The collection documents the history of the YWCA of Albany, which was founded in 1888 by a group of women led by Mrs. Acors Rathbun in order to provide housing and recreational activities for young women searching for work. Through the years, the organization expanded to include classes, childcare, athletics, essay contests, teen issue programs, and an annual awards dinner honoring women. Strengths include the extensive photographic material and meeting minutes from the board of trustees and directors. The collection is weakest at the beginning and end of the YWCA of Albany's existence.
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Versatile Club Records, 1937-2011 0.50 cubic ft.
The Versatile Club Records document the day-to-day operations of this community organization founded in 1910.
Vera P. Michelson Papers, 1921-2018 9.4 cubic ft.
This collection documents the lifelong activism of Albany, N.Y. resident Vera Michelson, especially her work with the Capital District Coalition Against Apartheid and Racism.
Urban League of Northeastern New York Records, 1966-1987 8.5 cubic ft.
Since its establishment in 1966 as the Urban League of the Albany N.Y. Area, the Urban League of Northeastern New York has campaigned for voter registration, housing, education, social services and other issues of concern to African Americans and others in the New York State Capital District.
The Brothers Records, 1966-1999 2.1 cubic ft.
The Brothers was a civil rights group that was active in Albany, New York for several years beginning in 1966.
Tanya M. Melich Papers, 1912-2018 37.8 cubic ft.
The Tanya M. Melich Papers contain materials relating to the political landscape of the United states throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, as well as various social movements with a particular emphasis on Women's rights.
Southern Coalition on Jails and Prisons Records, 1970-1992 10.5 cubic ft.
Organized in 1974, the Southern Coalition on Jails and Prisons was formed to promote greater awareness of the problems of prisons and corrections, improve communication between the prison population and the outside world, and advocate for alternatives to the death penalty.
Social Justice Center Records, 1981-2001 4.3 cubic ft.
The Center was formed in 1981 by an alliance of non-profit activist organizations in order to provide a central location, office space, and basic services for activist groups in Albany, New York.
Sigma Pi Phi, Beta Psi Boulé Records, 1982-2023 14.47 cubic ft.
The Sigma Pi Phi, Beta Psi Boulé Records document the history and day-to-day operations of the Beta Psi Boulé. A professional fraternity, Sigma Pi Phi was founded on May 15, 1904 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and its members are distinguished African American men with college and graduate degrees. Beta Psi is the fraternity's 69th Boulé founded on May 5, 1984 in the Capital District of New York.
Ralph F. Boyd, Sr. Papers, 1943-1992 1.6 cubic ft.
The Ralph Boyd, Sr. Papers contain personal and professional correspondence, news clippings, work manuals and agendas that document his career as a General Electric employee, community activist and member of the Schenectady branch of the NAACP.
Norman Studer Papers, 1817-2012 18.84 cubic ft.
The Norman Studer Papers document his career as both an educator and ardent Catskill folklorist. The collection includes significant material relating to his work as director of the Downtown Community School in New York City and Camp Woodland in the Catskills.
National Association of Black Social Workers, Capital District Chapter Records, 1970-1991 .17 cubic ft.
National Association of Black Social Workers, Capital District Chapter Records document the organization's history and activities with various forms
The NAACP Schenectady Branch Records document concerns for discrimination in housing and employment and for the recruitment of black professionals from colleges and universities to the area. The records also show the Branch's involvement with area social service providers, labor unions, and other community organizations, as well as with General Electric, as the area's major employer.
NAACP Albany (New York) Branch Records, 1965-1988 3.2 cubic ft.
Collection of records and materials that document the day-to-day activities of the Albany branch of the NAACP, mainly from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s.
M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club Records, 1921-2004 1.13 cubic ft.
The M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club Records showcase the operations of the first black organization in Albany that was actively involved in community service and educational advancement, which was founded in 1919.
Martin K. Manley Papers, 1969-2014 15.75 cubic ft.
This collection contains material related to the social and political activism of Martin Manley, a longtime Schenectady, New York resident.
Malinda Myers, 1951-2003 0.4 cubic ft.
This collection contains materials from Malinda Myers' work with the NAACP, Schenectady branch, and Schenectady County Community College.
Ivan Steen Papers, 1928-2013 5.29 cubic ft.
The Ivan Steen Papers document Steen's service as a Professor of History at the University at Albany as well as his oral history projects.
Helen Quirini Papers, 1898-2010 50.89 cubic ft.
This collection documents the life, work and activism of Helen Quirini of Schenectady, New York. The collection represents Quirini's numerous activities and interests including her early work owning a local market with her brother, her 39 year employment for General Electric, her activism in unions during her employment and retirement, as well as her charitable activities where she pursued civil, housing, pension, women's and senior citizen's rights.