The Smith-Telfer photography collection, available online, documents the activity of a studio located in Cooperstown between 1852 and 1959, forming a remarkable record of village life.


Since its founding in 1899, the Research Library’s collections have grown to include more than 88,000 volumes specializing in Colonial American and New York State history and culture, 19th-century American art history, and Native American culture.
Membership privileges include free admission to the Fenimore Art Museum, The Farmers' Museum, and to the Research Library. Members also receive select NYSHA publications and discounts on programming.


New York State History Day encourages students to explore history and share their scholarship through creative exhibits, documentaries, performances, papers, and web sites. Students compete at the local, state, and national level, where their work is evaluated by historians and educators.
The 2010 Conference on New York State HistoryThe 31st annual conference will be held in Ithaca, NY on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 3-5, 2010. The "Call for Papers" deadline is 12/31/09. | Otsego County: Its Towns and TreasuresOtsego County: Its Towns and Treasures is now available online. Also find exhibition catalogs and publications on New York history and culture. Click here for more information. | NYSHA's Annual October Conference for TeachersThe New York State Historical Association's annual October Conference for Teachers is a two-day professional development opportunity focused on current issues, topics, concerns, and practices in social studies education. |