Browse Collections (40 total)

Freedomland U.S.A.

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This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History, about the…

Melvin Goldstein Photograph Collection

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In this collection are photographs taken by Melvin Goldstein while he was stationed in the Philippines. Included are photographs of Corregidor taken…

Local History

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Oral history interviews and photographs about the history of Yonkers and Westchester County.

Ruth Leonard Collection

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Ruth Leonard worked at the Halsted School in Yonkers for thirty years. She became its headmistress in 1941.
Following her retirement, she traveled…

Yonkers Public Library Writing Group

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Interviews with writers who talk about their passion for writing.
Short stories read out loud.

Assyrian American Collection

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A collection of material on the Assyrian American community in Yonkers and their history. This includes the Assyrian American cookbook, a photo essay,…

Documenting the COVID-19 Pandemic in Yonkers

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Oral history interviews with people about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

9/11 Remembrance

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Materials related to the remembrance of Yonkers residents who passed away on 9/11, during the War on Terror, and as a result of working at Ground…

St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church

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Anniversary celebration journals and books of the St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church.

Contributors: St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church

Yonkers Fire Department

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A list of Yonkers fire department locations.