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Research Bibliography: General and Social History

Copyright 1999 * Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway * Troy, New York, USA

Compiled by Sloane D. Bullough and John D. Bullough
(Last updated September 30, 1999)

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4. GENERAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY

Abele, Fred B. The Mohawk and Hudson Rail Road Company: 1826-1853. Schenectady: Mohawk and Hudson Chapter - National Railway Historical Society, 1981.

• Provides the history of this early American railroad.

Ackerman, Elizabeth B. The Heritage of New Baltimore. New Baltimore: Heritage Society, 1986.

• A brief history of New Baltimore in Green County.

Alba, Richard D. Ethnic Identity: The Transformation of White America. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1990.

• Discusses views of ethnic identity among people of European descent in and around Albany.

Alexander, C. B. Century Business: 1812-1912. Troy: William H. Hatch, 1912.

• History of business in Troy.

Anderson, George B. Landmarks of Rensselaer County, New York. Syracuse: D. Mason and Company, 1897.

• A history of Rensselaer County and biographies of prominent nineteenthcentury citizens.

Anderson, Tom. "Crown Point." Adirondack Life 12 3 (May- June 1981): 12.

• Describes the historical significance of Crown Point.

Andrist, Ralph K. and David Plowden. "The Erie Canal Passed This Way." American Heritage 19 6 (1968): 22.

• A photographic portrait of New York's Erie Canal.

Anonymous. "The Artificial River: The Erie Canal and the Paradox of Progress [review of book by Carol Sheriff]." Kirkus Reviews (1 May 1996).

• Review's Sheriff's book on the development of the Erie Canal.

Anonymous. The Traveller's Pocket Directory and Stranger's Guide: Exhibiting Distances on the Erie Canal and Stage Routes in the State of New York. Schenectady: S. Wilson, 1831.

• A description of cities and towns along the Erie Canal and other travel routes in the area.

Anonymous. Views of Troy and Cohoes. Portland: L. H. Nelson Company, 1910?.

• Illustrations and descriptions of various buildings and sites in the Troy- Cohoes region are given.

Anonymous. The Albany, Troy, and Schenectady Blue Book: Elite Family Directory, Street Directory, Club Membership. New York: Dau Publishing Company, 1908.

• A social register of prominent and wealthy area families.

Anonymous. Cohoes Centennial: 1870-1970. Cohoes: 1970.

• A brief overview of the history of the City of Cohoes.

Anonymous. A Comprehensive History of the Potable Water Supply in Troy, New York. Troy: R. Moore, 1991.

• Describes the history of the drinkingwater supply for the City of Troy.

Anonymous. Gerschichte der Deutschen in Albany und Troy Nebst Kurzen Biographien von Beamten und Hervorrgenden Buergern: Illustrirtes Handbuch Wissenserthen Inhaltes. Albany: Taeglicher Herold, 1897.

• History and genealogy of German people in the Troy area.

Anonymous. "History of the Seventeen Towns of Rensselaer County, New York [review of book by Weise]." American Genealogist 52 2 (1976): 125.

• Reviews Weise's book on the history of the communities of Rensselaer County.

Anonymous. "Recordings: Ward, 'Oh, That Low Bridge: Songs of the Erie Canal.'" New York Folklore 12 3/4 (1986): 178.

• Reviews musical recordings of songs about New York's Erie Canal.

Anonymous. St. Patrick's Church: Troy, New York, 1871- 1971. Hackensack: Custombook, 1971.

• A history of the Catholic congregation of St. Patrick's in Troy during the late 19th century and 20th century.

Anonymous. St. Peter's Church: Troy, New York, 1824-1974. Hackensack: Custombook, 1974.

• A history of the Catholic congregation of St. Peter's in Troy during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Anonymous. "The Erie Canal: Living Link to Our Past." National Geographic 178 5 (1990): 38.

• Features history and photographs of New York's Erie Canal.

Anonymous. Yearbook of St. John's Church. Troy: Henry Stowell and Company, 1906.

• The nineteenth centuty history of this religious community is described.

Anthony, Jesse B. History of King Solomon's Primitive Lodge, Number 91, Free and Accepted Masons, Troy, NY From 1842 to 1892, Together With a Sketch of Freemasonry in the City of Troy from 1796 to 1842. Troy: H. Stowell Printing House, 1892.

• A history of Freemasonry in Troy and of King Solomon's Primitive Lodge in particular.

Archer, Sally L. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." Psychology of Women Quarterly 16 2 (June 1992): 16.

• A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.

Babcock,Edward W. A Brief Review of the Past History and Present organization of the Church of he Holy Cross. Troy: Troy Press Company, 1909.

• Discusses part of the 19th century religious history of Troy.

Baker, Ray P. A Chapter in American Education: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1824-1924. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1924.

• Describes the history of Troy's Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute during its first 100 years.

Baker, Ray P. What I Remember: A Personal Chronicle. Washington Depot: Silver Mountain Press, 1981.

• Biographical information about the life of a local resident of the Troy region.

Barrett, Duncan and Chandler H. Stevens. "Citizen Involvement Results in Successful Rehabilitation of a Troy, New York Neighborhood." Journal of Housing 35 (1978): 354- 359.

• Describes a local neighborhood rehabilitation effort in Troy.

Bauer, K. J. Stone Upon Stone: A Sesquicentennial History of St. John's Episcopal Church. Troy, 1980.

• Episcopalian religious history in 19th and 20th century Troy.

Baym, Nina. "Women and the Republic: Emma Willard's Rhetoric of History." American Quarterly 43 1 (March 1991): 1.

• Describes some of the historical writings of Emma Willard.

Bearison, David J. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." Sex Roles 24 11-12 (June 1991): 789.

• A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.

Becker, Martin J. A History of Catholic Life in the Diocese of Albany; 1609-1864. New York: U.S. Catholic Historical Society, 1975.

• Describes the history of Catholic parishes and people in the Albany, NY Roman Catholic diocese.

Beers, F. W. County Atlas of Rensselaer, New York, from Recent and Actual Surveys and Records. New York: F. W. Beers and Company, 1876.

• A geographic review of Rensselaer County during the late 1800s.

Bidwell, David. History of the Forty-Ninth New York Volunteers. Albany: J. B. Lyon, 1916.

• Describes the history of a regional militia organization.

Biemer, Linda Briggs. Women and Property in Colonial New York: The Transition From Dutch to English Law, 1643-1727. UMI Research Press, 1983.

• Describes the evolving status of women in New York during the 1600s, including Deborah Moody, Margaret Hardenbroeck, Maria Van Cortlandt, and Alida Schuyler.

Birch, John J., W. N. P. Daily, Walter J. Reagles, Bradley L. Wilson, William C. Yates and Frank C. Zapf. The History of the Schenectady Massacre. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications, 1940.

• Describes a seventeenth-century attack by French and Indian soldiers on the village of Schenectady.

Bird, F. W. The Hoosac Tunnel: Its Condition and Prospects. Boston: Weight and Potter, 1865.

• Describes plans to construct a railroad tunnel through Hoosac Mountain; the tunnel was completed in 1875.

Birkerts, Sven. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." New Republic 198 (27 June 1988): 41.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Black, Mary C. "Limners of the Upper Hudson Valley." In American Painting to 1776: A Reappraisal. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1971.

• Portraits of prominent individuals from the region's colonial era are discussed.

Blackburn, Roderic H. Cherry Hill: The History and Collections of a Van Rensselaer Family. Albany: Historic Cherry Hill, 1976.

• The history of this prominent local Dutch family is described.

Blackburn, Roderic H. "Furniture." De Halve Maen 54 (1979): 3-5.

• Describes Dutch furniture brought to the region in the 1600s.

Blackburn, Roderic H. "Paintings." De Halve Maen 55 (1979): 6-10.

• Describes Dutch art brought to the region in the 1600s.

Blackburn, Roderic H. "Remembrance of Patria: Dutch Arts and Culture in Colonial America, 1609-1776." Magazine Antiques 129 1 (1986): 140-151.

• An overview of Dutch material culture in colonial New York and the region.

Blackburn, Roderic H. "Silver." De Halve Maen 55 (1980): 9-11.

• Describes Dutch silverware and servingware brought to the region in the 1600s.

Blackburn, Roderic H. and Ruth Piwonka. Remembrance of Patria: Dutch Arts and Culture in Colonial America, 1609- 1776. Albany: Albany Institute of History and Art, 1988.

• Describes the Dutch influence on life and art in upstate New York and the rest of colonial America.

Bliven, Rachel D., Robert N. Andersen, G. Steven Draper, Eva Gemmill, Hughes Gemmill, Joseph A. Parker and Helen M. Upton. A Resourceful People: A Pictorial History of Rensselaer County, New York. Norfolk: The Donning Company, 1987.

• An overview and history of Rensselaer County in New York State.

Borchert, S. D. "Family Ties [review of book by John Logan and Glenna Spitze]." Choice 34 (February 1997): 1044.

• Review's Logan's and Spitze's book on Troy/Albany middle-aged people and their parents.

Bouza, Anthony. "Policing as Though People Matter [review of book by Dorothy Guyot]." Political Science Quarterly 106 (Fall 1991): 556.

• Review of Guyot's book on reforms in the Troy Police Department.

Bradley, James W. and M. Bennett. "Two Occurrences of Weser Slipware from Early 17th-Century Iroquois Sites in New York State." Pre-Medieval Archaeology 18 (1984): 301- 304.

• Describes native American pottery found in the region.

Brandt, Clare. An American Aristocracy: The Livingstons. New York: Doubleday, 1986.

• Traces the history of the Livingstons, a prominent family of the region since the late 1600s.

Brasser, Ted. J. Riding on the Frontier's Crest: Mahican Indian Culture and Culture Change. Ottawa: National Museums of Canada, 1974.

• Describes 17th-century Mahican villages on and near Peebles Island.

Briaddy, L. Images of America: Ballston and Ballston Lake. Dover: Chalford Publishing Corporation, 1997.

• History and photographs of Ballston and Ballston Lake, north of Troy.

Brockway, Josephus. A Delineation of the Characteristic Features of a Revival of Religion in Troy in 1826 and 1827. Troy: Francis Adancourt, 1827.

• Reviews a sermon preached by Reverend Nathan S. Beman in Troy during the early 1800s.

Broderick, Frances D. Burial Grounds of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York. Lansingburgh: F. D. Broderick, 1965.

• Describes cemeteries in north Troy.

Broderick, Frances D. "Webster Cemetery, Rensselaer County, New York." American Genealogist 42 4 (1966): 230.

• Describes a local cemetery and the people buried in it.

Broderick, Frances D. First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York. Troy: Lansingburgh Historical Society, 1966.

• History of a Presbyterian church in Troy.

Broderick, Frances D. "Skinner-Lockwood-Fitch Tombstones, Lansingburgh." American Genealogist 43 4 (1967): 244.

• Describes some family tombstones in Troy.

Broderick, Frances D. "The Masters Cemetery, Town of Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, New York." American Genealogist 45 3 (1969): 168.

• Describes a cemetery in Schaghticoke and the people buried in it.

Broderick, Frances D. "Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York Jury Book." American Genealogist 46 4 (1970): 233.

• Describes early county court records from Troy.

Broderick, Frances D. Historic Lansingburgh: Memories of Pre-Revolutionary Hudson River Port and Ship Building Center. Troy: F. D. Broderick, 1983.

• Describes the early colonial history of Lansingburgh.

Broderick, Frances D. Marriage Records of First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburgh, New York from 1793 to 1859, Except 1829-1840. Troy: F. D. Broderick, 1983.

• Describes 19th-century church wedding ceremonies performed in a north Troy church.

Broderick, Frances D. Baptism, Marriage and Death Records of the Methodist Church of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York. Troy: Frances D. Broderick, 1983.

• Historical church records from a Troy Methodist church.

Broderick, Frances D. Hedding Memorial Church of Lansingburgh, New York. Lansingburgh: F. D. Broderick, 1985.

• Discusses the history and people of a north Troy church.

Broderick, Frances D. Brookings Family Cemetery. Lansingburgh: F. D. Broderick, 1986.

• History about people buried in north Troy.

Broderick, Frances D. and Warren F. Broderick. The Nail Factory Cemetery. Troy: F. D. and W. F. Broderick, 1977.

• Records of burials conducted at this local cemetery.

Broderick, Warren F. Society of Friends, Troy Monthly Meeting: Birth and Death Records, 1813-1911. Troy: W. F. Broderick, 1983.

• Describes births and deaths among members of the Society of Friends in 19th-century Troy.

Broderick, Warren F. Burials in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, New York. Troy, W. F. Broderick, 1984.

• Describes burial records of members of the Society of Friends at Oakwood Cemetery in Troy.

Brooke, John L. "The Rude Hand of Innovation [review of book by David G. Hackett]." Journal of American History 79 (September 1992): 627.

• Reviews Hackett's book, which describes Albany society and religion in the early 1800s.

Bruce, Wallace. The Hudson: Three Centuries of History, Romance and Invasion. New York: Bryant Union Company, 1907.

• Describes the history of the 17th, 18th and 19th century Hudson River.

Brumberg, Joan J. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." The Nation 252 7 (25 February 1991): 146.

• A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.

Buckman, David L. Old Steamboat Days on the Hudson River. New York; Grafton Press, 1907.

• Describes boat travel along the Hudson River in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Burden, Helen McOuat. A Memorial of Mrs. Henry Burden. New York: E. O. Jenkins, 1860.

• Information about the wife of Henry Burden, Troy iron maker.

Cahill, Timothy. "Hidden Heritage: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Emanuel Mickel." Capital (January 1990).

• The work of this Albany decorative artist is described.

Caird, James. The Free Church of the Ascension and the Farnam Insitute. Troy: Henry Stowell, 1883.

• Describes the history of this Troy religious institution.

Calkins, Herbert. Down in the Old Neighborhood. Troy: Walter Snyder Press, 1943.

• Local history and remembrances of a Troy neighborhood.

Capital District Chamber of Commerce. Troy, City of Opportunity. Albany: Capital District Chamber of Commerce, 1974.

• Describes businesses and opportunities in the city of Troy.

Cardoze, Frederic, History of the Police Department of Troy and Lansingburgh, New York. Troy: Police Benevolent Association, 1902.

• Describes the history of Troy police.

Carroll, Mary. "The Irish Princess [review of novel by Mickey Clement]." Booklist 90 (1 March 1994): 1325.

• Reviews Clement's novel about a teenaged Irish girl growing up in Troy.

Carse, Mary R. "Mohawk Iroquois." Bulletin of the Archaeological Society of Connecticut 23 (1949): 3- 53.

• The history of the Native Americans in the region are discussed.

Citizens Historical Society. Biographical Sketches of the Citizens of Troy, New York. Indianapolis, 1940.

• Describes the history of several prominent Troy citizens.

City Corporation of Troy. See Troy First. Troy: Troy Record, 1926.

• Contains reprinted articles originally published in the Troy Record.

Clinton, DeWitt. Picturesque Oakwood: Its Past and Present Associations. Troy: Frederick Hills, 1897.

• A history and description of the area in and around Troy's Oakwood Cemetery.

Coates, Rodney D. "Social Action, Radical Dialectics and Popular Protests: Treatment of African American Leaders and Intellectuals by the Press." Journal of Black Studies 30 1 (September 1999): 85-102.

• Patterns in the coverage of African American leaders by the press, including Henry Highland Garnet of Troy, are described.

Cole, Donald B. Martin Van Buren and the American Political System. Princeton University Press, 1984.

• Describes Van Buren's political career and his creation of the Albany Regency, one of the first American political machines.

Cooke, Patricia. "The Erie Canal: American History Through Folklore." New York Folklore 5 3/4 (1979): 155.

• Describes folk history related to New York's Erie Canal.

Craib, Stephanie Hicks. Our Yesterdays: A History of Rensselaer County. 1948.

• An overview of the history of Rensselaer County.

Cummings, Kathryn F. Cultural Achievements of Trojans. Albany: New York State College for Teachers, 1941.

• Describes activities undertaken by prominent citizens of Troy.

Czulewicz, Gerald E. The Foremost Guide to Uncle Sam Collectibles. Paducah: Collector Books, 1995.

• The history of "Uncle Sam" Wilson of Troy is described.

De Cunzo, L. A. "Reform, Respite, Ritual: An Archaeology of Institutions, The Magdalen Society of Philadelphia, 1800- 1850." Historical Archaeology 29 3 (1995).

• Discusses the orphanage housed in Albany's Schuyler Mansion.

De Hora, Sean. "Ironweed [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Commonweal 110 (9 September 1983): 472.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Dennis, Elizabeth. "The Ten Eyck Bowl." Bulletin of the Albany Institute of History and Art 9 5 (Fall 1967): 1- 6.

• Describes a silver serving bowl made by Albany silversmith Jacob Ten Eyck.

Depew, Chauncey M. Emma Willard, Pioneer of the Higher Education of Women, Founder of the Troy Female Seminary. New York: Grafton Press, 1895.

• An extract of Depew's speech dedicating the Russell Sage Hall of the Emma Willard School in Troy.

Diamond, Joseph E. "The Catskill Rockshelter, Town of Olive, Ulster County, New York." The Bulletin: Journal of the New York State Archaeological Association 110 (Fall 1995): 16-25.

• Describes native American pottery found at Fort Crailo in Rensselaer.

Dooley, Brian. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." New Statesman and Society 1 (17 June 1988): 44.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Douglas, Garry F. Pictorial Review of Waterford, New York: 1794-1976. Whitehurst Printing and Binding Company, 1976.

• Contains photographs and illustrations from Waterford's past.

Dudar, Helen. "At the Louvre, Art Lives On Among the Growing Pains." Smithsonian 24 9 (December 1993): 42.

• A trip by Emma Willard to the Louvre in Paris is described.

Dunn, Shirley W. The Mohicans and Their Land, 1609-1730. Fleischmanns: Purple Mountain Press, 1994.

• Details the history of the Native American Mohican tribe.

Eagan, W. T. "Possessing Albany, 1630-1710 [review of book by Donna Merwick]." Choice 28 (November 1990): 552.

• Review of Merwick's book on the Dutch colonization of the region.

Elie, Paul. "Very Old Bones [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Commonweal 119 (22 May 1992): 28.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Ellis, David M. Albany and Troy: Commercial Rivals. Cooperstown: New York Historical Association, 1943.

• Details the economic rivalry that existed between the Cities of Troy and Albany for trade and commerce.

Ellis, David M. A History of New York State. Ithaca; Cornell University Press.

• Details the history of New York including the Hudson-Mohawk region.

Eppinga, Jane. "A Great-Great-Granddad's Gift." Good Housekeeping 227 6 (December 1998): 26.

• The history of Clement C. Moore's poem "An Account of a Visit by St. Nicholas" is described.

Erie, Steven P. Rainbow's End: Irish-Americans and the Dilemmas of Urban Machine Politics, 1840-1985. University of California Press, 1989.

• Describes the effects of political organization on Irish-Americans in Albany and other cities.

Ervin, William. Second Presbyterian Church, Troy, New York: History and Manual. Troy: Whig Publishing Company, 1876.

• The history of Troy's 2nd Presbyterian Church.

Fancher, Irving E. A History of the Troy Orphan Asylum: 1833-1933. Troy; Whitehurst Printing and Binding Company, 1933.

• Describes the history of this Troy institution during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Filante, Ronald W. "A Note on the Economic Viability of the Erie Canal, 1825-1860." Business History Review 48 1 (1974): 95.

• Describes economic factors related to the Erie Canal in the 1800s.

Filley, Dorothy M. Recapturing Wisdom's Valley: The Watervliet Shaker Heritage, 1775-1975. Colonie: Town of Colonie, 1975.

• The history of the community of Shakers at Watervliet is described.

Fisher, Charles L. and Karen Hartgen. "Glass Trade Beads from Waterford, New York." Pennsylvania Archaeologist 53 1/2 (April 1983): 47-52.

• Describes beads for trading purposes found in an archaeological site in Waterford.

Fordham, Monroe. The AfricanAmerican Presence in New York State History: Four Regional History Surveys. Albany: New York African American Institute, 1990.

• Summarizes the experience of African Americans in New York State, including the HudsonMohawk region; contains a survey of historic sites related to AfricanAmericans.

Fox, Cynthia A. "Une Communauté Franco-Américaine dans l'Etat de New York: Une ÉTude Préliminaire sur le Français a Cohoes." Francophonies d'Amérique 3 (1993): 181- 192.

• In French. Describes the French-speaking community in Cohoes, New York.

Fox, Cynthia A. "On Maintaining a Francophone Identity in Cohoes, New York." French Review 69 2 (December 1995): 264 274.

• Describes social aspects of FrenchCanadian immigrants to Cohoes and their descendants.

Fox, Cynthia A. and Louise Charbonneau. "Le Français en Contact avec l'Anglais: Analyse des Anglicismes dans le Français Parlé a Cohoes, New York." Revue Québécoise de Linguistique Théorique et Appliquée 12 (1994).

• In French. Describes the French-speaking community in Cohoes, New York.

Fox, John W. A Cultural History of Rensselaer County. Troy: County of Rensselaer, 1976.

• Describes the history of arts and cultural activities in Rensselaer County.

Friedman, Gerald M. "Slides and Slumps." Earth Science 41 (Fall 1988): 21-23.

• Describes underwater "landslides" in the Taconic Mountains near Troy that occurred 550 million years ago.

Frisbee-Houde, Cornelia. Not Just Another Pretty Dress: Two Centuries of Clothing and Textiles from Cherry Hill. Albany: Historic Cherry Hill, 1982.

• Clothing worn by Albany citizens during much of its history is described.

Furness, Gregory. Crown Point State Historic Site: An Outline History. Crown Point: Crown Point State Historic Site.

• An overview of history and important events at the Crown Point historic site.

George, Henry W. "The Ten Eyck Family in New York." New York Genealogical and Biographical Record 63 2 (1932): 152- 165.

• A brief overview and history of this prominent Dutch family.

Gerlach, Din R. "Black Arson in Albany, New York, November, 1793." Journal of Black Studies 7 3 (March 1977): 304.

• Details a series of fires in the City of Albany that resulted from racial tensions in the late 1700s.

Gerstel, Naomi. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." Science 251 4989 (1991): 96.

• A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.

Gilbert, Kevin L. A Northern City in a Nationalist Revolution: Troy, New York, 1835-1863 [M.A. thesis]. Albany: State University of New York, 1989.

• Describes political and social tensions in the City of Troy up to and during the Civil War.

Gillespie, W. Nelson. History of the Apollo Lodge Number 13, Free and Accepted Masons, Troy, New York. Troy: Henry Stowell, 1888,

• The history of Freemasons in Troy is described.

Gillespie, W. Nelson. Centennial History of Apollo Lodge Number 13, Free and Accepted Masons, Troy, New York. Troy: E. H. Lisk, 1898.

• The history of Freemasons in Troy is described.

Goddard, Abba A. The Trojan Sketch Book. Troy: Young and Hartt, 1846.

• Troy history and events are described.

Gordon, William R. Third Rail, Pantographs and Trolley Poles: The Albany-Hudson Fast Line. Rochester: William R. Gordon, 1973.

• The history of railroading in the region is described.

Gray, Paul. "Ironweed [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Time 121 (24 Jan 1983): 82.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Gray, Paul. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Time 131 (16 May 1988): 92.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Green Island Bicentennial Committee. Green Island Heritage and the Bicentennial. Green Island: Green Island Bicentennial Committee, 1976.

• The history of the village of Green Island during the nation's first 200 years.

Greene, N. History of the Valley of the Hudson. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1931.

• The Hudson River and its history is described.

Grumet, Robert S. Historic Contact: Indian People and Colonists in Today's Northeastern United States in the 16th through 18th Centuries. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1995.

• Describes contacts between native Americans and European settlers at Fort Crailo in Rensselaer and at Crown Point.

Guerin, T. M. History of St. Augustine's Parish, Lansingburgh, New York: The Story of its Priests, its Sisters and its People. Hackensack; Custombook, 1964.

• Describes the history of a Roman Catholic church in North Troy.

Guyot, Dorothy. Policing as Though People Matter. Temple University Press, 1991.

• Describes reforms in Troy's Police Department, including a switch from a military model to a hospital model.

Hacker, Andrew. "Ethnic Identity [review of book by Richard D. Alba]." New York Review of Books 37 (22 November 1990): 19.

• Review of Alba's book on ethnic identity among people in the Albany area.

Hackett, David G. "The Social Origins of Nationalism: Albany, New York 1754-1835." Journal of Social History 21 (Summer 1988): 659-681.

• Describes the rise of American nationalism as a force in Albany society during the early years of the nation's development.

Hackett, David G. The Rude Hand of Innovation: Religion and Social Order in Albany, New York, 1652-1836. Oxford University Press, 1991.

• Traces the history of religion in Albany, New York from the Dutch colonial times to the beginning of the United States.

Hall, Bruce E. Diamond Street: The Story of the Little Town With the Big Red Light District. Hensonville: Black Dome Press, 1994.

• Describes decades of illegal activities going on in the City of Hudson in Columbia County.

Halsey, John R. "Oratory and Speechmaking in the Northeast Woodlands: Social and Personal Implications and Functions." Pennsylvania Archaeologist 14 2 (1967): 14- 24.

• Describes the early history of public speaking in the region.

Hammersley, Sydney Ernest. The History of Waterford, New York. Waterford, 1957.

• A history of the village and town of Waterford.

Hartgen, Karen S. and Charles Fisher. "An Example of Cultural Resource Management in an Urban Environment: Waterford, New York." Contract Abstracts and CRM Archeology 1 3 (1981): 25.

• Describes archeological activities in the town of Waterford.

Haydon, Roger. Upstate Travels, British Views of Nineteenth Century New York. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 1982.

• Nineteenth-century architecture in and around Albany is described by British visitors.

Hayner, Rutherford. New Troy: A Joint Report by the Municipal Affairs and Civic Arts Committees. Troy: Troy Times Arts Press, 1913.

• Early 20th century Troy businesses and cultural activities are described.

Hayner, Rutherford. Troy's Part in the World War: 1917- 1918. Troy: General Publishing Company, 1919.

• Describes the achievements of Trojans during World War I.

Hayner, Rutherford. Troy and Rensselaer County, New York: A History. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1925.

• An overview of the region's history up to the early twentieth century.

Henderson, David W. "The Flaming Corsage [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Library Journal 121 (15 April 1996): 122.

• Review's Kennedy's novel about life in turn of the century Albany.

Herring, Paul W. Selected Aspects on the History of the Afro-American in the Mohawk and Upper Hudson Valley, 1633-1940 [Ph.D. dissertation]. Binghamton: State University of New York, 1992.

• The history of African- Americans from the seventeenth through the mid-twentieth centuries is described.

Hill, Florence, Mary Cuffe and Cathy Sagendorf. The Road Home: A Pictorial History of Poestenkill, New York. Poestenkill: Poestenkill Bicentennial Commission, 1975.

• A history of the town of Poestenkill in Rensselaer County.

Hillman, Joseph. The History of Methodism in Troy, New York: 1795-1888. Troy: Joseph Hillman, 1888.

• Describes developments in the Methodist Church in Troy, New York.

Hollister, William H. Second Presbyterian Church of Troy, New York: Historical Sketch. Troy: Direction of the Session, 1917.

• The history of this Presbyterian congregation is described.

Holloway, Joseph. As in Days Gone By. Hoosick Falls: Hoosick Bicentennial Commission, 1975.

• A history of the town of Hoosick and the village of Hoosick Falls in Rensselaer County.

Horne, Charles F. History of the State of New York. New York: D.C. Heath and Company, 1916.

• The history of the Hudson-Mohawk region of New York State up to World War I is discussed.

Howard, Ronald W. "Possessing Albany, 1630-1710 [review of book by Donna Merwick]." Journal of American History 78 (September 1991): 635.

• Review of Merwick's book on the Dutch colonization of the region.

Howell, George R. and Jonathan Tenney. History of the County of Albany, New York: 1609 to 1886. New York: Munsell, 1886.

• Describes the history of Albany County up to the late nineteenth century.

Huey, Paul R. Summary Report on Archeology for 1969, New York State Historic Trust. New York State Historic Trust, 1970.

• A summary of historical surveys in the region.

Huey, Paul R. "The Mahican, the Dutch and the Schodack Islands in the 17th and 18th Centuries." Northeast Historical Archaeology 21/22 (1992): 96-118.

• The interactions between the native Americans and early Dutch settlers in the region are discussed.

Huey, Paul R. An Archaeological and Documentary History of Peebles Island State Park, Waterford, New York. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

• Outlines the history and archaeology of Peebles Island in Waterford.

Huey, Paul, R. A Bibliography of Books, Reports and Articles Produced in 1995 Relating to Archaeology at New York State Historic Sites and State Parks. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1996.

• Lists published works on historic sites and buildings in New York State and the region.

Huey, Paul R. Bibliography of Reports, Published Materials and Books Relating to the Archaeology of Crown Point State Historic Site Through August 1996. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1996.

• Lists published works on the Crown Point historic site in New York State.

Huey, Paul R. "A Short History of Cuyper Island, Towns of East Greenbush and Schodack, New York, and its Relation to Dutch and Mahican Culture Contact." Journal of Middle Atlantic Archaeology 12 (1996): 131-147.

• The interactions between the native Americans and early Dutch settlers in Rensselaer County are discussed.

Huey, Paul R. An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Sites in the Archaeology of Old Word Dutch Material Culture in the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1997.

• Lists sources that describe Dutch artifacts found throughout the world, including former Dutch settlements in upstate New York.

Huey, Paul R. Historical and Archeological Resources of Castleton Island State Park, towns of Stuyvesant, Columbia County, New Baltimore, Greene County, and Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York: A Preliminary Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1997.

• Describes historic sites and the history of several sites near Castleton Island.

Huey, Paul R. Historical and Cultural Resources of the Fourth Branch of the Mohawk River, Village of Waterford, Saratoga County, New York. Waterford: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 1997.

• Describes the history of the islands in the Mohawk Rivers outside of Waterford and Cohoes.

Huey, Paul R. and Ralph D. Phillips. The Early History of Nassau Village, 1609-1830. Nassau, 1976.

• Describes the early history of the Rensselaer County town of Nassau.

Humphrey, Thomas J. Agrarian Rioting in Albany County, New York: Tenants, Markets and Revolution in the Hudson Valley, 1751-1801 [Ph.D. dissertation]. Northern Illinois University, 1996.

• Describes the sometimes explosive tensions between upstate New York landlords and the tenant farmers who worked their lands during the late 1700s.

Humphries, Lance. "Which Sitter Sat: Similarities in Two Miniature Portraits." Magazine Antiques 148 2 (August 1995): 142.

• A painting by Troy artist Bradley Brayton Bucklin is described.

Jensen, Albert C. "Building the Erie Canal." The Conservationist 50 (June 1996): 811.

• A history and description of the construction of the Erie Canal in the early 1800s.

Johnston, Lisa. "A Hell of a Life [review of book by Maureen Stapleton]." Library Journal 120 (1 September 1995): 181.

• Reviews Stapleton's book, which describes her childhood in Troy, New York.

Jones, Katherine Butler. "Garnets, Diamonds, and Other Black Jewels." American Visions 12 6 (10 December 1997): 42.

• The history of Troy women Diana Kilbourne and Hannah Diamond, including Diamond's marriage to Edward Weeks and officiated by Bishop Henry Highland Garnet, is described.

Jones, Taffy. Who is Uncle Sam? Annapolis: Maryland Historical Press, 1991.

• A children's book that describes the history of "Uncle Sam" Wilson.

Judson, Harry Pratt. A History of the Troy Citizens Corps, Troy, NY. Troy, Troy Times Printing House, 1900.

• A history and description of the Troy Citizens Corps militia group.

Kalm, Peter. Peter Kalm's Travels in North America: The English Version. New York: Dover, 1966.

• The construction of houses around Albany is described by a European visitor.

Keegan, Tracy. "An American Icon." Colonial Homes 25 3 (June-July 1999): 84-85.

• The history of "Uncle Sam" Wilson of Troy, New York is described.

Kellogg, D. O. City of Troy: Its Commerce, Manufactures and Resources. Troy: Young and Hartt, 1847.

• The nineteenth century commerce of Troy is described.

Kelly, Alfred D. Yesterday Revisited. Watervliet: 1978.

• The author's recollection of growing up in Watervliet in the early 1900s.

Kennedy, William. O Albany! Improbable City of Political Wizards, Fearless Ethnics, Spectacular Aristocrats, Splendid Nobodies, and Underrated Scoundrels. Viking, 1983.

• An exploration of Albany's checkered past with stories of the people who lived, fought and ran for office in Albany.

Kenney, Alice P. The Gansevoorts of Albany: Dutch Patricians in the Upper Hudson Valley. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press.

• A history of this prominent Dutch family from Albany.

Kenney, Alice P. "Neglected Heritage: Hudson Valley Dutch Material Culture." Winterthur Portfolio, 1985.

• Describes the material culture of the region from the Dutch colonial period.

Kenney, Alice P. "Silence Is Golden: A Survey of Hudson Valley Dutch Material Culture." De Halve Maen 58 1 (1983): 1.

• Describes the material culture of the region from the Dutch colonial period.

Kent, Elizabeth E. A Centuty and a Half of Parish Life: 1805-1954. Troy: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1954.

• Provides a history of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Ketchum, Alton. Uncle Sam, The Man and the Legend. Hill and Wang, 1959.

• A biography and history of Troy's famous Uncle Sam.

Ketchum, Alton. "The Search for Uncle Sam." History Today 40 (April 1990): 20-26.

• A biography of Troy meat packer "Uncle Sam" Wilson.

Kierner, Cynthia A. "New York in the Age of the Constitution, 1775-1800 [review of book containing essays by Graham Russell, Saul Cornell, others]." Journal of American History 80 (December 1993): 1062.

• Describes the impact of the postRevolutionary period on urban life in New York City and Albany, New York.

Kline, W. S. Illustrated and Descriptive: Troy, New York. Troy: Regal Art Press.

• Describes the cityscape and architecture of Troy and a history of its people.

Klopott, Rita B. The History of the Town of Schaghticoke, New York 16761855 [Ph.D. dissertation]. State University of New York at Albany, 1981.

• A history of Schaghticoke from the earliest white settlements to its fledgling textile industry along the Hoosick River.

Korvi, Michael J. "The Seat of Popular Leadership: Parties, Elections and the Nineteenth-Century Presidency." Presidential Studies Quarterly 29 2 (June 1999): 351- 369.

• The development of political parties, including the Democratic Party during the 19th century under Columbia County residents Martin Van Buren and Samuel Tilden, is discussed.

Kupperman, Karen Ordahl. "The Rude Hand of Innovation [review of book by David G. Hackett]." Reviews in American History 21 (June 1993): 195.

• Reviews Hackett's book, which describes Albany society and religion in the early 1800s.

Laiacona, Frank. Tory Hill and Other Short Stories. West Lane, 1997.

• Reminiscences of a South Troy resident's childhood.

Lancaster, Paul. Gentleman of the Press: The Life and Times of An Early Reporter, Julian Ralph of the Sun. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 1992.

• A biography of reporter Ralph, who worked as a legislative reporter in Albany.

Lansingburgh Bicentennial Committee. Lansingburgh, New York: 200th Anniversary. Troy: Lansingburgh Historical Society, 1971.

• A commemorative history of Lansingburgh's first two centuries.

Larkin, F. Daniel. Pioneer American Railroads: The Mohawk and Hudson and the Saratoga and Schenectady. Fleischmanns: Purple Mountain Press, 1995.

• Describes two early railroads that operated in the Hudson-Mohawk region during the 1800s.

Lavin, Lucienne, M. E. Mozzi, J. W. Bouchard and K. Hartgen. "The Goldkrest Site: An Undisturbed, Multi- Component Woodland Site in the Heart of Mahikan Territory." Journal of Middle Atlantic Archaeology 12 (1996): 113- 129.

• A native American site in southern Rensselaer County is described.

Leonard, John. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Ms. 17 (January-February 1989): 124.

• A review of Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Linn, Patricia L. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." Antioch Review 49 1 (Winter 1991): 146.

• A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.

Lisk, Edward H. Representative Young Irish-Americans of Troy. Troy: E. H. Lisk, 1889.

• Biographical information about the ethnic Irish population of Troy.

Logan, John R. and Glenna D. Spitze. Family Ties: Enduring Relations Between Parents and Their Grown Children. Temple University Press, 1996.

• Describes relationships between middle-aged persons from the Troy- Albany region and their parents.

Lord, Jane S., Frances D. Broderick, Warren F. Broderick, Josephine B., Hawkins, Christina H. Hepp, David Hepp, Edward J. Keyes and H. Irving Moore. Lansingburgh, New York: 1771- 1971. Troy: Whitehurst Printing and Binding, 1971.

• A brief history of North Troy including information about Herman Melville and Chester Alan Arthur.

Lutz, Alma. Emma Willard: Daughter of Democracy. Washington: Zenger Publishing Company, 1976.

• A biography of the founder of Troy's Female Seminary and women's rights leader.

MacGregor, Bruce. "A Failure to Communicate: The British and Saratoga." American History Illustrated 20 (October 1985): 12-19.

• Outlines likely reasons for the British defeat at Saratoga during the Revolutionary War, including lack of coordination between Burgoyne's forces at Saratoga and Howe, who was to be stationed in Albany but moved toward Pennsylvania instead.

Marcou, O'Leary and Associates. Historic Cohoes, New York: A Survey of Historic Resources. Cohoes: Marcou, O'Leary and Associates, 1971.

• A survey of historic sites and locations in the City of Cohoes.

Marshall Infirmary. Report of the Medical Superintendent: Being a Brief Summary of the Operations of the Marshall Infirmary for the Twentieth Year Ending August 2, 1874. Troy: Marshall Infirmary Printing Press, 1875.

• Provides a medical report of cases handled at the Marshall Infirmary in Troy.

Masten, Arthur H. The History of Cohoes, New York. Albany: Joel Munsell, 1877.

• An overview of the history of the City of Cohoes.

McKelvey, William J. Champlain to Chesapeake. Exton: Canal Press, 1978.

• Describes the canal system from Lake Champlain to Albany, New York, as well as further south.

Merwick, Donna. Possessing Albany, 1630-1710: The Dutch and English Experiences. Cambridge University Press, 1990.

• Discusses the history of Dutch colonization of the Albany area in the seventeenth century.

Mihesuah, Devon A. Cultivating the Rosebuds. University of Illinois Press, 1993.

• Describes education of women, including at Emma Willard's Troy Female Seminary.

Moore, H. Irving. Pictorial Reminiscence and Brief History of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York. Troy: 1957.

• Historical description of Lansingburgh, also known as North Troy.

Moore, H. Irving. The Great Fire of Troy, New York: May 10, 1862. Troy: 1962.

• Contains photographs and history of fires in the City of Troy since 1862.

Moore, H. Irving. A Nostalgic Postcard Album of Troy, New York. Troy: 1971.

• Images of prominent sites and historic locations in Troy.

Moore, H. Irving. A Visit to Old Troy in Pictures and Prose. Troy: 1973.

• Images and descriptions of Troy's history.

Moore, H. Irving. Troy As We Knew It. Troy: 1974.

• A brief description of recent history in Troy.

Moore, H. Irving. A Chronology of Troy, New York: 1789- 1969. Troy: 1983.

• A timetable of Troy history since its incorporation in 1789.

Moore, R. Laurence. "What Children Did Not Learn in School: The Intellectual Quickening of Young Americans in the Nineteenth Century." Church History 68 1 (March 1999): 42-61.

• The education of Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Troy's Emma Willard School during the 19th century is described, including interactions between education and religion.

Morse, Flo. The Shakers and the World's People. Hanover: University Press of New England, 1980.

• The history and development of Shaker communities, including at Watervliet, is described.

Mulvihill, Thalia M. Community in Emma Willard's Educational Thought, 1787-1870 [Ph.D. dissertation]. Syracuse University, 1995.

• Describes the development of educational thought and the role of community throughout Emma Willard's career.

Murray, Joan. A View from the Hill: Recollections and Reflections by Troy Senior Citizens. Troy: Troy Public Library.

• Personal histories and remembrances of Troy senior citizens compiled through several writing workshops at the Troy Public Library.

Murray, Stuart. Shaker Heritage Guidebook. Golden Hill Press, 1994.

• Outlines the history and lifestyles of Watervliet's Shaker community.

Murtaugh, Daniel M. "The Flaming Corsage [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Commonweal 123 (13 September 1996): 36.

• Review's Kennedy's novel, based in Albany and the surrounding region.

Mushkat, J. "The Rude Hand of Innovation [review of book by David G. Hackett]." Choice 29 (January 1992): 804.

• Reviews Hackett's book, which describes Albany society and religion in the early 1800s.

Myers, James T. History of the City of Watervliet, 1630- 1910. H. Stowell and Son, 1910.

• A history of West Troy, New York, later named Watervliet.

National Railway Historical Society, Mohawk and Hudson Chapter. ALCO Historic Photos: A Catalog of ALCO Locomotive Photo Negatives from the Period ca. 1880 to 1954 in the Library of the National Railway Historical Society, Including a Short History of ALCO and its Predecessor Companies. Schenectady: Mohawk and Hudson Chapter - National Railway Historical Society, 1975.

• Contains photographs and illustrations of the early railroad industry in the region.

New York Historical Resources Center. Guide to Historic Resources in Rensselaer County, New York. Ithaca: Cornell University, 1981.

• A catalog of resources for the student of Rensselaer County history.

Nichols, Loxley F. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." National Review 40 (19 August 1988): 46.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Novak, Barbara. American Painting of the Nineteenth Century. New York: Harper and Row, 1979.

• Discusses the work and lives of many of the Hudson River School painters.

Oberly, James W. "O Albany! [review of book by William Kennedy]." Library Journal 108 (1 December 1983): 2250.

• Describes Kennedy's book on Albany and its unique politics.

Ogle, Maureen. "Water Supply, Waste Disposal and the Culture of Privatism in the Mid-Nineteenth-Century American City." Journal of Urban History 25 3 (March 1999): 321- 347.

• The history of private water supply systems is described, including one Troy family's system.

Oppel, Frank. New York: Tales of the Empire State. Secaucus: Castle, 1988.

• Vignettes and articles from the 19th century on local historical subjects.

Osmun, George W. A Century of Achievement: State Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Troy, New York. Troy: Troy Times Art Press, 1913.

• History of this Troy Methodist congregation.

Papp, John P. Schenectady's Changing Scene. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications.

• An overview of Schenectady history and institutions.

Papp, John P. The American Stockade Area in Schenectady, New York. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications, 1971.

• Photographs and illustrations of Schenectady's historic Stockade area.

Papp, John P. Erie Canal Days: A Pictorial Essay, Albany to Buffalo. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications, 1975.

• Photographs and illustrations of sites along the Erie Canal.

Papp, John P. The Erie Canal: Clinton's $7,000,000 Ditch, Albany to Buffalo. Schenectady: Papp Historical Publications, 1977.

• Describes the history of the construction of the Erie Canal.

Parker, Amasor, J. Landmarks of Albany County, New York. Syracuse: D. Mason and Company, 1897.

• An overview of history as well as biographical sketches of prominent citizens of Albany County.

Parker, Joseph A. Looking Back: A History of Troy and Rensselaer County, 1925-1980. Troy: Alchar Printing Company.

• An overview of local twentieth-century history, compiled primarily from the Troy Record newspaper.

Patton, Julia. Russell Sage College: The First 25 Years, 1916-1941. Troy: Russell Sage College, 1941.

• Early history of Troy women's college Russell Sage College.

Pearl, Nancy. "The Irish Princess [review of novel by Mickey Clement]." Library Journal 119 (1 March 1994): 116.

• Review's Clement's novel about an Irish teenage girl growing up in Troy.

Pearson, Jonathan. Early Records of the City and County of Albany and the Colony of Rensselaerwyck. Albany: State University of New York, 1916.

• Summary and catalog of colonial and other early historical records of the Albany-Troy region.

Phelan, Thomas. The HudsonMohawk Gateway: An Illustrated History. Northridge: Windsor Publications, 1985.

• A history of the HudsonMohawk region, its communities and its industrial heritage.

Phelan, Thomas and D. Michael Ross. "Amos Eaton and the Magnificent Experiment." Rensselaer (December 1998).

• A brief biographical sketch of Amos Eaton, including his geological accomplishments and his tenure at the Rensselaer Institute, is presented.

Phelan, Thomas, D. Michael Ross and Carl A. Westerdahl. Rensselaer, Where Imagination Achieves the Impossible: An Illustrated History of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Troy: Mount Ida Press, 1995.

• A history of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy since its founding in 1824.

Phelan, Thomas, D. Michael Ross and Carl A. Westerdahl. "History Unveiled." Rensselaer (September 1995): 12- 17.

• Describes some of the early history of Troy's Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Pines, Paul. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." American Book Review 11 (March/April 1989): 6.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Poll, E. Images of America: Saugerties. Dover: Chalford Publishing Corporation, 1997.

• Briefly describes the history of Saugerties, with many photographs.

Porter, Carlton C. First Presbyterian Church of Troy, New York: A Historical Resume of 175 Progressive Years. Troy: Walter Snyder, 1966.

• A history of this historic Presbyterian congregation.

Prescott, Peter S. "Ironweed [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Newsweek 101 (31 January 1983): 72.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Prescott, Peter S. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Newsweek 111 (9 May 1988): 76.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Pritchard, William H. "Ironweed [review of novel by William Kennedy]." New Republic 188 (14 February 1983): 37.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Ptak, Diane S. Cast in Stone: Selected Albany, Rensselaer and Saratoga County, New York Burials. Rhinebeck: Kinship, 1990.

• Details funeral and burial ceremonies in the local region.

Quinn, Peter A. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Commonweal 115 (20 May 1988): 308.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Rabrenovic, Gordana. Neighborhood Associations as Political Actors: Unequal Representation at the Local Level [Ph.D. dissertation]. State University of New York at Albany, 1990.

• Compares the relative success and failure of neighborhood action committees in different neighborhoods of Troy, Albany and Schenectady.

Reeves, Thomas C. "The Diaries of Malvina Arthur." Vermont History 38 (Summer 1970).

• Provides information about the mother of U.S. President Chester Alan Arthur who lived in Lansingburgh.

Reid, Janine. "Shaker Heritage Guidebook [review of book by Stuart Murray]." Library Journal 119 (1 February 1994): 101.

• Reviews Murray's book about the history and life of the Shakers.

Rensselaer County Council for the Arts. Made in Troy: Folk Arts from the Collar City. Troy: Rensselaer County Council for the Arts, 1989.

• An exhibition catalog for a folk arts display in Troy.

Rensselaer County Historical Society. Rensselaer County, 1791-1966. Troy: Rensselaer County Historical Society, 1966.

• An overview of the history of Rensselaer County and Troy during its first two centuries.

Rensselaer County Historical Society. Non-Academic Paintings of Rensselaer County: A Bicentennial Exhibition. Troy: Rensselaer County Historical Society, 1975.

• The exhibition catalog for a display of paintings at the Rensselaer County Historical Society's museum.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Center for Urban and Environmental Studies. Troy Quality of Life, 1976: Problems, Plans, Projections. Troy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1976.

• Describes opportunities for economic growth and development, and urban planning in the City of Troy.

Reynolds, Cuyler. Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family History. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1911.

• Describes the history and lineage of several families in the Hudson-Mohawk region.

Rezneck, Samuel. A Century of Temple Berith Sholom, Troy, New York: 1866-1966. Troy: Temple Berith Sholom, 1966.

• A history of this Troy congregation.

Rezneck, Samuel. "Joseph Henry Learns Geology on the Erie Canal." New York History 50 1 (1969): 29.

• A historical description of early geological exploration in the region.

Rezneck, Samuel. Profiles Out of the Past of Troy, New York, Since 1789. Troy: Chamber of Commerce, 1970.

• Describes prominent historical figures and events throughout the City of Troy's history.

Rice, Norman S. Albany Silver: 1652-1825. Albany: Albany Institute of History and Art, 1964.

• Describes Dutch silverware and servingware used in the region.

Richter, Daniel K. "Rediscovered Links in the Covenant Chain: Previously Unpublished Transcripts of New York Indian Treaty Minutes, 1677-1691." Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society 92 Part 1 (April 1982).

• Describes relations between native Americans and European settlers in northern Rensselaer and southern Saratoga Counties.

Richter, Daniel K. "Possessing Albany, 1630-1710 [review of book by Donna Merwick]." Reviews in American History 19 (June 1991): 171.

• Discusses the history of Dutch colonization of the Albany area in the seventeenth century.

Ricketts, Palmer Chamberlain. History of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1824-1894. New York: J. Wiley, 1900.

• A history of the early years of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute written by a former Rensselaer president.

Rider, Richard G. "Cornelius Van Buren of Rensselaer County, New York." American Genealogist 50 1 (1974): 40.

• Describes the family history of Van Buren.

Ristow, Walter W. "From Maps to Riches: The Mapping Career of Jay Gould." Map Collector 7 (1979): 2- 10.

• Describes the early mapmaking career of financier Jason Gould, who created maps of Albany County and Cohoes in the 1850s.

Rittner, Don. Images of America: Troy. Arcadia Publishers, 1998.

• Images of historic sites and prominent locations in Troy during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Rittner, Don. Images of America: Lansingburgh. Arcadia Publishers, 1999.

• Images of historic sites and prominent locations in Lansingburgh during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Robinson, James E. The Development and Implementation of a Plan for the Revitalization of the Ministry of First Baptist Church, Troy, New York [D.Min. dissertation]. Drew University, 1995.

• Describes the history of First Baptist Church of Troy and its role in the presentday community.

Rogers, Michael. "Very Old Bones [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Library Journal 117 (1 Match 1992): 117.

• Reviews Kennedy's book about life in Albany.

Rolando, Victor. Books and Publications on Rensselaer County History Available in Local Libraries. Nassau: Victor Rolando, 1976.

• A list of publications relevant to local history of Rensselaer County.

Ross, James H. The Life of Robert Ross: A Martyr of Today. Boston: James H. Earle, 1894.

• A biographical portrait of Robert Ross, who was murdered in Troy during the late 1800s.

Ruller, Thomas J. A Guide to the Archival Records of the Troy Public Library. Troy: Troy Public Library.

• Details the records of the Troy Public Library, Young Men's Christian Association and the Free Reading Room Association.

Sarnoff, Paul. Russell Sage: The Money King. New York: Obolensky, 1965.

• A biography of financier and railroad magnate Russell Sage.

Scanlon, John. People. Troy: Alchar Printing, 1989.

• Stories and history of notable people in Troy and the surrounding region.

Scherer, John L. Images of America: Clifton Park. Dover: Arcadia Publishing, 1996.

• A brief history of the Town of Clifton Park in Saratoga County.

Schmitt, Claire K. Natural Areas of Rensselaer County, New York. Troy: RensselaerTaconic Land Conservancy, 1994.

• Maps and descriptions of natural and historic sites throughout Rensselaer County.

Schor, Joel. Henry Highland Garnet: A Voice of Black Radicalism in the Nineteenth Century. Westport: Greenwood Press, 1977.

• Discusses the career of Troy minister and abolitionist leader Henry Highland Garnet.

Schuessler, Raymond. "Clement Moore and the 'Night Before Christmas.'" Early American Homes 28 (September): 5.

• The history of the poem "The Night Before Christmas," first published in Troy, is discussed.

Schwarz, Frederic D. "Girls Get a School." American Heritage 47 5 (September 1996): 100.

• The founding of the Troy Female Seminary by Emma Willard is described.

Seaman, Donna. "The Flaming Corsage [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Booklist 92 (1 March 1996): 1076.

• Review's Kennedy's novel about life in turn of the century Albany.

Seaton, C. W. Census of the State of New York for 1875. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Company, 1877.

• A statistical and descriptive summary of the people, businesses and other institutions of New York State during the 1870s.

Selzer, Richard. Down From Troy: A Doctor Comes of Age. Morrow, 1992.

• Selzer's autobiography, including childhood memories of growing up in Troy.

Sheppard, R. Z. "The Flaming Corsage [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Time 147 (13 May 1996): 92.

• Review's Kennedy's novel about life in Albany at the turn of the century.

Sheridan, Doris R. New Mount Ida Cemetery, Pinewoods Avenue, Troy, New York. Troy: D. R. Sheridan, 1993.

• A history and genealogy of persons buried in the New Mount Ida Cemetary in Troy.

Sheridan, Doris R. Eight Young Ladies of the Rensselaer Institute. Troy: D. R. Sheridan, 1994.

• A biography of early female Rensselaer students, including Sarah Aiken, Sarah Cady Eaton, Eliza Eddy, Laura A. Johnson, Abigail H. Lindsley, Laura A. Palmer, Fanny E. Tuttle and Juliet Wallace.

Sherry, Frank H. Troy Savings Bank's 150 Years: 1823- 1973. Troy: Troy Savings Bank, 1973.

• Provides a history of this local financial institution.

Simons, Ezra D. A Regimental History: The 125th New York State Volunteers. New York: E. D. Simons, 1888.

• The history of a local New York State militia group is described.

Simpson, Jeffrey. The Hudson River, 18501918: A Photographic Portrait. Tarrytown: Sleepy Hollow Press, 1981.

• A history of the Hudson River and surrounding region, with many early photographs.

Skinner, Alanson. "Notes on Mahikan Ethnology." Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 2 3 (1925): 87- 116.

• Describes a native American archaeological site in southern Rensselaer County.

Skow, John. "Very Old Bones [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Time 139 (27 April 1992): 68.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Smalley, Elam. A Sermon Preached Before the Bible Society of Rensselaer County, on its Fortieth Anniversary, in the Second Presbyterian Church, Troy, January 17, 1855. Troy: A. W. Scribner and Company, 1855.

• Prints the speech given to the county's Bible Society in 1855.

Snively, Thaddeus A. A Half-Century of Parish Life. Troy: Troy Times Publishing House, 1881.

• Information about religious life and custom in Troy during the 19th century.

Snow, Richard F. and Don Troiani. "Battles of the Revolution: Saratoga." American Heritage 27 1 (December 1975): 29-32.

• A description of the Battle of Saratoga and its participants.

Soeffing, D. Albert. "A Nineteenth-Century American Silver Flatware Service." Magazine Antiques 156 3 (September 1999): 322-329.

• A set of silverware sold by an Albany delaer and crafted by a silversmith born in Troy is described.

Spafford, Horatio G. A Gazetteer of the State of New York. Albany: B. D. Packard, 1824.

• A geographical portrait of New York State during the early 19th century.

Spears, George J. Russell Sage College: The Second Quarter Century, 1941-1966. Troy: Birkmayer, 1966.

• The history of Troy's Russell Sage College during the mid-20th century is described.

Sprague, Thomas H. Historical Sketches of the First Baptist Church: Troy, New York. Troy: Troy Times Art Press, 1920.

• Information about the history of this congregation in Troy is presented.

Sprigg, June. "Out of This World." American Heritage 31 3 (April/May 1980): 65.

• The tourist appeal of local Shaker settlements during the 19th century is described.

Spring, Jean K. Washington Park, Troy, New York: Its Evolution and History. Troy: Jean K. Spring, 1980.

• The history of Washington Park, one of the only private residential parks in the United States, is described.

Stapleton, Maureen and Jane Scovell. A Hell of a Life. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1995.

• Stapleton's autobiography, which describes her childhood growing up in Troy.

Starbuck, David R. "America's Forgotten War." Archaeology 50 (JanuaryFebruary 1997): 60-63.

• Describes excavations on Rogers Island, north of Albany, which contains the site of a large encampment from the French and Indian War.

Stein, Roger B. "William Morris Hunt, 1824-1879 [review of book by Sally Webster]." Journal of American History 79 (March 1993): 1616.

• Review's Webster's book about painter Hunt, who painted murals for the New York State Capitol in Albany.

Stevens, Fitz H. History of the Troy Young Men's Association. Troy: Troy Daily Times Steam Printing House, 1869.

• The history of this Troy organization is discussed.

St. John, Edward B. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Library Journal (1 April 1988): 97.

• Reviews Kennedy's book about life in Albany.

Stobie, Archie Lee W. "Profiles Out of the Past of Troy, New York [review of book by Rezneck]." New York History 53 4 (1972): 504.

• Reviews Rezneck's book about prominent people in the history of Troy.

Stoll, Peter F. German-Americans, "Ethnicity" and "Ego Identity" [Ph.D. dissertation]. Albany: State University of New York.

• Describes the history of German- Americans in Troy, as well as their social values and the perceptions of ethnic Germans in American society.

Strecker, Werner. Zur Erinnerung an Die Centennial Feier. 1889.

• History and genealogy of German people in Troy and New York State; in German.

Stuewe, Paul. "Quinn's Book [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Quill and Quire 54 (May 1988): 29.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Summers, Mark W. "A Band of Brigands: Albany Lawmakers and Republican National Politics, 1860." Civil War History 30 (June 1984): 101-119.

• Describes New York State politicians and corruption in the Albany political system in the nineteenth century.

Sylvester, Nathaniel B. Historical Sketches of Northern New York and the Adirondack Wilderness. Troy: William H. Young, 1877.

• The history of the Adirondack region northwest of the Troy-Albany area is described.

Sylvester, Nathaniel B. History of Rensselaer County, New York. Philadelphia: Everts and Peck, 1880.

• An overview of the history of Rensselaer County.

ThomasHolder, Susan A. Henry Highland Garnet: His Life, Times and an Afrocentric Analysis of His Writings [Ph.D. dissertation]. Temple University, 1994.

• Describes the career of this AfricanAmerican abolitionist leader including speeches in Troy and before the U.S. House of Representatives.

Thull, Beulah B. Dictionary of Place Names of Rensselaer County, 1609-1971. Troy: Rensselaer County, 1973.

• Provides a description of geographical place names in and around Troy.

Thull, Beulah B. The First Baptist Church of Troy: Some Historical Notes. Troy: 1970.

• Describes the history of this religious institution in Troy.

Thull, Beulah B. Troy Blocks That Were. Troy: The Times Record, 1973.

• Describes the history of Troy.

Toole, Robert M. A Look at Metroland. Saratoga Springs: R.M. Toole Landscape Architects, 1976.

• A brief description of historic and other significant sites in the New York Capital District.

Townsend, Lucy F. and Barbara Wiley. "Ever the Teacher, Even When Honeymooning: Emma Willard's Lost Geography Lesson." New England Quarterly 64 2 (June 1991): 297.

• Correspondence about geography from Emma Willard to her students while on honeymoon is discussed.

Tripp, W. "Looking Back: A History of Troy and Rensselaer County, 1925-1980 [review of book by J. A. Parker]." New York History 65 1 (1984).

• Reviews Parker's book, based on the Troy newspaper The Record, about Troy history.

Troy, New York Department of Public Utilities. 170 Years of Service: History of Troy Water Works. Troy: Troy Department of Public Utilities, 1970.

• Describes the history of the city's water system during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Troy Savings Bank. One Hundred Years of Bank Service: An Account of the Origin and Development of the Troy Savings Bank. Troy: Troy Savings Bank, 1923.

• History of the growth and development of this Troy financial institution.

Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association. Troy's Bravest: 200 Years of Fire Protection. Troy: Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association, 1989.

• Summarizes the history of firefighting and firefighters in the City of Troy.

Turner, Kathy B. Rensselaer County From the Inside Out. Troy: Troy Public Library, 1987.

• A description of places and people who figured prominently in the history of Rensselaer County.

United States Congress. Expressing the Sense of the Congress With Respect to the Recognition of the Grave of Samuel Wilson, Progenitor of the Symbol "Uncle Sam," in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY, As a National Shrine. Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office.

• Describes the background of the U.S. Congress's proclamation making the gravesite of Troy meat packer Sam Wilson ("Uncle Sam") a national shrine.

Van Buskirk, Paul. The Resurrection of an American City. Cambridge: Schenkman, General Learning Press, 1972.

• Urban planning efforts in the city of Cohoes in the twentieth century are described.

Vasilakis, Nancy. "Missing Sisters [review of novel by Gregory Maguire]." Horn Book 70 (July-August 1994): 454.

• Reviews Maguire's novel about a young deaf girl growing up in a Troy orphanage.

Vaughn, Courtney. "Cultivating the Rosebuds [review of book by Devon A. Mihesuah]." American Historical Review 99 (June 1994): 974.

• Describes education of women in the 1800s, in particular at Emma Willard's Troy Female Seminary.

Walker, Charles H. The Old First Church, Lansingburgh. Troy: Troy Times Art Press, 1908.

• Information about the history of this local congregation.

Watervliet Historical Club. Watervliet, New York: Highlights and Famous Personalities of America's "Mooring Rock," A Centennial Salute. Watervliet: Watervliet Historical Club, 1996.

• Describes the history and prominent citizens of Watervliet.

Webster, Sally. William Morris Hunt, 1824-1879. Cambridge University Press, 1992.

• A biography of Hunt, who painted murals for New York State's Capitol in Albany.

Weise, Arthur J. Centennial Manual of the City of Troy. Troy: William H. Young, 1876.

• Describes Troy's history during the first 100 years of the United States.

Weise, Arthur J. The City of Troy and Its Vicinity. Troy: Edward Green, 1886.

• A historical description of Troy and the surrounding region.

Weise, Arthur J. The Firemen and Fire Departments of Troy, New York. Albany: Weed-Parsons Printing Company, 1895.

• The history of firefighting in Troy during the 19th century is described.

Weise, Arthur J. History of Lansingburgh, New York: From the Year 1670 to 1877. Troy: William H. Young, 1877.

• The history of Lansingburgh during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries is described.

Weise, Arthur J. History of the Seventeen Towns of Rensselaer County. Troy: J. M. Francis and Tucker, 1880.

• Rensselaer County's history is discussed.

Weise, Arthur J. Troy's One Hundred Years, 1789-1889 [reprint]. Salem: Higginson Book Company, 1993.

• A history of the City of Troy during its first century.

Wells, Jere A. "Making Connections: The Relational Worlds of Adolescent Girls at Emma Willard School [review of book by Carol Gilligan, Nona P. Lyons and Trudy J. Hanmer]." Teachers College Record 93 1 (Fall 1991): 197.

• A review of Gilligan et al.'s book about education at Emma Willard School in Troy.

Westerdahl, Carl A. "Catalyst for Progress: Stephen Van Rensselaer III." Rensselaer (September 1998).

• The role of Stephen Van Rensselaer, last patroon of the Hudson- Mohawk region, in supporting technological innovation through the Rensselaer Institute, is discussed.

Wheeler, Robert G. "The Albany of Magdelena Douw." Winterthur Portfolio 4. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1968.

• The history and life of a woman from a prominent Dutch family in Albany is discussed.

White, Frank G. "Cookstoves: A Cure for Smoking Houses and Scolding Wives." Early American Life 26 2 (April 1995): 40.

• The design and manufacture of iron stoves, including stoves maufactured in Troy, are described.

Wiehe, Janet. "Ironweed [review of novel by William Kennedy]." Library Journal 107 (1 December 1982): 2269.

• Reviews Kennedy's novel about life in Albany.

Wilcoxen, Charlotte. Dutch Trade and Ceramics in America in the 17th Century. Albany: Albany Institute of History and Art, 1987.

• Describes the introduction of Dutch pottery into the region during the 1600s.

Wilcoxen, Charlotte. Seventeenth Century Albany: A Dutch Profile. Albany: Albany Institute of History and Art, 1979.

• Profiles the culture, art and architecture of Albany during the 1600s.

Wilcoxen, Charlotte. "A Third Lansing Silversmith of Albany, New York." Magazine Antiques 122 (1982): 796- 799.

• Describes the craft of making silverware and servingware by Albany silversmiths.

Williams, Rhys H. "The Rude Hand of Innovation [review of book by David G. Hackett]." American Journal of Sociology 97 (May 1992): 1782.

• Reviews Hackett's book, which describes Albany society and religion in the early 1800s.

Williams-Myers, A. J. "The African Presence in the Mid- Hudson Valley Before 1800: A Preliminary Historigraphical Sketch." Afro-Americans in New York Life and History (January 1983): 33.

• Describes that the Black population of several Hudson River counties ranged between 5% and 10% of the total population around 1790.

Williams-Myers, A. J. "The African Presence in the Hudson River Valley: The Defining of Relationships Between the Masters and the Slaves." Afro-Americans in New York Life and History 12 1 (January 1988): 81-98.

• Describes the interpersonal relationships between slaves and "masters" in early Hudson Valley history.

Williams-Myers, A. J. "Hands that Picked No Cotton: An Exploratory Examination of African Slave Labor in the Colonial Economy of the Hudson River Valley to 1800." Afro- Americans in New York Life and History (July 1987).

• Describes the early slave trade in New York.

Williams-Myers, A. J. "Pinkster Carnival: Africanisms in the Hudson River Valley." Afro-Americans in New York Life and History (January 1985): 7-18.

• Discusses the incorporation of African elements into the Dutch springtime celebration of Pinkster.

Woodworth, John. Reminiscences of Troy: From its Settlement in 1790 to 1807. Albany: Munsell, 1860.

• Describes the early history of Troy.

Wulf, Steve. "Two Cities with a Claim on Baseball." Sports Illustrated 73 (2 July 1990): 6.

• Describes the history of Troy's major league baseball team in the late 1800s.