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Histories of the Library and the State Education Department

New York State Library

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• A Capital Asset: The History and Resources of the New York State Library (1996-97). Originally a two-part feature in Capital Neighbors, a local publication, this article by Melinda Yates provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the New York State Library, which has been in existence since 1818.
• Search the Library's catalog for materials about NYSL - History. (opens in new window)
  • Catalog record for A History of the New York State Library - by Cecil R. Roseberry. (opens in new window)
  • Catalog record for Cecil R. Roseberry, Papers, ca.1960-1970. - Author of several works including The Challenging Skies, Capitol Story and A History of the New York State Library. (opens in new window)

NYS Education Department

• History of the University of the State of New York and the State Education Department, 1784-1996 by James D. Folts. Also available in the Library's Digital Collections in PDF. (opens in new window)
• Search the Library's catalog for materials about the Education Department. (opens in new window)
• Browse State Education Department Publications in the Library's Digital Collections. (opens in new window)