resources Study: Lindenwald, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. Washington: National Parks Service, 1982.
Information about the historic significance of the U.S. president's Columbia County estate.
Poppeliers, John C. "Shaker Architecture and the Watervliet Shaker South Family." New York History 47 1 (January 1966): 51- 60.
Describes the architecture and history of the Shakers, based in Watervliet.
Rafalik, Eric R. Berkshire Gateway to New York State [B.Arch. thesis]. Bristol: Roger Williams University, 1994.
Describes proposals for planning, landscape architecture and building design in Rensselaer County.
Reynolds, Helen W. Dutch Houses in the Hudson Valley Before 1776. New York: Payson and Clarke, 1929.
Describes the early domestic architecture of the Hudson Valley region.
Reynolds, Kenneth G. Joseph Henry Memorial Building: An Historic Structure Report. Albany: City of Albany, 1978.
The history and architecture of this prominent Albany building is described.
Roseberry, Cecil R. Capitol Story. Albany: State of New York: 1964.
An architectural description of the historic New York State Capitol building in Albany.
Rosenswig, Robert M. "Nineteenth Century Urbanism and Public Health: The Evidence of Twelve Privies in Albany, New York." Northeast Anthropology 58 (1999): 27-45.
Describes the construction and use patterns of several out houses in Albany.
Russell, J. S. "New Media is Hudson Valley Community College's Message." Architectural Record 185(October 1997): 62.
The design and architecture of the Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Telecommunications and Computations Center in Troy is described.
Schaefer, V. J. "The Noble Dutch Barn." Mohawk Valley USA 1 2 (1980): 38-42.
Descriptions of Dutch barns in upstate New York are given.
Shaver, Peter D. The National Register of Historic Places in New York State. New York: Rizzoli, 1992.
A detailed list and description of all properties in New York State that are listed in the National Register.
Simon, Brona G. Historic Grounds Report: Lindenwald, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Volume II. Washington: National Parks Service, 1981.
Information about the landscaping and grounds of Van Buren's Kinderhook estate.
Smith, Karl B. Hudson Heritage: An Artist's Perspective on Architecture. Cold Spring: Salmagundi Press, 1989.
Contains history and drawings of many historic houses along the Hudson River.
Staffa, S. J. "Adventures in Discovering an Old House." Stockade Spy 21 1 (1980): 1, 3-4.
Information about historic upstate New York houses.
Stephens, S. "As Troy Turns: Uncle Sam Atrium, Troy, New York." Progressive Architecture 62 7 (1981): 90.
Describes the architectural design by Geoffrey Freeman Associates of Troy's Uncle Sam Atrium.
Stokinger, William A. Historic Grounds Report: Lindenwald, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. Washington: National Parks Service, 1981.
Information about the landscaping and grounds of Van Buren's Kinderhook estate.
Tobin, James. 1848 Watervliet Meeting House: An Historic Structure Report. Albany: County of Albany, 1981.
The history and architecture of the Shaker meeting house in Watervliet is described.
Toole, Robert M. Landscape Architecture in the Upper Hudson/Mohawk Region, New York State: A Guide to 400 Years of History [M.L.A. project]. University of Massachusetts, 1981.
Contains history and maps of significant landscape architecture in the Hudson-Mohawk gateway region.
Tripp, W. "Ornamental Ironwork: 2 Centuries of Craftsmanship in Albany and Troy, New York – Waite, D. S. [book review]." New York History 73 4 (October 1992): 481.
Review's Waite's book on ironwork and discusses impact on New York history.
Uschold, D. L. and G. W. Curry. Cultural Landscape Report for Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. Boston: National Parks Service, 1995.
Describes the landscape architecture around Van Buren's estate in Kinderhook, NY.
United States Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. Troy Lock and Dam, Reconstruction of Downstream Mooring Wall. New York: United States Army Corps of Engineers, 1967.
Describes plans to reconstruct part of the Troy Lock and Dam, including photographs of the structure.
Upton, Dell. America's Architectural Roots: Ethnic Groups That Built America. Washington: Preservation Press, 1986.
Describes the influence of Dutch settlers in the Albany area on architecture.
Vogel, Robert M. A Report of the Mohawk-Hudson Area Survey: A Selective Recording Survey of the Industrial Archeology of the Mohawk and Hudson River Valleys in the Vicinity of Troy, New York, June-September 1969. Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1983.
A survey of prominent industrial sites in the Troy area conducted by the Historic American Engineering Record.
Waite, Diana S. Albany Architecture: A Guide to the City. Albany: Mt. Ida Press, 1993.
A fieldbook to important and historic architecture in the City of Albany.
Waite, Diana S. Ornamental Ironwork: Two Centuries of Craftsmanship in Albany and Troy, New York. Albany: Mount Ida Press, 1990.
Describes cast and wrought iron stair rails, fences, windows and other elements in Albany and Troy, early iron manufacturing centers.
Waite, Diana S. The Troy Gas Light Company Gasholder House. Troy: Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway.
A description of Troy's gasholder building which housed large quantities of gas for heating and illumination.
Waite, John G. The Architecture of Lansingburgh, New York. Troy: Lansingburgh Historical Society, 1976.
Describes the historic architecture of Lansingburgh, now part of the City of Troy.
Waite, John G. Old Lansingburgh Academy, Lansingburgh, New York: A Historic Structure Report. Troy: Lansingburgh Arts Center, 1978.
A description of this historic building in north Troy.
Waite, John G. Round Lake Auditorium: A Historic Structure Report. Round Lake: Village of Round Lake.
A description of the architecture and history of this building.
Waite, John G. Hudson-Mohawk Urban Cultural Park: Heritage Trail Summary Report. Cohoes: Hudson-Mohawk Urban Cultural Park Commission, 1979.
A description of important historic sites and buildings along RiverSpark's Heritage Trail.
Waite, John G. and Diana S. Waite. Industrial Archeology in Troy, Waterford, Cohoes, Green Island, and Watervliet. Troy: Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, 1983.
An illustrated description and history of important Troy and Hudson–Mohawk industrial buildings.
Ward, Janet. "Cities Engineer Train Station Revivals." Anerican City and County (June 1999).
The historic preservation of railroad stations including Union Station in Albany, now Fleet Bank's Peter D. Kiernan Plaza, is described.
Warren, J. M. and Company. One Hundred Years of Successful Business: 1809-1909. Troy: 1909.
Describes the history of this local business during the nineteenth century.
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center. The White Homestead on Wheels. Waterford: Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center, 1976.
A review of the relocation of the White Homestead and a pictorial survey of prominent landmarks in Waterford.
Weaver, William. "Sylvania on the Hudson." Architectural Digest 53 (June 1996): 184–191.
A description of the early 20th–century Hudson River house, Sylvania, in Dutchess County and designed by Charles Platt.
Weig, M. J. Lindenwald, The President Martin Van Buren Homestead, Near Kinderhook, New York. Washington: National Parks Service, 1936.
Information about the U.S. president's Columbia County estate.
Wentworth, D. L. "Archeological Test Excavations at Arryl House, Clermont, New York." Journal of Field Archeology 6 1 (1979): 29.
Historic excavations at this Columbia County site are described.
Westbrook, Kathy. "Remaking History." Rensselaer (September 1993): 22-27.
Efforts of Rensselaer alumni in local historic preservation projects are described.
Winne, Robert and Richard Plunz. Market Square: The Study of a Neighborhood in Troy, New York. Troy: Regal Art Press, 1968.
Describes the architecture of one of the areas with the City of Troy.

4. GENERAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY
Abele, Fred B. The Mohawk and Hudson Rail Road Company: 1826-1853. Schenectady: Mohawk and Hudson Chapter - National Railway Historical Society, 1981.
Provides the history of this early American railroad.
Ackerman, Elizabeth B. The Heritage of New Baltimore. New Baltimore: Heritage Society, 1986.
A brief history of New Baltimore in Green County.
Aimone, Alan. "The Union Preserved: A Guide to Civil War Records in the New York State Archives [review of book by H. Holzer and D. Lorello]." Civil War History.
Records pertaining to New York State's role in the Civil War are described.
Alba, Richard D. Ethnic Identity: The Transformation of White America. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1990.
Discusses views of ethnic identity among people of European descent in and around Albany.
Albany County. "Albany County, New York, Count of Oyer and Terminen, Minutes, March 1781." National Genealogical Society Quarterly 68 3 (1980): 188-192.
Historical information about eighteenth century Albany County is provided.
Alexander, C. B. Century Business: 1812-1912. Troy: William H. Hatch, 1912.
History of business in Troy.
Anderson, George B. Landmarks of Rensselaer County, New York. Syracuse: D. Mason and Company, 1897.
A history of Rensselaer County and biographies of prominent nineteenth–century citizens.
Anderson, Tom. "Crown Point." Adirondack Life 12 3 (May-June 1981): 12.
Describes the historical significance of Crown Point.
Andrist, Ralph K. and David Plowden. "The Erie Canal Passed This Way." American Heritage 19 6 (1968): 22.
A photographic portrait of New York's Erie Canal.
Anonymous. "The Artificial River: The Erie Canal and the Paradox of Progress [review of book by Carol Sheriff]." Kirkus Reviews (1 May 1996).
Review's Sheriff's book on the development of the Erie Canal.
Anonymous. The Traveller's Pocket Directory and Stranger's Guide: Exhibiting Distances on the Erie Canal and Stage Routes in the State of New York. Schenectady: S. Wilson, 1831.
A description of cities and towns along the Erie Canal and other travel routes in the area.
Anonymous. Views of Troy and Cohoes. Portland: L. H. Nelson Company, 1910?.
Illustrations and descriptions of various buildings and sites in the Troy-Cohoes region are given.
Anonymous. The Albany, Troy, and Schenectady Blue Book: Elite Family Directory, Street Directory, Club Membership. New York: Dau Publishing Company, 1908.
A social register of prominent and wealthy area families.
Anonymous. Cohoes Centennial: 1870-1970. Cohoes: 1970.
A brief overview of the history of the City of Cohoes.
Anonymous. A Comprehensive History of the Potable Water Supply in Troy, New York. Troy: R. Moore, 1991.
Describes the history of the drinking–water supply for the City of Troy.
Anonymous. Gerschichte der Deutschen in Albany und Troy Nebst Kurzen Biographien von Beamten und Hervorrgenden Buergern: Illustrirtes Handbuch Wissenserthen Inhaltes. Albany: Taeglicher Herold, 1897.
History and genealogy of German people in the Troy area.
Anonymous. "History of the Seventeen Towns of Rensselaer County, New York [review of book by Weise]." American Genealogist 52 2 (1976): 125.
Reviews Weise's book on the history of the communities of Rensselaer County.
Anonymous. "Recordings: Ward, 'Oh, That Low Bridge: Songs of the Erie Canal.'" New York Folklore 12 3/4 (1986): 178.
Reviews musical recordings of songs about New York's Erie Canal.
Anonymous. St. Patrick's Church: Troy, New York, 1871-1971. Hackensack: Custombook, 1971.
A history of the Catholic congregation of St. Patrick's in Troy during the late 19th century and 20th century.
Anonymous. St. Peter's Church: Troy, New York, 1824-1974. Hackensack: Custombook, 1974.
A history of the Catholic congregation of St. Peter's in Troy during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Anonymous. "A Visit to Kinderhook." New York History 35 (1954).
Information about the history of Kinderhook, New York.
Anonymous. "The Erie Canal: Living Link to Our Past." National Geographic 178 5 (1990): 38.
Features history and photographs of New York's Erie Canal.
Anonymous. Yearbook of St. John's Church. Troy: Henry Stowell and Company, 1906.
The nineteenth centuty history of this religious community is described.
Anthony, Jesse B. History of King Solomon's Primitive Lodge, Number 91, Free and Accepted Masons, Troy, NY From 1842 to 1892, Together With a Sketch of Freemasonry in the City of Troy from 1796 to 1842. Troy: H. Stowell Printing House, 1892.
A history of Freemasonry in Troy and of King Solomon's Primitive Lodge in particular.
Archer, Sally L. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." Psychology of Women Quarterly 16 2 (June 1992): 16.
A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.
Babcock,Edward W. A Brief Review of the Past History and Present organization of the Church of he Holy Cross. Troy: Troy Press Company, 1909.
Discusses part of the 19th century religious history of Troy.
Baker, Ray P. A Chapter in American Education: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1824-1924. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1924.
Describes the history of Troy's Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute during its first 100 years.
Baker, Ray P. What I Remember: A Personal Chronicle. Washington Depot: Silver Mountain Press, 1981.
Biographical information about the life of a local resident of the Troy region.
Barnett, J. N. History of Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church, Centre Brunswick, Rensselaer County, and the Vicinity. Fort Wayne: Gazette Company, 1881.
A history of this Brunswick congregation.
Barrett, Duncan and Chandler H. Stevens. "Citizen Involvement Results in Successful Rehabilitation of a Troy, New York Neighborhood." Journal of Housing 35 (1978): 354- 359.
Describes a local neighborhood rehabilitation effort in Troy.
Bates-Tompkins, Angela. "Edward P. McCabe: Western Frontier Statesman." Cobblestone 20 2 (February 1999): 21- 23.
Describes Troy native McCabe's career as the highest-ranking African-American elected official in the American West during the late 19th century.
Bauer, K. J. Stone Upon Stone: A Sesquicentennial History of St. John's Episcopal Church. Troy, 1980.
Episcopalian religious history in 19th and 20th century Troy.
Baym, Nina. "Women and the Republic: Emma Willard's Rhetoric of History." American Quarterly 43 1 (March 1991): 1.
Describes some of the historical writings of Emma Willard.
Bearison, David J. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." Sex Roles 24 11-12 (June 1991): 789.
A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.
Becker, Martin J. A History of Catholic Life in the Diocese of Albany; 1609-1864. New York: U.S. Catholic Historical Society, 1975.
Describes the history of Catholic parishes and people in the Albany, NY Roman Catholic diocese.
Beers, F. W. County Atlas of Rensselaer, New York, from Recent and Actual Surveys and Records. New York: F. W. Beers and Company, 1876.
A geographic review of Rensselaer County during the late 1800s.
Berlin, Carswell Rush. "An Important Rosewood and Cast-Iron Gueridon Attributed to Duncan Phyfe and Sons." Magazine Antiques (May 2000): 770-777.
Discusses the iron industry in Troy and Albany, including the use of local sand for molding.
Bidwell, David. History of the Forty-Ninth New York Volunteers. Albany: J. B. Lyon, 1916.
Describes the history of a regional militia organization.
Biemer, Linda Briggs. Women and Property in Colonial New York: The Transition From Dutch to English Law, 1643-1727. UMI Research Press, 1983.
Describes the evolving status of women in New York during the 1600s, including Deborah Moody, Margaret Hardenbroeck, Maria Van Cortlandt, and Alida Schuyler.
Birch, John J., W. N. P. Daily, Walter J. Reagles, Bradley L. Wilson, William C. Yates and Frank C. Zapf. The History of the Schenectady Massacre. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications, 1940.
Describes a seventeenth-century attack by French and Indian soldiers on the village of Schenectady.
Bird, F. W. The Hoosac Tunnel: Its Condition and Prospects. Boston: Weight and Potter, 1865.
Describes plans to construct a railroad tunnel through Hoosac Mountain; the tunnel was completed in 1875.
Birkerts, Sven. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." New Republic 198 (27 June 1988): 41.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Black, Mary C. "Limners of the Upper Hudson Valley." In American Painting to 1776: A Reappraisal. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1971.
Portraits of prominent individuals from the region's colonial era are discussed.
Blackburn, Roderic H. Cherry Hill: The History and Collections of a Van Rensselaer Family. Albany: Historic Cherry Hill, 1976.
The history of this prominent local Dutch family is described.
Blackburn, Roderic H. "Furniture." De Halve Maen 54 (1979): 3- 5.
Describes Dutch furniture brought to the region in the 1600s.
Blackburn, Roderic H. "Paintings." De Halve Maen 55 (1979): 6- 10.
Describes Dutch art brought to the region in the 1600s.
Blackburn, Roderic H. "Remembrance of Patria: Dutch Arts and Culture in Colonial America, 1609-1776." Magazine Antiques 129 1 (1986): 140-151.
An overview of Dutch material culture in colonial New York and the region.
Blackburn, Roderic H. "Silver." De Halve Maen 55 (1980): 9- 11.
Describes Dutch silverware and servingware brought to the region in the 1600s.
Blackburn, Roderic H. and Ruth Piwonka. Remembrance of Patria: Dutch Arts and Culture in Colonial America, 1609-1776. Albany: Albany Institute of History and Art, 1988.
Describes the Dutch influence on life and art in upstate New York and the rest of colonial America.
Bliven, Rachel D., Robert N. Andersen, G. Steven Draper, Eva Gemmill, Hughes Gemmill, Joseph A. Parker and Helen M. Upton. A Resourceful People: A Pictorial History of Rensselaer County, New York. Norfolk: The Donning Company, 1987.
An overview and history of Rensselaer County in New York State.
Booth, E. T. "Martin Van Buren at Lindenwald." In Country Life in America as Lived by Ten Presidents of the United States. New York: Knopf, 1947.
Describes the life of U.S. president Van Buren in his Columbia County estate.
Borchert, S. D. "Family Ties [review of book by John Logan and Glenna Spitze]." Choice 34 (February 1997): 1044.
Review's Logan's and Spitze's book on Troy/Albany middle-aged people and their parents.
Bouza, Anthony. "Policing as Though People Matter [review of book by Dorothy Guyot]." Political Science Quarterly 106 (Fall 1991): 556.
Review of Guyot's book on reforms in the Troy Police Department.
Boyd, Herb. "Radicalism and Resistance: The Evolution of Black Radical Thought." Black Scholar 28 1 (Spring 1998): 43- 53.
The abolitionist writings and speeches of people such as one-time Troy minister Henry Highland Garnet are discussed.
Bradley, James W. and M. Bennett. "Two Occurrences of Weser Slipware from Early 17th-Century Iroquois Sites in New York State." Pre-Medieval Archaeology 18 (1984): 301- 304.
Describes native American pottery found in the region.
Brandt, Clare. An American Aristocracy: The Livingstons. New York: Doubleday, 1986.
Traces the history of the Livingstons, a prominent family of the region since the late 1600s.
Brasser, Ted. J. Riding on the Frontier's Crest: Mahican Indian Culture and Culture Change. Ottawa: National Museums of Canada, 1974.
Describes 17th-century Mahican villages on and near Peebles Island.
Bratt, James D. "The Reorientation of American Protestantism, 1835-1845." Church History 67 1 (March 1998): 52- 82.
Movements within American religion during the mid- 19th century in Troy and New York City are described.
Briaddy, L. Images of America: Ballston and Ballston Lake. Dover: Chalford Publishing Corporation, 1997.
History and photographs of Ballston and Ballston Lake, north of Troy.
Brockway, Josephus. A Delineation of the Characteristic Features of a Revival of Religion in Troy in 1826 and 1827. Troy: Francis Adancourt, 1827.
Reviews a sermon preached by Reverend Nathan S. Beman in Troy during the early 1800s.
Broderick, Frances D. Burial Grounds of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York. Lansingburgh: F. D. Broderick, 1965.
Describes cemeteries in north Troy.
Broderick, Frances D. "Webster Cemetery, Rensselaer County, New York." American Genealogist 42 4 (1966): 230.
Describes a local cemetery and the people buried in it.
Broderick, Frances D. First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York. Troy: Lansingburgh Historical Society, 1966.
History of a Presbyterian church in Troy.
Broderick, Frances D. "Skinner-Lockwood-Fitch Tombstones, Lansingburgh." American Genealogist 43 4 (1967): 244.
Describes some family tombstones in Troy.
Broderick, Frances D. "The Masters Cemetery, Town of Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, New York." American Genealogist 45 3 (1969): 168.
Describes a cemetery in Schaghticoke and the people buried in it.
Broderick, Frances D. "Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York Jury Book." American Genealogist 46 4 (1970): 233.
Describes early county court records from Troy.
Broderick, Frances D. Historic Lansingburgh: Memories of Pre- Revolutionary Hudson River Port and Ship Building Center. Troy: F. D. Broderick, 1983.
Describes the early colonial history of Lansingburgh.
Broderick, Frances D. Marriage Records of First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburgh, New York from 1793 to 1859, Except 1829- 1840. Troy: F. D. Broderick, 1983.
Describes 19th- century church wedding ceremonies performed in a north Troy church.
Broderick, Frances D. Baptism, Marriage and Death Records of the Methodist Church of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York. Troy: Frances D. Broderick, 1983.
Historical church records from a Troy Methodist church.
Broderick, Frances D. Hedding Memorial Church of Lansingburgh, New York. Lansingburgh: F. D. Broderick, 1985.
Discusses the history and people of a north Troy church.
Broderick, Frances D. Brookings Family Cemetery. Lansingburgh: F. D. Broderick, 1986.
History about people buried in north Troy.
Broderick, Frances D. and Warren F. Broderick. The Nail Factory Cemetery. Troy: F. D. and W. F. Broderick, 1977.
Records of burials conducted at this local cemetery.
Broderick, Warren F. "The Problem of the North American 'Dolmers.'" Journal of the New England Antiquities Research Association 14 2 (1979): 35.
Historic boulders in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, are described.
Broderick, Warren F. Society of Friends, Troy Monthly Meeting: Birth and Death Records, 1813-1911. Troy: W. F. Broderick, 1983.
Describes births and deaths among members of the Society of Friends in 19th-century Troy.
Broderick, Warren F. Burials in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, New York. Troy, W. F. Broderick, 1984.
Describes burial records of members of the Society of Friends at Oakwood Cemetery in Troy.
Brooke, John L. "The Rude Hand of Innovation [review of book by David G. Hackett]." Journal of American History 79 (September 1992): 627.
Reviews Hackett's book, which describes Albany society and religion in the early 1800s.
Bruce, Wallace. The Hudson: Three Centuries of History, Romance and Invasion. New York: Bryant Union Company, 1907.
Describes the history of the 17th, 18th and 19th century Hudson River.
Brumberg, Joan J. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." The Nation 252 7 (25 February 1991): 146.
A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.
Brunswick Historical Society. Brunswick: A Pictorial History. Brunswick: Brunswick Historical Society, 1978.
A summary of this Rensselaer County town's history.
Buckman, David L. Old Steamboat Days on the Hudson River. New York; Grafton Press, 1907.
Describes boat travel along the Hudson River in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Burden, Helen McOuat. A Memorial of Mrs. Henry Burden. New York: E. O. Jenkins, 1860.
Information about the wife of Henry Burden, Troy iron maker.
Burns, Brian. "Massacre or Muster? Burgoyne's Indians and the Militia at Bennington." Vermont History 45 3 (1977): 133- 144.
Historical background about the Revolutionary War in upstate New York is discussed.
Byrne, J. "Albany's First City Planner." Conservationist 31 4 (1977): 34-37.
Describes early planning efforts in Albany, New York.
Cahill, Timothy. "Hidden Heritage: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Emanuel Mickel." Capital (January 1990).
The work of this Albany decorative artist is described.
Caird, James. The Free Church of the Ascension and the Farnam Insitute. Troy: Henry Stowell, 1883.
Describes the history of this Troy religious institution.
Calkins, Herbert. Down in the Old Neighborhood. Troy: Walter Snyder Press, 1943.
Local history and remembrances of a Troy neighborhood.
Capital District Chamber of Commerce. Troy, City of Opportunity. Albany: Capital District Chamber of Commerce, 1974.
Describes businesses and opportunities in the city of Troy.
Cardoze, Frederic, History of the Police Department of Troy and Lansingburgh, New York. Troy: Police Benevolent Association, 1902.
Describes the history of Troy police.
Carroll, Mary. "The Irish Princess [review of novel by Mickey Clement]." Booklist 90 (1 March 1994): 1325.
Reviews Clement's novel about a teenaged Irish girl growing up in Troy.
Carse, Mary R. "Mohawk Iroquois." Bulletin of the Archaeological Society of Connecticut 23 (1949): 3- 53.
The history of the Native Americans in the region are discussed.
Citizens Historical Society. Biographical Sketches of the Citizens of Troy, New York. Indianapolis, 1940.
Describes the history of several prominent Troy citizens.
City Corporation of Troy. See Troy First. Troy: Troy Record, 1926.
Contains reprinted articles originally published in the Troy Record.
Clinton, DeWitt. Picturesque Oakwood: Its Past and Present Associations. Troy: Frederick Hills, 1897.
A history and description of the area in and around Troy's Oakwood Cemetery.
Coates, Rodney D. "Social Action, Radical Dialectics and Popular Protests: Treatment of African American Leaders and Intellectuals by the Press." Journal of Black Studies 30 1 (September 1999): 85-102.
Patterns in the coverage of African American leaders by the press, including Henry Highland Garnet of Troy, are described.
Cole, Donald B. Martin Van Buren and the American Political System. Princeton University Press, 1984.
Describes Van Buren's political career and his creation of the Albany Regency, one of the first American political machines.
Collier, Edward. A History of Old Kinderhook. New York: Knickerbocker Press, 1914.
A historical review of Kinderhook in Columbia County through the nineteenth century.
Cooke, Patricia. "The Erie Canal: American History Through Folklore." New York Folklore 5 3/4 (1979): 155.
Describes folk history related to New York's Erie Canal.
Craib, Stephanie Hicks. Our Yesterdays: A History of Rensselaer County. 1948.
An overview of the history of Rensselaer County.
Cummings, Kathryn F. Cultural Achievements of Trojans. Albany: New York State College for Teachers, 1941.
Describes activities undertaken by prominent citizens of Troy.
Czulewicz, Gerald E. The Foremost Guide to Uncle Sam Collectibles. Paducah: Collector Books, 1995.
The history of "Uncle Sam" Wilson of Troy is described.
Dahl, Kristen. "Reclaiming a New York Lake." NAHO 13 1 (1980): 9-11.
The historic background of an upstate New York lake is discussed.
Daughters of the American Revolution. Forest Park Cemetery, Brunswick, New York. Troy: Daughters of the American Revolution, Philip Schuyler Chapter, 1978.
Records of burials at this cemetery from 1856 to 1975.
Davenport, D. P. "Amsterdam, New York in 1860: A Population Study." Working Papers 2 of the Seminar on New York History. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1985.
Information about population trends in Amsterdam in the mid-nineteenth century.
De Cunzo, L. A. "Reform, Respite, Ritual: An Archaeology of Institutions, The Magdalen Society of Philadelphia, 1800-1850." Historical Archaeology 29 3 (1995).
Discusses the orphanage housed in Albany's Schuyler Mansion.
De Hora, Sean. "Ironweed [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Commonweal 110 (9 September 1983): 472.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Dennis, Elizabeth. "The Ten Eyck Bowl." Bulletin of the Albany Institute of History and Art 9 5 (Fall 1967): 1- 6.
Describes a silver serving bowl made by Albany silversmith Jacob Ten Eyck.
Depew, Chauncey M. Emma Willard, Pioneer of the Higher Education of Women, Founder of the Troy Female Seminary. New York: Grafton Press, 1895.
An extract of Depew's speech dedicating the Russell Sage Hall of the Emma Willard School in Troy.
Diamond, Joseph E. "The Catskill Rockshelter, Town of Olive, Ulster County, New York." The Bulletin: Journal of the New York State Archaeological Association 110 (Fall 1995): 16- 25.
Describes native American pottery found at Fort Crailo in Rensselaer.
Dooley, Brian. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." New Statesman and Society 1 (17 June 1988): 44.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Douglas, Garry F. Pictorial Review of Waterford, New York: 1794-1976. Whitehurst Printing and Binding Company, 1976.
Contains photographs and illustrations from Waterford's past.
Dudar, Helen. "At the Louvre, Art Lives On Among the Growing Pains." Smithsonian 24 9 (December 1993): 42.
A trip by Emma Willard to the Louvre in Paris is described.
Dunn, Shirley W. The Mohicans and Their Land, 1609-1730. Fleischmanns: Purple Mountain Press, 1994.
Details the history of the Native American Mohican tribe.
Eagan, W. T. "Possessing Albany, 1630-1710 [review of book by Donna Merwick]." Choice 28 (November 1990): 552.
Review of Merwick's book on the Dutch colonization of the region.
Johnson, Eastman. "Joseph Mabbett Warren Family of Troy, New York." Magazine Antiques 133 (February 1988): 471.
Reproduction of Johnson's late nineteenth-century family portrait.
Elie, Paul. "Very Old Bones [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Commonweal 119 (22 May 1992): 28.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Ellis, David M. Albany and Troy: Commercial Rivals. Cooperstown: New York Historical Association, 1943.
Details the economic rivalry that existed between the Cities of Troy and Albany for trade and commerce.
Ellis, David M. A History of New York State. Ithaca; Cornell University Press.
Details the history of New York including the Hudson-Mohawk region.
Eppinga, Jane. "A Great-Great-Granddad's Gift." Good Housekeeping 227 6 (December 1998): 26.
The history of Clement C. Moore's poem "An Account of a Visit by St. Nicholas" is described.
Erie, Steven P. Rainbow's End: Irish-Americans and the Dilemmas of Urban Machine Politics, 1840-1985. University of California Press, 1989.
Describes the effects of political organization on Irish-Americans in Albany and other cities.
Ervin, William. Second Presbyterian Church, Troy, New York: History and Manual. Troy: Whig Publishing Company, 1876.
The history of Troy's 2nd Presbyterian Church.
Fancher, Irving E. A History of the Troy Orphan Asylum: 1833- 1933. Troy; Whitehurst Printing and Binding Company, 1933.
Describes the history of this Troy institution during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Feister, L. M. "Analysis of the Ceramics Found at the Veeburg Tavern Site, Albany County, New York." Man in the Northeast 10 (1976): 2-20.
Information about ceramic artifacts found at a historic site in Albany County.
Fessen, E. "The Modest Role of Martin Van Buren." In Six Presidents From the Empire State. Tarrytown: Sleepy Hollow Restorations.
Describes the career of the U.S. president from Kinderhook, New York.
Filante, Ronald W. "A Note on the Economic Viability of the Erie Canal, 1825-1860." Business History Review 48 1 (1974): 95.
Describes economic factors related to the Erie Canal in the 1800s.
Filler, Martin. "A Frenchman's American Empire." House Beautiful 140 3 (March 1998): 42-44.
Furniture made by French cabinetmaker Charles-Honore Lannuier, some of which was made for Albany's Van Rensselaer family in the early 1800s, is described.
Filley, Dorothy M. Recapturing Wisdom's Valley: The Watervliet Shaker Heritage, 1775-1975. Colonie: Town of Colonie, 1975.
The history of the community of Shakers at Watervliet is described.
Fisher, Charles L. and Karen Hartgen. "Glass Trade Beads from Waterford, New York." Pennsylvania Archaeologist 53 1/2 (April 1983): 47-52.
Describes beads for trading purposes found in an archaeological site in Waterford.
Fordham, Monroe. The African–American Presence in New York State History: Four Regional History Surveys. Albany: New York African American Institute, 1990.
Summarizes the experience of African–Americans in New York State, including the Hudson–Mohawk region; contains a survey of historic sites related to African–Americans.
Foster, L. "Religion and Sexuality in the Burned-Over District." Working Papers of the Seminar on New York History. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1983.
Includes a description of the upstate New York Shaker communities.
Fox, Cynthia A. "Une Communauté Franco-Américaine dans l'Etat de New York: Une ÉTude Préliminaire sur le Français à Cohoes." Francophonies d'Amérique 3 (1993): 181-192.
In French. Describes the French-speaking community in Cohoes, New York.
Fox, Cynthia A. "On Maintaining a Francophone Identity in Cohoes, New York." French Review 69 2 (December 1995): 264– 274.
Describes social aspects of French–Canadian immigrants to Cohoes and their descendants.
Fox, Cynthia A. and Louise Charbonneau. "Le Français en Contact avec l'Anglais: Analyse des Anglicismes dans le Français Parlé à Cohoes, New York." Revue Québécoise de Linguistique Théorique et Appliquée 12 (1994).
In French. Describes the French-speaking community in Cohoes, New York.
Fox, John W. A Cultural History of Rensselaer County. Troy: County of Rensselaer, 1976.
Describes the history of arts and cultural activities in Rensselaer County.
Franz, G. W. "Who is Martin Van Buren and Why Do Scholars Care?" Working Papers of the Seminar on New York History. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1983.
Historic and biographical information about the U.S. president from Columbia County.
Friedman, Gerald M. "Slides and Slumps." Earth Science 41 (Fall 1988): 21-23.
Describes underwater "landslides" in the Taconic Mountains near Troy that occurred 550 million years ago.
Frisbee-Houde, Cornelia. Not Just Another Pretty Dress: Two Centuries of Clothing and Textiles from Cherry Hill. Albany: Historic Cherry Hill, 1982.
Clothing worn by Albany citizens during much of its history is described.
Fuller, John. "Mountain Man." Art Journal 57 2 (Summer 1998): 125-127.
The nineteenth-century art and photography of Seneca Ray Stoddard, including a stint as an ornamental painter at the Gilbert Car Company in the 1860s, is described.
Furness, Gregory. Crown Point State Historic Site: An Outline History. Crown Point: Crown Point State Historic Site.
An overview of history and important events at the Crown Point historic site.
George, Henry W. "The Ten Eyck Family in New York." New York Genealogical and Biographical Record 63 2 (1932): 152- 165.
A brief overview and history of this prominent Dutch family.
Gerlach, Din R. "Black Arson in Albany, New York, November, 1793." Journal of Black Studies 7 3 (March 1977): 304.
Details a series of fires in the City of Albany that resulted from racial tensions in the late 1700s.
Gerstel, Naomi. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." Science 251 4989 (1991): 96.
A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.
Gilbert, Kevin L. A Northern City in a Nationalist Revolution: Troy, New York, 1835-1863 [M.A. thesis]. Albany: State University of New York, 1989.
Describes political and social tensions in the City of Troy up to and during the Civil War.
Gilead Lutheran Church. Records of the Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church at Center Brunswick, in the Town of Brunswick, Rensselaer County, NY. New York: Gilead Lutheran Church, 1913.
Describes records of one of Rensselaer County's oldest churches.
Gilead Lutheran Church. 200th anniversary, August 30-October 19, 1947. Center Brunswick: Gilead Lutheran Church, 1947.
A historical overview of the Gilead Lutheran Church in Brunswick.
Gillespie, W. Nelson. History of the Apollo Lodge Number 13, Free and Accepted Masons, Troy, New York. Troy: Henry Stowell, 1888,
The history of Freemasons in Troy is described.
Gillespie, W. Nelson. Centennial History of Apollo Lodge Number 13, Free and Accepted Masons, Troy, New York. Troy: E. H. Lisk, 1898.
The history of Freemasons in Troy is described.
Goddard, Abba A. The Trojan Sketch Book. Troy: Young and Hartt, 1846.
Troy history and events are described.
Goldsmith, N. and C. Miller. "James Eights, Albany Naturalist: New Evidence." New York History 61 1 (1980): 23- 42.
Information about the career of Eights is provided.
Gordon, William R. Third Rail, Pantographs and Trolley Poles: The Albany-Hudson Fast Line. Rochester: William R. Gordon, 1973.
The history of railroading in the region is described.
Gotsch, C. E. The Albany Workingmen's Party and the Rise of Popular Politics [Ph.D. thesis]. Albany: State University of New York, 1976.
Information about early political movements in Albany is presented.
Gray, Paul. "Ironweed [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Time 121 (24 Jan 1983): 82.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Gray, Paul. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Time 131 (16 May 1988): 92.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Green Island Bicentennial Committee. Green Island Heritage and the Bicentennial. Green Island: Green Island Bicentennial Committee, 1976.
The history of the village of Green Island during the nation's first 200 years.
Greene, N. History of the Valley of the Hudson. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1931.
The Hudson River and its history is described.
Grumet, Robert S. Historic Contact: Indian People and Colonists in Today's Northeastern United States in the 16th through 18th Centuries. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1995.
Describes contacts between native Americans and European settlers at Fort Crailo in Rensselaer and at Crown Point.
Guerin, T. M. History of St. Augustine's Parish, Lansingburgh, New York: The Story of its Priests, its Sisters and its People. Hackensack; Custombook, 1964.
Describes the history of a Roman Catholic church in North Troy.
Guyot, Dorothy. Policing as Though People Matter. Temple University Press, 1991.
Describes reforms in Troy's Police Department, including a switch from a military model to a hospital model.
Hacker, Andrew. "Ethnic Identity [review of book by Richard D. Alba]." New York Review of Books 37 (22 November 1990): 19.
Review of Alba's book on ethnic identity among people in the Albany area.
Hackett, David G. "The Social Origins of Nationalism: Albany, New York 1754-1835." Journal of Social History 21 (Summer 1988): 659-681.
Describes the rise of American nationalism as a force in Albany society during the early years of the nation's development.
Hackett, David G. The Rude Hand of Innovation: Religion and Social Order in Albany, New York, 1652-1836. Oxford University Press, 1991.
Traces the history of religion in Albany, New York from the Dutch colonial times to the beginning of the United States.
Hall, Bruce E. Diamond Street: The Story of the Little Town With the Big Red Light District. Hensonville: Black Dome Press, 1994.
Describes decades of illegal activities going on in the City of Hudson in Columbia County.
Halsey, John R. "Oratory and Speechmaking in the Northeast Woodlands: Social and Personal Implications and Functions." Pennsylvania Archaeologist 14 2 (1967): 14- 24.
Describes the early history of public speaking in the region.
Hammersley, Sydney Ernest. The History of Waterford, New York. Waterford, 1957.
A history of the village and town of Waterford.
Hardenbrook, Louise. "Letter to Martin Van Buren." Columbia County Historical Society Bulletin (1938).
Details correspondence to the U.S. president.
Hardenbrook, Louise. "Martin Van Buren, Country Gentleman." Columbia County Historical Society Bulletin 52 (1941).
Biographical information about the U.S. president from Columbia County.
Harrold, Stanley. "On the Borders of Slavery and Race: Charles T. Torrey and the Underground Railroad." Journal of the Early Republic 20 2 (Summer 2000): 273-292.
Efforts of abolitionist and Underground Railroad activist Torrey are described, including travels through Troy.
Hart, Larry. "Focusing on Past, Present and Future of Schenectady: The City That Was the Gateway to the West." Mohawk Valley USA 1 1 (1980): 2-9.
Describes the history of the city of Schenectady.
Hartgen, Karen S. and Charles Fisher. "An Example of Cultural Resource Management in an Urban Environment: Waterford, New York." Contract Abstracts and CRM Archeology 1 3 (1981): 25.
Describes archeological activities in the town of Waterford.
Haydon, Roger. Upstate Travels, British Views of Nineteenth Century New York. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 1982.
Nineteenth-century architecture in and around Albany is described by British visitors.
Hayner, Rutherford. New Troy: A Joint Report by the Municipal Affairs and Civic Arts Committees. Troy: Troy Times Arts Press, 1913.
Early 20th century Troy businesses and cultural activities are described.
Hayner, Rutherford. Troy's Part in the World War: 1917-1918. Troy: General Publishing Company, 1919.
Describes the achievements of Trojans during World War I.
Hayner, Rutherford. Troy and Rensselaer County, New York: A History. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1925.
An overview of the region's history up to the early twentieth century.
Heist, Annette. "Joyous Mushrooms." Natural History 108 7 (September 1999): 48-49.
Describes collaborations between Mary Elizabeth Banning and Albany mycologist Charles Peck.
Henderson, David W. "The Flaming Corsage [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Library Journal 121 (15 April 1996): 122.
Review's Kennedy's novel about life in turn of the century Albany.
Herring, Paul W. Selected Aspects on the History of the Afro-American in the Mohawk and Upper Hudson Valley, 1633-1940 [Ph.D. dissertation]. Binghamton: State University of New York, 1992.
The history of African-Americans from the seventeenth through the mid-twentieth centuries is described.
Hill, Florence, Mary Cuffe and Cathy Sagendorf. The Road Home: A Pictorial History of Poestenkill, New York. Poestenkill: Poestenkill Bicentennial Commission, 1975.
A history of the town of Poestenkill in Rensselaer County.
Hillman, Joseph. The History of Methodism in Troy, New York: 1795-1888. Troy: Joseph Hillman, 1888.
Describes developments in the Methodist Church in Troy, New York.
Hollister, William H. Second Presbyterian Church of Troy, New York: Historical Sketch. Troy: Direction of the Session, 1917.
The history of this Presbyterian congregation is described.
Holloway, Joseph. As in Days Gone By. Hoosick Falls: Hoosick Bicentennial Commission, 1975.
A history of the town of Hoosick and the village of Hoosick Falls in Rensselaer County.
Horne, Charles F. History of the State of New York. New York: D.C. Heath and Company, 1916.
The history of the Hudson-Mohawk region of New York State up to World War I is discussed.
Howard, Ronald W. "Possessing Albany, 1630-1710 [review of book by Donna Merwick]." Journal of American History 78 (September 1991): 635.
Review of Merwick's book on the Dutch colonization of the region.
Howell, George R. and Jonathan Tenney. History of the County of Albany, New York: 1609 to 1886. New York: Munsell, 1886.
Describes the history of Albany County up to the late nineteenth century.
Huey, Paul R. Summary Report on Archeology for 1969, New York State Historic Trust. New York State Historic Trust, 1970.
A summary of historical surveys in the region.
Huey, Paul R. "Reworked Pipestems: A 17th Century Phenomenon from the Site of Fort Orange, Albany, New York." Historical Archaeology 8 (1977): 105-111.
Huey, Paul R. "The Mahican, the Dutch and the Schodack Islands in the 17th and 18th Centuries." Northeast Historical Archaeology 21/22 (1992): 96-118.
The interactions between the native Americans and early Dutch settlers in the region are discussed.
Huey, Paul R. An Archaeological and Documentary History of Peebles Island State Park, Waterford, New York. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Outlines the history and archaeology of Peebles Island in Waterford.
Huey, Paul, R. A Bibliography of Books, Reports and Articles Produced in 1995 Relating to Archaeology at New York State Historic Sites and State Parks. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1996.
Lists published works on historic sites and buildings in New York State and the region.
Huey, Paul R. Bibliography of Reports, Published Materials and Books Relating to the Archaeology of Crown Point State Historic Site Through August 1996. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1996.
Lists published works on the Crown Point historic site in New York State.
Huey, Paul R. "A Short History of Cuyper Island, Towns of East Greenbush and Schodack, New York, and its Relation to Dutch and Mahican Culture Contact." Journal of Middle Atlantic Archaeology 12 (1996): 131-147.
The interactions between the native Americans and early Dutch settlers in Rensselaer County are discussed.
Huey, Paul R. An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Sites in the Archaeology of Old Word Dutch Material Culture in the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1997.
Lists sources that describe Dutch artifacts found throughout the world, including former Dutch settlements in upstate New York.
Huey, Paul R. Historical and Archeological Resources of Castleton Island State Park, towns of Stuyvesant, Columbia County, New Baltimore, Greene County, and Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York: A Preliminary Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1997.
Describes historic sites and the history of several sites near Castleton Island.
Huey, Paul R. Historical and Cultural Resources of the Fourth Branch of the Mohawk River, Village of Waterford, Saratoga County, New York. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1997.
Describes the history of the islands in the Mohawk Rivers outside of Waterford and Cohoes.
Huey, Paul R. and Ralph D. Phillips. The Early History of Nassau Village, 1609-1830. Nassau, 1976.
Describes the early history of the Rensselaer County town of Nassau.
Hughes, Robert. American Visions: The Epic History of Art in America. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1997.
Briefly discusses the industrial decline of Troy and Cohoes.
Humphrey, Thomas J. Agrarian Rioting in Albany County, New York: Tenants, Markets and Revolution in the Hudson Valley, 1751- 1801 [Ph.D. dissertation]. Northern Illinois University, 1996.
Describes the sometimes explosive tensions between upstate New York landlords and the tenant farmers who worked their lands during the late 1700s.
Humphries, Lance. "Which Sitter Sat: Similarities in Two Miniature Portraits." Magazine Antiques 148 2 (August 1995): 142.
A painting by Troy artist Bradley Brayton Bucklin is described.
Irvine, Russell W. and Donna Zani Dunkerton. "The Noyes Academy. 1834-35: The Road to the Oberlin Collegiate Institute and the Higher Education of African-Americans in the Nineteenth Century." Western Journal of Black Studies 22 4 (Winter 1998): 260-273.
Efforts to advance education for African- Americans in the 19th century is discussed, including New Hampshire's Noyes Academy, and one of its students, Henry Highland Garnet.
Jensen, Albert C. "Building the Erie Canal." The Conservationist 50 (June 1996): 8–11.
A history and description of the construction of the Erie Canal in the early 1800s.
Johnston, Lisa. "A Hell of a Life [review of book by Maureen Stapleton]." Library Journal 120 (1 September 1995): 181.
Reviews Stapleton's book, which describes her childhood in Troy, New York.
Jones, Katherine Butler. "Garnets, Diamonds, and Other Black Jewels." American Visions 12 6 (10 December 1997): 42.
The history of Troy women Diana Kilbourne and Hannah Diamond, including Diamond's marriage to Edward Weeks and officiated by Bishop Henry Highland Garnet, is described.
Jones, Taffy. Who is Uncle Sam? Annapolis: Maryland Historical Press, 1991.
A children's book that describes the history of "Uncle Sam" Wilson.
Judson, Harry Pratt. A History of the Troy Citizens Corps, Troy, NY. Troy, Troy Times Printing House, 1900.
A history and description of the Troy Citizens Corps militia group.
Kalm, Peter. Peter Kalm's Travels in North America: The English Version. New York: Dover, 1966.
The construction of houses around Albany is described by a European visitor.
Keegan, Tracy. "An American Icon." Colonial Homes 25 3 (June- July 1999): 84-85.
The history of "Uncle Sam" Wilson of Troy, New York is described.
Kellogg, D. O. City of Troy: Its Commerce, Manufactures and Resources. Troy: Young and Hartt, 1847.
The nineteenth century commerce of Troy is described.
Kelly, Alfred D. Yesterday Revisited. Watervliet: 1978.
The author's recollection of growing up in Watervliet in the early 1900s.
Kelly, Arthur C. M. Baptism Record of Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick, New York, 1777-1886. Rhinebeck: A. C. M. Kelly, 1980.
Information about persons baptized in this historic Rensselaer County church.
Kennedy, William. O Albany! Improbable City of Political Wizards, Fearless Ethnics, Spectacular Aristocrats, Splendid Nobodies, and Underrated Scoundrels. Viking, 1983.
An exploration of Albany's checkered past with stories of the people who lived, fought and ran for office in Albany.
Kenney, Alice P. The Gansevoorts of Albany: Dutch Patricians in the Upper Hudson Valley. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press.
A history of this prominent Dutch family from Albany.
Kenney, Alice P. "Albany's Lady Historians." De Halve Maen 55 3 (1980): 1-4.
Efforts of prominent women historians in Albany are described.
Kenney, Alice P. "Neglected Heritage: Hudson Valley Dutch Material Culture." Winterthur Portfolio, 1985.
Describes the material culture of the region from the Dutch colonial period.
Kenney, Alice P. "Silence Is Golden: A Survey of Hudson Valley Dutch Material Culture." De Halve Maen 58 1 (1983): 1.
Describes the material culture of the region from the Dutch colonial period.
Kent, Elizabeth E. A Centuty and a Half of Parish Life: 1805- 1954. Troy: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1954.
Provides a history of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Ketchum, Alton. Uncle Sam, The Man and the Legend. Hill and Wang, 1959.
A biography and history of Troy's famous Uncle Sam.
Ketchum, Alton. "The Search for Uncle Sam." History Today 40 (April 1990): 20-26.
A biography of Troy meat packer "Uncle Sam" Wilson.
Kierner, Cynthia A. "New York in the Age of the Constitution, 1775-1800 [review of book containing essays by Graham Russell, Saul Cornell, others]." Journal of American History 80 (December 1993): 1062.
Describes the impact of the post– Revolutionary period on urban life in New York City and Albany, New York.
Kizilos, Peter. "Revolutionary Sharpshooter." American History (June 2000): 16.
Describes Revolutionary War sharpshooter Tim Murphy, who played an important role in the Battle of Saratoga.
Kline, W. S. Illustrated and Descriptive: Troy, New York. Troy: Regal Art Press.
Describes the cityscape and architecture of Troy and a history of its people.
Klopott, Rita B. The History of the Town of Schaghticoke, New York 1676–1855 [Ph.D. dissertation]. State University of New York at Albany, 1981.
A history of Schaghticoke from the earliest white settlements to its fledgling textile industry along the Hoosick River.
Korvi, Michael J. "The Seat of Popular Leadership: Parties, Elections and the Nineteenth-Century Presidency." Presidential Studies Quarterly 29 2 (June 1999): 351-369.
The development of political parties, including the Democratic Party during the 19th century under Columbia County residents Martin Van Buren and Samuel Tilden, is discussed.
Kupperman, Karen Ordahl. "The Rude Hand of Innovation [review of book by David G. Hackett]." Reviews in American History 21 (June 1993): 195.
Reviews Hackett's book, which describes Albany society and religion in the early 1800s.
Laiacona, Frank. Tory Hill and Other Short Stories. West Lane, 1997.
Reminiscences of a South Troy resident's childhood.
Lancaster, Paul. Gentleman of the Press: The Life and Times of An Early Reporter, Julian Ralph of the Sun. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 1992.
A biography of reporter Ralph, who worked as a legislative reporter in Albany.
Lansingburgh Bicentennial Committee. Lansingburgh, New York: 200th Anniversary. Troy: Lansingburgh Historical Society, 1971.
A commemorative history of Lansingburgh's first two centuries.
Larkin, F. Daniel. Pioneer American Railroads: The Mohawk and Hudson and the Saratoga and Schenectady. Fleischmanns: Purple Mountain Press, 1995.
Describes two early railroads that operated in the Hudson-Mohawk region during the 1800s.
Lavin, Lucienne, M. E. Mozzi, J. W. Bouchard and K. Hartgen. "The Goldkrest Site: An Undisturbed, Multi-Component Woodland Site in the Heart of Mahikan Territory." Journal of Middle Atlantic Archaeology 12 (1996): 113-129.
A native American site in southern Rensselaer County is described.
Ledes, Allison E. "A Local History Collection." Magazine Antiques 152 (December 1997): 772.
Reviews the Rensselaer County Historical Society's seventieth anniversary exhibition.
Leonard, John. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Ms. 17 (January-February 1989): 124.
A review of Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Linn, Patricia L. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." Antioch Review 49 1 (Winter 1991): 146.
A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.
Lisk, Edward H. Representative Young Irish-Americans of Troy. Troy: E. H. Lisk, 1889.
Biographical information about the ethnic Irish population of Troy.
Logan, John R. and Glenna D. Spitze. Family Ties: Enduring Relations Between Parents and Their Grown Children. Temple University Press, 1996.
Describes relationships between middle-aged persons from the Troy-Albany region and their parents.
Lord, Jane S., Frances D. Broderick, Warren F. Broderick, Josephine B., Hawkins, Christina H. Hepp, David Hepp, Edward J. Keyes and H. Irving Moore. Lansingburgh, New York: 1771-1971. Troy: Whitehurst Printing and Binding, 1971.
A brief history of North Troy including information about Herman Melville and Chester Alan Arthur.
Lutz, Alma. Emma Willard: Daughter of Democracy. Washington: Zenger Publishing Company, 1976.
A biography of the founder of Troy's Female Seminary and women's rights leader.
MacGregor, Bruce. "A Failure to Communicate: The British and Saratoga." American History Illustrated 20 (October 1985): 12- 19.
Outlines likely reasons for the British defeat at Saratoga during the Revolutionary War, including lack of coordination between Burgoyne's forces at Saratoga and Howe, who was to be stationed in Albany but moved toward Pennsylvania instead.
Marcou, O'Leary and Associates. Historic Cohoes, New York: A Survey of Historic Resources. Cohoes: Marcou, O'Leary and Associates, 1971.
A survey of historic sites and locations in the City of Cohoes.
Marshall Infirmary. Report of the Medical Superintendent: Being a Brief Summary of the Operations of the Marshall Infirmary for the Twentieth Year Ending August 2, 1874. Troy: Marshall Infirmary Printing Press, 1875.
Provides a medical report of cases handled at the Marshall Infirmary in Troy.
Martin, Asa E. "The Little Magician at Lindenwald." In After the White House. State College: Penns Valley Publishers, 1951.
Description of the former U.S. president's years at his Columbia County estate.
Masten, Arthur H. The History of Cohoes, New York. Albany: Joel Munsell, 1877.
An overview of the history of the City of Cohoes.
McKelvey, William J. Champlain to Chesapeake. Exton: Canal Press, 1978.
Describes the canal system from Lake Champlain to Albany, New York, as well as further south.
Merwick, Donna. Possessing Albany, 1630-1710: The Dutch and English Experiences. Cambridge University Press, 1990.
Discusses the history of Dutch colonization of the Albany area in the seventeenth century.
Mihesuah, Devon A. Cultivating the Rosebuds. University of Illinois Press, 1993.
Describes education of women, including at Emma Willard's Troy Female Seminary.
Miller, Peyton. A Group of Great Lawyers of Columbia County. New York: Devinne Press, 1878.
Historical and biographical information about important Columbia County personages.
Moore, H. Irving. Pictorial Reminiscence and Brief History of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York. Troy: 1957.
Historical description of Lansingburgh, also known as North Troy.
Moore, H. Irving. The Great Fire of Troy, New York: May 10, 1862. Troy: 1962.
Contains photographs and history of fires in the City of Troy since 1862.
Moore, H. Irving. A Nostalgic Postcard Album of Troy, New York. Troy: 1971.
Images of prominent sites and historic locations in Troy.
Moore, H. Irving. A Visit to Old Troy in Pictures and Prose. Troy: 1973.
Images and descriptions of Troy's history.
Moore, H. Irving. Troy As We Knew It. Troy: 1974.
A brief description of recent history in Troy.
Moore, H. Irving. A Chronology of Troy, New York: 1789-1969. Troy: 1983.
A timetable of Troy history since its incorporation in 1789.
Moore, R. Laurence. "What Children Did Not Learn in School: The Intellectual Quickening of Young Americans in the Nineteenth Century." Church History 68 1 (March 1999): 42-61.
The education of Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Troy's Emma Willard School during the 19th century is described, including interactions between education and religion.
Morse, Flo. The Shakers and the World's People. Hanover: University Press of New England, 1980.
The history and development of Shaker communities, including at Watervliet, is described.
Mulvihill, Thalia M. Community in Emma Willard's Educational Thought, 1787-1870 [Ph.D. dissertation]. Syracuse University, 1995.
Describes the development of educational thought and the role of community throughout Emma Willard's career.
Murray, Joan. A View from the Hill: Recollections and Reflections by Troy Senior Citizens. Troy: Troy Public Library.
Personal histories and remembrances of Troy senior citizens compiled through several writing workshops at the Troy Public Library.
Murray, Stuart. Shaker Heritage Guidebook. Golden Hill Press, 1994.
Outlines the history and lifestyles of Watervliet's Shaker community.
Murtaugh, Daniel M. "The Flaming Corsage [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Commonweal 123 (13 September 1996): 36.
Review's Kennedy's novel, based in Albany and the surrounding region.
Mushkat, J. "The Rude Hand of Innovation [review of book by David G. Hackett]." Choice 29 (January 1992): 804.
Reviews Hackett's book, which describes Albany society and religion in the early 1800s.
Myers, James T. History of the City of Watervliet, 1630-1910. H. Stowell and Son, 1910.
A history of West Troy, New York, later named Watervliet.
Myers, Kenneth J. "Art and Commerce in Jacksonian America: The Steamboat Albany Collection." Art Bulletin 82 3 (September 2000): 503-528.
Describes artwork commissioned for and displayed in the Hudson River steamboat Albany.
National Railway Historical Society, Mohawk and Hudson Chapter. ALCO Historic Photos: A Catalog of ALCO Locomotive Photo Negatives from the Period ca. 1880 to 1954 in the Library of the National Railway Historical Society, Including a Short History of ALCO and its Predecessor Companies. Schenectady: Mohawk and Hudson Chapter - National Railway Historical Society, 1975.
Contains photographs and illustrations of the early railroad industry in the region.
New York Historical Resources Center. Guide to Historic Resources in Rensselaer County, New York. Ithaca: Cornell University, 1981.
A catalog of resources for the student of Rensselaer County history.
Nichols, Loxley F. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." National Review 40 (19 August 1988): 46.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Novak, Barbara. American Painting of the Nineteenth Century. New York: Harper and Row, 1979.
Discusses the work and lives of many of the Hudson River School painters.
Oberly, James W. "O Albany! [review of book by William Kennedy]." Library Journal 108 (1 December 1983): 2250.
Describes Kennedy's book on Albany and its unique politics.
Ogle, Maureen. "Water Supply, Waste Disposal and the Culture of Privatism in the Mid-Nineteenth-Century American City." Journal of Urban History 25 3 (March 1999): 321- 347.
The history of private water supply systems is described, including one Troy family's system.
Olton, J. Town of Colonie: A Pictorial History. Newtonville: Town of Colonie, 1980.
Historical information about Colonie is provided.
Oppel, Frank. New York: Tales of the Empire State. Secaucus: Castle, 1988.
Vignettes and articles from the 19th century on local historical subjects.
Osmun, George W. A Century of Achievement: State Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Troy, New York. Troy: Troy Times Art Press, 1913.
History of this Troy Methodist congregation.
Papp, John P. Schenectady's Changing Scene. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications.
An overview of Schenectady history and institutions.
Papp, John P. The American Stockade Area in Schenectady, New York. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications, 1971.
Photographs and illustrations of Schenectady's historic Stockade area.
Papp, John P. Erie Canal Days: A Pictorial Essay, Albany to Buffalo. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications, 1975.
Photographs and illustrations of sites along the Erie Canal.
Papp, John P. The Erie Canal: Clinton's $7,000,000 Ditch, Albany to Buffalo. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications, 1977.
Describes the history of the construction of the Erie Canal.
Parker, Amasor, J. Landmarks of Albany County, New York. Syracuse: D. Mason and Company, 1897.
An overview of history as well as biographical sketches of prominent citizens of Albany County.
Parker, Joseph A. Looking Back: A History of Troy and Rensselaer County, 1925-1980. Troy: Alchar Printing Company.
An overview of local twentieth-century history, compiled primarily from the Troy Record newspaper.
Patton, Julia. Russell Sage College: The First 25 Years, 1916- 1941. Troy: Russell Sage College, 1941.
Early history of Troy women's college Russell Sage College.
Pearl, Nancy. "The Irish Princess [review of novel by Mickey Clement]." Library Journal 119 (1 March 1994): 116.
Review's Clement's novel about an Irish teenage girl growing up in Troy.
Pearson, Jonathan. Early Records of the City and County of Albany and the Colony of Rensselaerwyck. Albany: State University of New York, 1916.
Summary and catalog of colonial and other early historical records of the Albany-Troy region.
Pearson, J. Contributions for the Genealogies of the First Settlers of the Ancient County of Albany, From 1630 to 1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 1976.
Annotated lists of early Albany area settlers and their family trees are provided.
Perry, S. and R. Willenkin. "Dutch Women in Colonial Albany." De Halve Maen 52 1 (1977): 9 and 52 2 (1977): 7.
Describes the role of women in eighteenth century Albany.
Phelan, Thomas. The Hudson–Mohawk Gateway: An Illustrated History. Northridge: Windsor Publications, 1985.
A history of the Hudson–Mohawk region, its communities and its industrial heritage.
Phelan, Thomas and D. Michael Ross. "Amos Eaton and the Magnificent Experiment." Rensselaer (December 1998).
A brief biographical sketch of Amos Eaton, including his geological accomplishments and his tenure at the Rensselaer Institute, is presented.
Phelan, Thomas, D. Michael Ross and Carl A. Westerdahl. Rensselaer, Where Imagination Achieves the Impossible: An Illustrated History of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Troy: Mount Ida Press, 1995.
A history of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy since its founding in 1824.
Phelan, Thomas, D. Michael Ross and Carl A. Westerdahl. "History Unveiled." Rensselaer (September 1995): 12- 17.
Describes some of the early history of Troy's Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Pines, Paul. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." American Book Review 11 (March/April 1989): 6.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Poll, E. Images of America: Saugerties. Dover: Chalford Publishing Corporation, 1997.
Briefly describes the history of Saugerties, with many photographs.
Porter, Carlton C. First Presbyterian Church of Troy, New York: A Historical Resume of 175 Progressive Years. Troy: Walter Snyder, 1966.
A history of this historic Presbyterian congregation.
Prescott, Peter S. "Ironweed [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Newsweek 101 (31 January 1983): 72.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Prescott, Peter S. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Newsweek 111 (9 May 1988): 76.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Pritchard, William H. "Ironweed [review of novel by William Kennedy]." New Republic 188 (14 February 1983): 37.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Ptak, Diane S. Cast in Stone: Selected Albany, Rensselaer and Saratoga County, New York Burials. Rhinebeck: Kinship, 1990.
Details funeral and burial ceremonies in the local region.
Quinn, Peter A. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Commonweal 115 (20 May 1988): 308.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Rabrenovic, Gordana. Neighborhood Associations as Political Actors: Unequal Representation at the Local Level [Ph.D. dissertation]. State University of New York at Albany, 1990.
Compares the relative success and failure of neighborhood action committees in different neighborhoods of Troy, Albany and Schenectady.
Rayback, J. G. Martin Van Buren. Eastern Acorn Press, 1982.
Biographical information about the Kinderhook native and U.S. president.
Reeves, Thomas C. "The Diaries of Malvina Arthur." Vermont History 38 (Summer 1970).
Provides information about the mother of U.S. President Chester Alan Arthur who lived in Lansingburgh.
Reid, Janine. "Shaker Heritage Guidebook [review of book by Stuart Murray]." Library Journal 119 (1 February 1994): 101.
Reviews Murray's book about the history and life of the Shakers.
Rensselaer County Council for the Arts. Made in Troy: Folk Arts from the Collar City. Troy: Rensselaer County Council for the Arts, 1989.
An exhibition catalog for a folk arts display in Troy.
Rensselaer County Historical Society. Rensselaer County, 1791- 1966. Troy: Rensselaer County Historical Society, 1966.
An overview of the history of Rensselaer County and Troy during its first two centuries.
Rensselaer County Historical Society. Non-Academic Paintings of Rensselaer County: A Bicentennial Exhibition. Troy: Rensselaer County Historical Society, 1975.
The exhibition catalog for a display of paintings at the Rensselaer County Historical Society's museum.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Center for Urban and Environmental Studies. Troy Quality of Life, 1976: Problems, Plans, Projections. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1976.
Describes opportunities for economic growth and development, and urban planning in the City of Troy.
Reynolds, Cuyler. Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family History. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1911.
Describes the history and lineage of several families in the Hudson-Mohawk region.
Rezneck, Samuel. A Century of Temple Berith Sholom, Troy, New York: 1866-1966. Troy: Temple Berith Sholom, 1966.
A history of this Troy congregation.
Rezneck, Samuel. "Joseph Henry Learns Geology on the Erie Canal." New York History 50 1 (1969): 29.
A historical description of early geological exploration in the region.
Rezneck, Samuel. Profiles Out of the Past of Troy, New York, Since 1789. Troy: Chamber of Commerce, 1970.
Describes prominent historical figures and events throughout the City of Troy's history.
Rice, Norman S. Albany Silver: 1652-1825. Albany: Albany Institute of History and Art, 1964.
Describes Dutch silverware and servingware used in the region.
Richter, Daniel K. "Rediscovered Links in the Covenant Chain: Previously Unpublished Transcripts of New York Indian Treaty Minutes, 1677-1691." Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society 92 Part 1 (April 1982).
Describes relations between native Americans and European settlers in northern Rensselaer and southern Saratoga Counties.
Richter, Daniel K. "Possessing Albany, 1630-1710 [review of book by Donna Merwick]." Reviews in American History 19 (June 1991): 171.
Discusses the history of Dutch colonization of the Albany area in the seventeenth century.
Ricketts, Palmer Chamberlain. History of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1824-1894. New York: J. Wiley, 1900.
A history of the early years of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute written by a former Rensselaer president.
Rider, Richard G. "Cornelius Van Buren of Rensselaer County, New York." American Genealogist 50 1 (1974): 40.
Describes the family history of Van Buren.
Rink, O. A. "New Netherlands and the Amsterdam Merchants, 1640-1664." Working Papers of the Seminar on New York History. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1983.
Describes efforts of Kiliaen Van Rensselaer in the early New Netherland colony.
Ristow, Walter W. "From Maps to Riches: The Mapping Career of Jay Gould." Map Collector 7 (1979): 2-10.
Describes the early map–making career of financier Jason Gould, who created maps of Albany County and Cohoes in the 1850s.
Rittner, Don. "The King's Highway." NAHO 4 (1976): 3- 7.
Information about this prominent early local road is provided.
Rittner, Don. "An Early History of Pine Bush Mycology." Skenectada 1 (1980): 46-65.
Information about the history of Albany's Pine Bush is discussed.
Rittner, Don. "An Early History of Pine Bush Entomology." Skenectada 1 (1980): 3-35.
Information about the history of Albany's Pine Bush is discussed.
Rittner, Don. Images of America: Troy. Arcadia Publishers, 1998.
Images of historic sites and prominent locations in Troy during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Rittner, Don. Images of America: Lansingburgh. Arcadia Publishers, 1999.
Images of historic sites and prominent locations in Lansingburgh during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Robinson, James E. The Development and Implementation of a Plan for the Revitalization of the Ministry of First Baptist Church, Troy, New York [D.Min. dissertation]. Drew University, 1995.
Describes the history of First Baptist Church of Troy and its role in the present–day community.
Rogers, Michael. "Very Old Bones [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Library Journal 117 (1 Match 1992): 117.
Reviews Kennedy's book about life in Albany.
Rolando, Victor. Books and Publications on Rensselaer County History Available in Local Libraries. Nassau: Victor Rolando, 1976.
A list of publications relevant to local history of Rensselaer County.
Ross, James H. The Life of Robert Ross: A Martyr of Today. Boston: James H. Earle, 1894.
A biographical portrait of Robert Ross, who was murdered in Troy during the late 1800s.
Rourke, C. "The Shakers." In The Roots of American Culture. New York: Harcourt, Brace.
Describes this upstate New York religious community.
Ruller, Thomas J. A Guide to the Archival Records of the Troy Public Library. Troy: Troy Public Library.
Details the records of the Troy Public Library, Young Men's Christian Association and the Free Reading Room Association.
Safford, Frances Gruber. "The Hudson-Fulton Exhibition and H. Eugene Bolles." Magazine Antiques 157 1 (January 2000): 170- 175.
A furniture collection lent to the Hudson-Fulton Exhibition (a celebration of steamship travel from Cohoes to New York) is described.
Sarnoff, Paul. Russell Sage: The Money King. New York: Obolensky, 1965.
A biography of financier and railroad magnate Russell Sage.
Scanlon, John. People. Troy: Alchar Printing, 1989.
Stories and history of notable people in Troy and the surrounding region.
Scherer, John L. Images of America: Clifton Park. Dover: Arcadia Publishing, 1996.
A brief history of the Town of Clifton Park in Saratoga County.
Schmitt, Claire K. Natural Areas of Rensselaer County, New York. Troy: Rensselaer–Taconic Land Conservancy, 1994.
Maps and descriptions of natural and historic sites throughout Rensselaer County.
Schor, Joel. Henry Highland Garnet: A Voice of Black Radicalism in the Nineteenth Century. Westport: Greenwood Press, 1977.
Discusses the career of Troy minister and abolitionist leader Henry Highland Garnet.
Schuessler, Raymond. "Clement Moore and the 'Night Before Christmas.'" Early American Homes 28 (September): 5.
The history of the poem "The Night Before Christmas," first published in Troy, is discussed.
Schwarz, Frederic D. "Girls Get a School." American Heritage 47 5 (September 1996): 100.
The founding of the Troy Female Seminary by Emma Willard is described.
Schwarz, Frederic D. "1823: Little Santa Claus." American Heritage 49 8 (December 1998): 103.
The history of the poem "The Night Before Christmas," first published in Troy, is discussed.
Seaman, Donna. "The Flaming Corsage [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Booklist 92 (1 March 1996): 1076.
Review's Kennedy's novel about life in turn of the century Albany.
Seaton, C. W. Census of the State of New York for 1875. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Company, 1877.
A statistical and descriptive summary of the people, businesses and other institutions of New York State during the 1870s.
Selzer, Richard. Down From Troy: A Doctor Comes of Age. Morrow, 1992.
Selzer's autobiography, including childhood memories of growing up in Troy.
Selzer, Richard. [Excerpt from Down from Troy]. MD 36 3 (March 1992): 146-157.
Describes Selzer's memories about growing up in Troy.
Shaw, Robert. "Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware." Early American Homes 29 4 (August 1998): 8-12.
Pottery made in Troy as well as other Northeast locations is described.
Sheppard, R. Z. "The Flaming Corsage [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Time 147 (13 May 1996): 92.
Review's Kennedy's novel about life in Albany at the turn of the century.
Sheridan, Doris R. The Ancestry of the Strain family of Brunswick and Troy, NY. Troy: D. R. Sheridan, 1993.
The history of this Rensselaer County family is described.
Sheridan, Doris R. New Mount Ida Cemetery, Pinewoods Avenue, Troy, New York. Troy: D. R. Sheridan, 1993.
A history and genealogy of persons buried in the New Mount Ida Cemetary in Troy.
Sheridan, Doris R. Eight Young Ladies of the Rensselaer Institute. Troy: D. R. Sheridan, 1994.
A biography of early female Rensselaer students, including Sarah Aiken, Sarah Cady Eaton, Eliza Eddy, Laura A. Johnson, Abigail H. Lindsley, Laura A. Palmer, Fanny E. Tuttle and Juliet Wallace.
Sherry, Frank H. Troy Savings Bank's 150 Years: 1823-1973. Troy: Troy Savings Bank, 1973.
Provides a history of this local financial institution.
Simons, Ezra D. A Regimental History: The 125th New York State Volunteers. New York: E. D. Simons, 1888.
The history of a local New York State militia group is described.
Simpson, Jeffrey. The Hudson River, 1850–1918: A Photographic Portrait. Tarrytown: Sleepy Hollow Press, 1981.
A history of the Hudson River and surrounding region, with many early photographs.
Skinner, Alanson. "Notes on Mahikan Ethnology." Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 2 3 (1925): 87- 116.
Describes a native American archaeological site in southern Rensselaer County.
Skow, John. "Very Old Bones [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Time 139 (27 April 1992): 68.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Smalley, Elam. A Sermon Preached Before the Bible Society of Rensselaer County, on its Fortieth Anniversary, in the Second Presbyterian Church, Troy, January 17, 1855. Troy: A. W. Scribner and Company, 1855.
Prints the speech given to the county's Bible Society in 1855.
Snively, Thaddeus A. A Half-Century of Parish Life. Troy: Troy Times Publishing House, 1881.
Information about religious life and custom in Troy during the 19th century.
Soeffing, D. Albert. "A Nineteenth-Century American Silver Flatware Service." Magazine Antiques 156 3 (September 1999): 322- 329.
A set of silverware sold by an Albany delaer and crafted by a silversmith born in Troy is described.
Spafford, Horatio G. A Gazetteer of the State of New York. Albany: B. D. Packard, 1824.
A geographical portrait of New York State during the early 19th century.
Spears, George J. Russell Sage College: The Second Quarter Century, 1941-1966. Troy: Birkmayer, 1966.
The history of Troy's Russell Sage College during the mid-20th century is described.
Sprague, Thomas H. Historical Sketches of the First Baptist Church: Troy, New York. Troy: Troy Times Art Press, 1920.
Information about the history of this congregation in Troy is presented.
Sprigg, June. "Out of This World." American Heritage 31 3 (April/May 1980): 65.
The tourist appeal of local Shaker settlements during the 19th century is described.
Spring, Jean K. Washington Park, Troy, New York: Its Evolution and History. Troy: Jean K. Spring, 1980.
The history of Washington Park, one of the only private residential parks in the United States, is described.
Stanley, John Mix. "View of Troy, New York." Magazine Antiques 144 (December 1993): 743.
Reproduction of Stanley's illustration of Troy in the mid-nineteenth century.
Stapleton, Maureen and Jane Scovell. A Hell of a Life. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1995.
Stapleton's autobiography, which describes her childhood growing up in Troy.
Starbuck, David R. "America's Forgotten War." Archaeology 50 (January–February 1997): 60-63.
Describes excavations on Rogers Island, north of Albany, which contains the site of a large encampment from the French and Indian War.
Stein, Roger B. "William Morris Hunt, 1824-1879 [review of book by Sally Webster]." Journal of American History 79 (March 1993): 1616.
Review's Webster's book about painter Hunt, who painted murals for the New York State Capitol in Albany.
Stevens, Fitz H. History of the Troy Young Men's Association. Troy: Troy Daily Times Steam Printing House, 1869.
The history of this Troy organization is discussed.
St. John, Edward B. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Library Journal (1 April 1988): 97.
Reviews Kennedy's book about life in Albany.
Stobie, Archie Lee W. "Profiles Out of the Past of Troy, New York [review of book by Rezneck]." New York History 53 4 (1972): 504.
Reviews Rezneck's book about prominent people in the history of Troy.
Stoll, Peter F. German-Americans, "Ethnicity" and "Ego Identity" [Ph.D. dissertation]. Albany: State University of New York.
Describes the history of German-Americans in Troy, as well as their social values and the perceptions of ethnic Germans in American society.
Strecker, Werner. Zur Erinnerung an Die Centennial Feier. 1889.
History and genealogy of German people in Troy and New York State; in German.
Stuewe, Paul. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Quill and Quire 54 (May 1988): 29.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Summers, Mark W. "A Band of Brigands: Albany Lawmakers and Republican National Politics, 1860." Civil War History 30 (June 1984): 101-119.
Describes New York State politicians and corruption in the Albany political system in the nineteenth century.
Sylvester, Nathaniel B. Historical Sketches of Northern New York and the Adirondack Wilderness. Troy: William H. Young, 1877.
The history of the Adirondack region northwest of the Troy-Albany area is described.
Sylvester, Nathaniel B. History of Rensselaer County, New York. Philadelphia: Everts and Peck, 1880.
An overview of the history of Rensselaer County.
Thomas–Holder, Susan A. Henry Highland Garnet: His Life, Times and an Afrocentric Analysis of His Writings [Ph.D. dissertation]. Temple University, 1994.
Describes the career of this African–American abolitionist leader including speeches in Troy and before the U.S. House of Representatives.
Thull, Beulah B. Dictionary of Place Names of Rensselaer County, 1609-1971. Troy: Rensselaer County, 1973.
Provides a description of geographical place names in and around Troy.
Thull, Beulah B. The First Baptist Church of Troy: Some Historical Notes. Troy: 1970.
Describes the history of this religious institution in Troy.
Thull, Beulah B. Troy Blocks That Were. Troy: The Times Record, 1973.
Describes the history of Troy.
Toole, Robert M. A Look at Metroland. Saratoga Springs: R.M. Toole Landscape Architects, 1976.
A brief description of historic and other significant sites in the New York Capital District.
Townsend, Lucy F. and Barbara Wiley. "Ever the Teacher, Even When Honeymooning: Emma Willard's Lost Geography Lesson." New England Quarterly 64 2 (June 1991): 297.
Correspondence about geography from Emma Willard to her students while on honeymoon is discussed.
Tripp, W. "Looking Back: A History of Troy and Rensselaer County, 1925-1980 [review of book by J. A. Parker]." New York History 65 1 (1984).
Reviews Parker's book, based on the Troy newspaper The Record, about Troy history.
Troy, New York Department of Public Utilities. 170 Years of Service: History of Troy Water Works. Troy: Troy Department of Public Utilities, 1970.
Describes the history of the city's water system during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Troy Savings Bank. One Hundred Years of Bank Service: An Account of the Origin and Development of the Troy Savings Bank. Troy: Troy Savings Bank, 1923.
History of the growth and development of this Troy financial institution.
Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association. Troy's Bravest: 200 Years of Fire Protection. Troy: Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association, 1989.
Summarizes the history of firefighting and firefighters in the City of Troy.
Turner, Kathy B. Rensselaer County From the Inside Out. Troy: Troy Public Library, 1987.
A description of places and people who figured prominently in the history of Rensselaer County.
United States Congress. Expressing the Sense of the Congress With Respect to the Recognition of the Grave of Samuel Wilson, Progenitor of the Symbol "Uncle Sam," in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY, As a National Shrine. Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office.
Describes the background of the U.S. Congress's proclamation making the gravesite of Troy meat packer Sam Wilson ("Uncle Sam") a national shrine.
Van Buskirk, Paul. The Resurrection of an American City. Cambridge: Schenkman, General Learning Press, 1972.
Urban planning efforts in the city of Cohoes in the twentieth century are described.
Vasilakis, Nancy. "Missing Sisters [review of novel by Gregory Maguire]." Horn Book 70 (July-August 1994): 454.
Reviews Maguire's novel about a young deaf girl growing up in a Troy orphanage.
Vaughn, Courtney. "Cultivating the Rosebuds [review of book by Devon A. Mihesuah]." American Historical Review 99 (June 1994): 974.
Describes education of women in the 1800s, in particular at Emma Willard's Troy Female Seminary.
Walker, Charles H. The Old First Church, Lansingburgh. Troy: Troy Times Art Press, 1908.
Information about the history of this local congregation.
Walsh, J. P. "Arrowhead Casino: A Middle to Late Archaic Site at Saratoga Lake, New York." New York State Archaeological Association Bulletin 71 (1977): 29-37.
Describes this Saratoga County historic site.
Watervliet Historical Club. Watervliet, New York: Highlights and Famous Personalities of America's "Mooring Rock," A Centennial Salute. Watervliet: Watervliet Historical Club, 1996.
Describes the history and prominent citizens of Watervliet.
Webster, Sally. William Morris Hunt, 1824-1879. Cambridge University Press, 1992.
A biography of Hunt, who painted murals for New York State's Capitol in Albany.
Weise, Arthur J. Centennial Manual of the City of Troy. Troy: William H. Young, 1876.
Describes Troy's history during the first 100 years of the United States.
Weise, Arthur J. The City of Troy and Its Vicinity. Troy: Edward Green, 1886.
A historical description of Troy and the surrounding region.
Weise, Arthur J. The Firemen and Fire Departments of Troy, New York. Albany: Weed-Parsons Printing Company, 1895.
The history of firefighting in Troy during the 19th century is described.
Weise, Arthur J. History of Lansingburgh, New York: From the Year 1670 to 1877. Troy: William H. Young, 1877.
The history of Lansingburgh during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries is described.
Weise, Arthur J. History of the Seventeen Towns of Rensselaer County. Troy: J. M. Francis and Tucker, 1880.
Rensselaer County's history is discussed.
Weise, Arthur J. Troy's One Hundred Years, 1789-1889 [reprint]. Salem: Higginson Book Company, 1993.
A history of the City of Troy during its first century.
Wells, Jere A. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." Teachers College Record 93 1 (Fall 1991): 197.
A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.
Westerdahl, Carl A. "Catalyst for Progress: Stephen Van Rensselaer III." Rensselaer (September 1998).
The role of Stephen Van Rensselaer, last patroon of the Hudson-Mohawk region, in supporting technological innovation through the Rensselaer Institute, is discussed.
Wheeler, Robert G. "The Albany of Magdelena Douw." Winterthur Portfolio 4. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1968.
The history and life of a woman from a prominent Dutch family in Albany is discussed.
White, Frank G. "Cookstoves: A Cure for Smoking Houses and Scolding Wives." Early American Life 26 2 (April 1995): 40.
The design and manufacture of iron stoves, including stoves maufactured in Troy, are described.
Wiehe, Janet. "Ironweed [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Library Journal 107 (1 December 1982): 2269.
Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.
Wilcoxen, Charlotte. Dutch Trade and Ceramics in America in the 17th Century. Albany: Albany Institute of History and Art, 1987.
Describes the introduction of Dutch pottery into the region during the 1600s.
Wilcoxen, Charlotte. Seventeenth Century Albany: A Dutch Profile. Albany: Albany Institute of History and Art, 1979.
Profiles the culture, art and architecture of Albany during the 1600s.
Wilcoxen, Charlotte. "A Third Lansing Silversmith of Albany, New York." Magazine Antiques 122 (1982): 796- 799.
Describes the craft of making silverware and servingware by Albany silversmiths.
Williams, Rhys H. "The Rude Hand of Innovation [review of book by David G. Hackett]." American Journal of Sociology 97 (May 1992): 1782.
Reviews Hackett's book, which describes Albany society and religion in the early 1800s.
Williams-Myers, A. J. "The African Presence in the Mid-Hudson Valley Before 1800: A Preliminary Historigraphical Sketch." Afro- Americans in New York Life and History (January 1983): 33.
Describes that the Black population of several Hudson River counties ranged between 5% and 10% of the total population around 1790.
Williams-Myers, A. J. "The African Presence in the Hudson River Valley: The Defining of Relationships Between the Masters and the Slaves." Afro-Americans in New York Life and History 12 1 (January 1988): 81-98.
Describes the interpersonal relationships between slaves and "masters" in early Hudson Valley history.
Williams-Myers, A. J. "Hands that Picked No Cotton: An Exploratory Examination of African Slave Labor in the Colonial Economy of the Hudson River Valley to 1800." Afro-Americans in New York Life and History (July 1987).
Describes the early slave trade in New York.
Williams-Myers, A. J. "Pinkster Carnival: Africanisms in the Hudson River Valley." Afro-Americans in New York Life and History (January 1985): 7-18.
Discusses the incorporation of African elements into the Dutch springtime celebration of Pinkster.
Wilson, M. L. The Presidency of Martin Van Buren. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas.
Biography of the U.S. president and native of Kinderhook, Columbia County.
Woodworth, John. Reminiscences of Troy: From its Settlement in 1790 to 1807. Albany: Munsell, 1860.
Describes the early history of Troy.
Wulf, Steve. "Two Cities with a Claim on Baseball." Sports Illustrated 73 (2 July 1990): 6.
Describes the history of Troy's major league baseball team in the late 1800s.
Zankel, Sharon. Brunswick. Charleston: Arcadia, 1998.
A pictorial history of the town of Brunswick in Rensselaer County.
5. TOURISM RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Anonymous. "Heritage of Peebles Island, the Newest People's Park." New York State Environment 3 8 (1 February 1974): 4.
Describes the potential for a historic park on Peebles Island in Waterford.
Babbit, Bruce. "Plenary Session." Proceedings of Watershed '96: Technical Conference and Exposition. (8-12 June 1996), Baltimore.
Details activities related to the Watershed movement in the United States, including Troy and other Hudson River communities.
Bray, Paul M. "A New Tool For Renewing The Central City: The Urban Cultural Park." National Civic Review 83 2 (Spring 1994): 196.
Describes the concept of urban parks as catalysts for recreation, education and economic revitalization.
Bray, Paul M. "Urban Cultural Parks." Urban Ecologist 3 (1994): 18–19.
Describes the rise of urban cultural parks, including parks in Lowell, Troy (RiverSpark), Kingston and Saratoga.
Brown, Barbara Pascarell. "Cruise the Canal in Comfort as Captain of Your Own Boat." Conservationist 51 (April 1997): 10.
Describes opportunities in the City of Troy and Hudson-Mohawk region to rent boats for traveling along the rivers and Erie Canal.
Bullough, Sloane. "Troy's RiverSpark Visitor Center." In CanalFestival '98: Celebrating New York's Canals. Troy: The Record, 1998.
Describes the RiverSpark visitor center in Troy, its exhibits and features, as well as festivals, parades and events in Troy.
Castillo, Antonio. "Homeward Bound." Hudson Valley 27 7 (November 1998): 36-41.
The works of the Hermitage Artists of Troy are detailed.
Clarke, Thurston. "Lake Champlain Canal." Travel-Holiday 177 5 (June 1994): 30–34.
Describes attractions along the Lake Champlain Canal from Troy to Crown Point, including historic sites and available cruises.
Cuffe, Mary. "The Magnificent Illusion: Restoration of 'Life at a Beaver Pond.'" The Conservationist 40 (January–February 1986): 46-49.
Describes the preservation of the beaver pond diorama that moved from the New York State Museum to the Junior Museum of Rensselaer County.
Culotta, Elizabeth. "Museums Cut Research in Hard Times." Science 256 (29 May 1992): 1268-1269.
Discusses the shift in natural history museums, including the New York State Museum in Albany, away from research and toward applied projects whose aims are to attract visitors and dollars.
Dropkin, Robin. "New Look to Old Surroundings." New York Alive 9 4 (July-August 1989): 26-27.
The New York State Urban Cultural Park Visitor Center in Troy is described.
Durham, Michael S. The Smithsonian Guide to Historic America: The Mid-Atlantic States. New York: Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 1989.
Describes historical sites and attractions in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, including the Troy/Albany region.
Faber, Harold. My Times in the Hudson Valley: The Insider's Guide to Historic Homes, Scenic Drives, Restaurants, Museums, Farm Produce and Points of Interest. Hensonville: Black Dome Press, 1997.
Describes tourist attractions and sites in the Hudson Valley, including Troy.
Faison, S. Lane. Art Tours and Detours in New York State. New York: Random House, 1964.
Museums and art galleries in the Hudson Valley region, as well as other areas of the state, are described.
Federation of Historical Services. Historic Resources of the Upper Hudson, Champlain and Mohawk Valleys: A Handbook for the Counties of Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Scoharie, Warren, and Washington. Troy: Federation of Historical Services, 1987.
Describes archives and historical museums in the Hudson-Mohawk region.
Federation of Historical Services. Daytripping: An Educational Guide to Regional Cultural Resources. Troy: Federation of Historical Services, 1991.
Describes educational programs at local museums and historic sites.
Folwell, Betsy and Peggy Ann Ingalls. Cultural Resources in New York's North Country. Blue Mountain Lake: The Adirondack Museum, 1980.
Historic sites in Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady and Washington Counties are catalogued.
Fullem, Bruce. "Developing Our Sixth Sense." The Conservationist 49 6 (June 1995): 11.
Describes New York State's Urban Cultural Parks system.
Fulton, William. "Playing Off History." Governing 13 9 (June 2000): 80.
Discusses recent efforts to build tourism and economic development along the Erie Canal.
Grasso, Thomas X. The Erie Canal, Albany to Waterford; The Champlain Canal, Cohoes to Stillwater: Field Trip Guide. Syracuse: Canal Society of New York State, 1996.
History and information about sites along the Erie and Champlain Canals are discussed.
Hartley, Jonathan W. Albany County Preliminary Historic Resources Inventory. Albany: Albany County Planning Board, 1979.
A list of historically significant properties and locations in Albany County is provided.
Hennessy, John. "Past Meets Future: New York's Urban Cultural Parks." The Conservationist 45 5 (March 1991):16– 19.
Describes New York State's Urban Cultural Parks system.
Hersh, Amy. "$400,000 Goes to Theatre Institute For New Musicals." Back Stage 35 46 (18 November 1994): 3.
Funding and programming at the New York State Theatre Institute in Troy are described.
Nehrich, John. "Making History on the New England, Berkshire and Western." Model Railroader 64 11 (November 1997): 74-81.
Describes the model railroad layout of the Rensselaer Model Railroad Club in Troy, featuring displays of local historic scenes.
New York State Office for Regional Development. Riverfront Commerce, Hudson-Mohawk Corridor. Bear Mountain: Hudson River Valley Commission, 1966.
Describes opportunities for commerce and tourism along the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers.
O'Donnell, Brian S. J. "Memory and Hope: Four Local Museums in the Mill Towns of the Industrial Northeast." Technology and Culture 37 4 (October 1996): 817-827.
Reviews the Hudson–Mohawk Urban Cultural Park or RiverSpark in Troy and Cohoes, as well as several other museums in the northeast.
Older, Anne. In and Around Albany, Schenectady and Troy. Albany: Washington Park Press, 1992.
A guidebook of museums, shops and interesting sites in the Capital District.
Sampson, David S. "The Hudson Valley Greenway: A Regional Success Story." Proceedings of Watershed '96: Technical Conference and Exposition. (8-12 June 1996), Baltimore.
Describes activities of the Hudson Valley Greenway, including the development of a waterfront strategy in the city of Troy.
Sirot, Amy. "Twelve Trails for You and Your Boat." Sports Afield 222 2 (August 1999): 15.
The Hudson River Watertrail, from Troy to New York, is described.
Sperandeo, Andy. "Engineering a Miniature World." Rensselaer (June 1993): 18-21.
The layout of the Rensselaer Model Railroad Club in Troy is described.
Watson, A. Elizabeth. "Watersheds and Cultural Landscapes: Sustainable Development through Heritage Areas." Proceedings of Watershed '96: Technical Conference and Exposition. (8-12 June 1996), Baltimore.
Describes efforts to merge environmental and cultural/historical preservation activities, including RiverSpark, the Hudson-Mohawk Heritage Area.
Wheeler, Paul W. The South-East Quarter: A Study of the "South End" of Albany. Albany: State University College of Education at Albany, 1961.
Describes conditions and community- oriented programs in a neighborhood in Albany.
Winner, Langdon. "Computers and Hope in an Urban Ark." MIT Technology Review 100 4 (May 1997): 66.
Describes efforts to connect low–income children to the Internet.
Woodberry, Sarah. "The Globetrotter's Indispensable Index." Travel-Holiday 177 5 (June 1994): 28-29.
Describes potential travel locations across the world, including Troy.
Wyld, Lionel D. "Collecting the Erie Canal." Antiques and Collecting Hobbies 97 (April 1992): 62-66.
A brief history of the Erie Canal, focusing on items of interest to collectors, such as old nails from locks, broadsides, maps, lithographs, and other items.
6. PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIAL
Anonymous. An Albany Industry: Exhibit - 1921. Albany: Brandow Printing Company, 1921.
Describes an exhibit on the printing industry, produced by the Capital District Club of Printing House Craftsmen. (New York State Library, NY)
Anonmyous. Andrew Meneely's Sons, West Troy, N.Y. West Troy: Andrew Meneely's Sons, 1856.
A pamphlet describing the Meneely Sons' Troy Bell Foundry and the chimes and bells manufactured there. (Library of Congress, DC)
Anonymous. Boyd's Railroad Directory and Gazetteer of Cities and Villages on the Line of Railroads Between Albany, Troy and Bennington North to Saratoga, Whitehall, Rutland, Burlington, Ticonderoga, Essex, Port Henry, Keeseville, Plattsburgh and St. Albans. Syracuse: Truair, Smith, Printers, 1872.
A traveler's guide and directory to the communities served by railroads in upstate New York during the late 1800s. (Duke University, NC)
Anonymous. Citizens and Stranger's Guide to the Fair of the Albany City and County Agricultural and Industrial Society: Held at Washington Parade Ground, State Street, Albany, NY, September 27, 28, 29, 30 and October 1, 1869: Being a Complete City Guide to All That Can be Seen and How to See It. Albany: Charles Van Benthuysen and Sons' Printing House, 1869.
A program for the 1869 Albany City and County Fair, with a brief history of the sewing machine included. (New York State Library, NY)
Anonymous. Lament of the Albany Brewers: After the Verdict in the Libel Case Taylor vs. Delavan. Boston: Whipple and Damrell, 1840.
A broadside containing poetry about a libel case involving the Albany brewing industry and water pollution. (Brown University, RI)
Anonymous. London to Niagara, and Back, for 80: By Way of Philadelphia, New York, the Hudson River, Albany, Buffalo and Rochester, and Returning to New York by Way of Boston, Worcester, New Haven and Bridgeport, or by Steamboat Through Long Island Sound, Furnishing and Opportunity Either in Going or Returning to Inspect the New York Crystal Palace, For the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations. New York: George E. Leefe, 1853.
Describes a trip to the United States, stopping in Albany, to visit an industrial exhibition in New York City. (Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, NY)
Anonymous. Receipts and Expenditures of the City of Troy from the 10th of May, 1833, to the 8th of May, 1834 [archive]. Troy: Unpublished, 1834.
The financial records of the City of Troy for one year in the early 1800s. (New York State Library, NY)
Anonymous. Statement of the Schenectady and Troy Rail-Road Company. Troy: N. Tuttle, Printer, 1846.
Describes a lawsuit against the Utica and Schenectady Railroad and against the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad. (Northwestern University, IL)
Anonymous. Albany's Bi-Centennial: A Chronicle of Local History. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications, 1886.
A brief overview of Albany history in celebration of its bicentennial. (State Historical Society of Wisconsin, WI)
Bates, J. W. Letter to J. Slocum [correspondence; archive]. Troy: 1849.
A letter from Bates before traveling to California to participate in the California gold rush. (University of California–Berkeley, CA)
Beck, Lewis C. Letter to Rensselaer School, Troy, New York [correspondence]. Troy: 1824–1826.
Describes the speaking and teaching engagements of the author, a New York botanist, outside of Troy. (Duke University, NC)
Behr-Manning. Norton Pike Oilstones and Abrasive Specialties: Catalog Number 16. Troy: Behr-Manning, 1934.
A catalog of stone grinding and polishing equipment and supplies by the Norton Pike Company in Troy. (Ohio Historical Society, OH)
Butler, David. Troy, to Lieutenant Governor John Tayler, Albany [personal correspondence; archive]. Unpublished, 1818.
A letter from Butler, an Episcopal minister, to Tayler describing the treatment and education of the Native Americans of New York. (Newberry Library, IL)
Capper, J. M. Stereoscopic Views of Troy, New York. Troy: 1870–1905.
A set of stereographs (three–dimensional photographs) of Troy churches, street scenes, fire engines, textile workers and a waterfall in Troy. (New York Public Library, NY)
Chamber of Commerce. A Live City in the Hudson Valley: Eastern Terminal Great Barge Canal System, New York State, Situated at the Head of Navigation on the Hudson River, Troy, NY. Troy: Troy Times Art Press, 1910.
Describes the history and commerce of early twentieth–century Troy. (New York State Library, NY)
Cluett, Peabody and Company. Arrow's Way. Troy: Cluett, Peabody and Company, Inc., 1920.
A booklet describing the design and manufacture of Arrow shirts. (New York State Library, NY)
Cohoes Company. Proposals of the Cohoes Company, For the Sale of Their Water Power and Lots. Cohoes, 1832.
Describes the water supply and water rates in Cohoes in the early 1800s. (Syracuse University, NY)
Collar, Shirt and Waist Cutters' Local No. 44. Souvenir. Troy: Collar, Shirt and Waist Cutters' Local No. 44, 1901.
A souvenir book describing the history of shirt–making in Troy as well as the history of the local trade union, including advertisements for union–made products. (New York State Library, NY)
Corning Iron Company. Circular to the Stockholders of the Corning Iron Company. Albany: The Company, 1872.
Describes some of the business and financial aspects of the Corning Iron Company of Albany. (New York State Library, NY)
Douw, V. P. and Company. 1872 Autumn Catalogue of the Albany Seed Store. Albany: Joel Munsell, Printer, 1872.
A catalog of the V. P. Douw and Company's Albany Seed Store. (New York State Library, NY)
Emma Willard School. Catalogue of the Officers and Pupils of the Troy Female Seminary. Troy: Tuttle, Belcher and Burton, 1829.
Describes the faculty and students of Emma Willard's school in 1829. (Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, NY)
Fitchburg Railroad. Summer Excursions via Hoosac Tunnel Route: Routes and Rates of Fare for the Season of 1878. Fitchburg, Troy and Boston Railroads, 1878.
Describes trips available on the Fitchburg and the Troy and Boston Railroads. (Northwestern University, IL)
Gemmill Company. The Gemmill Company: The Store of Outdoor Service. Troy: Gemmill Company, 1940.
Catalogs of the Gemmill Company's sporting goods store in Troy. (New York State Library, NY)
Howe, Juba. [Correspondence; archives.] Crown Point: Unpublished, 1822–1896.
Personal family correspondence including information about transactions with the firm of J. and B. van Valkenburgh of Albany. (Sheldon Museum, VT)
Iroquois Door Company. Minutes of Iroquois Door Company, 1924- 1982, and of Iroquois Millwork Corporation, 1923-1982 [archive]. Buffalo: Iroquois Door Company, 1915–1982.
Records of the Iroquois Door Company which acquired the Iroquois Millwork Company of Albany in 1920. Includes meeting minutes, stock certificates, catalogs, specifications and photographs. (Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, NY)
Lock, James G. Stereoscopic Views of New York and Other Locations. New York: 1891–1896.
A collection of stereographs (three–dimensional images viewed through a special viewscope) including views of Troy shops. (New York Public Library, NY)
McManus, William. The William McManus Account Book, 1810-1816 and the McManus Genealogy. Troy: D.R. Sheridan, 1992.
Records of a Brunswick family during the 19th century.
Meneely Bell Company. Meneely Bell Company: Designers and Founders of Church, Chime Academy, Tower-Clock, Court-House, Fire-Alarm, Factory and Other Bells. Troy: Meneely Bell Company, 1920.
A catalog of the Meneely Bell Company, with a history of the company. (University of California-Berkeley, CA)
National Savings Bank of the City of Albany. Albany's Historic Street. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications, 1918.
A history of State Street in the City of Albany. (Union College, NY)
Price and Knickerbocker. Annual Catalogue for 1878: Containing a List of Garden, Field and Flower Seeds, Together with Prices and Cultural Directions. Albany: Price and Knickerbocker, 1878.
The Spring 1878 catalog of the Albany Seed Store. (New York State Library, NY)
Rensselaer County Agricultural and Manufacturers' Society. Second Annual Exhibition of the Rensselaer County Agricultural and Manufacturers' Society. Troy: A. W. Scribner and Company, 1861.
Describes the county agricultural and manufacturers' society exhibition in 1861. (New York State Library, NY)
Rensselaer Institute. Rensselaer Institute: A Polytechnic School. Troy: Prescott and Wilson Press, 1847.
An early catalog describing the engineering and scientific programs available at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy. (Library Company of Philadelphia, PA)
Ross Valve Manufacturing Company. A Few Instructions for Setting Up and the Care of Ross Water Engines. Troy: Ross Valve Manufacturing Company, 1920.
Provides information and illustrations for constructing water engines made by the Ross Valve company. (Westminster Choir College School of Music, NJ)
Russell, Mary Huntley Sigourney. Hartford, Connecticut, to Elizabeth Knox, Troy [correspondence; archive]. Hartford: 1847.
Describes the activities of George Burgess, a minister, and of the Knox family in Troy. (Connecticut Historical Society, CT)
Skinner, H. B. The Life and Confessions of Mrs. Henrietta Robinson. Boston: H. B. Skinner, 1855.
Outlines the confessions of Robinson, who was to be executed in 1855 in Troy for the murder of Timothy Lanagan. (University of Missouri Law School, MO)
Standish, Myles. New York City, to Martin J. Townsend, Troy [correspondence; archive]. New York: 1896.
A letter pertaining to a lawsuit of Townsend, a citizen of Troy, against Standish, an eye doctor from New York. (Duke University Medical Center, NC)
Troy Board of Trade. Charter and By–Laws of the Board of Trade of the City of Troy. Troy: A. W. Scribner and Company, 1869.
Describes the organization of Troy's commercial association in the 1800s. (New York State Library, NY)
Troy Chamber of Commerce. Troy, New York. Troy: Troy Chamber of Commerce, 1919.
A fold–out booklet describing the businesses of early twentieth–century Troy. (New York Public Library, NY)
Troy Iron Works. Description of Stock and Manufacturing Accounts. Troy: A. W. Scribner, 1867.
Describes the business activities of the Troy Iron Works. (University of Newcastle, UK)
Troy Museum Theater. Troy Museum! New drama! by Buckstone. Troy: C. L. MacArthur, Printer, 1852.
A playbill describing plays at the Troy Museum: Isabelle! and a rehearsal for the first performance of Aiken's Uncle Tom's Cabin. (Brown University, RI)
7. NOVELS AND OTHER WORKS OF FICTION
Clement, Mickey. The Irish Princess. Putnam, 1994.
A story about Irish-American Catholic family life in Troy in the 1960s.
Kennedy, William. The Flaming Corsage. Viking, 1996.
One in Kennedy's Albany Cycle series.
Kennedy, William. Very Old Bones. Viking, 1992.
One in Kennedy's Albany Cycle series.
Kennedy, William. Ironweed. Viking, 1983.
One in Kennedy's Albany Cycle series.
Kennedy, William. Billy Phelan's Greatest Game. Viking, 1978.
One in Kennedy's Albany Cycle series.
Kennedy, William. Quinn's Book. Viking, 1988.
One in Kennedy's Albany Cycle series.
LaBate, Jim. Let's Go, Gaels. Clifton Park: Mohawk River Press, 1998.
The story of a 12-year-old boy growing up in upstate New York in the 1960s.
Maguire, Gregory. Missing Sisters. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1994.
The story of a hearing-impaired girl growing up in an orphanage near Troy.
Price, Arlene G. Life in the Scoharie Valley - Diary, 1759. Scoharie: Scoharie County Historical Society, 1980.
A fictionalized account of eighteenth century life in upstate New York.
Turner, Ann Warren. Nettie's Trip South. New York: Macmillan, 1987.
Children's book about a young girl's trip in 1859 from Albany to Virginia, including her reactions to slavery.
Youmans, Marly. Catherwood. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1996.
A story about a woman who comes to the wilderness around Albany in the late 1600s.
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