About this collection

The Local History and Genealogy Department at the Onondaga County Public library is a nationally respected repository for genealogy research in Onondaga County and New York State. This special collection is over a hundred years old and specializes in history and genealogy for not only New York but includes resources for the New England States, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

 

 

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Syracuse Central High School Collection

The Syracuse Central High School Collection is an extensive assortment of class photographs, diplomas, and other memorabilia generously donated by school alumni. Exhaustively collected and documented by Nicholas C. Nett, an alumnus of the school, the collection is housed in the Local History & Genealogy Department at OCPL Central Library in Syracuse, New York.

Syracuse Central High School Collection Finding Aid at OCPL

Urban League of Onondaga County, Inc.

The Urban League of Onondaga County, Inc. was a charitable community service organization founded in 1964 by Dennis Dowdell Sr. It was one of the 113 affiliates of the National Urban League. Its mission was, "To assist African-Americans towards self empowerment for achievement of justice, economic, educational, social and racial equality." The Urban League of Onondaga County served the African American community in Onondaga County until it closed in 2002. The Local History and Genealogy Department of the Onondaga County Public Library holds the archives of the Urban League of Onondaga County.

Urban League of Onondaga County Collection Finding Aid at OCPL

 
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