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HIS 216: Local News, History and Resources

Information pertaining to Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Valley, and the state of New York

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  • The website links included on this page have been reviewed and selected by a librarian.
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News Websites

Local History Research Tools

New York State Historic Archives

Link to HRVH (Hudson River Valley Heritage) ;

Link to Sound & Story Project Audio Archives

Link to the New York State Archives  

Link to the NYPL (New York Public Library) Digital Collections    

New York State Education.gov  

Link to New York Heritage Digital Collections  

Link to the NYC Department of Records  

 

Historical Societies

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