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New York historical societies in New York City

This is the final part in our series on New York historical societies across the state that provide help to genealogists.

Bronx County:

Bronx Historical Society – https://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/

Family papers, school records, newspapers, maps, city directories, church records

Visits are by appointment only.  A request form must be filled out: https://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/research

Kings County:

Center for Brooklyn History – https://www.bklynlibrary.org/center-for-brooklyn-history

Atlases, cemetery records, city directories, newspapers, book, photos

Contact: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/cbh/research-request

New York County:

New York Historical  – https://www.nyhistory.org/library/visit

Books, newspapers, maps, military information, prints, photographs, and architectural collections

Contact: reference@nyhistory.org or https://nyhs.aeon.atlas-sys.com/aeon/

Queens County:

Greater Astoria Historical Society – https://astorialic.org/

Newspapers, maps, books, atlases, document, postcards

Contact: https://astorialic.org/contact_us/

Queens Historical Society – Flushing – https://queenshistoricalsociety.org/

Maps, atlasses, manuscripts, photographs, family papers, rare books, genealogies, and ephemera

Contact:  (718) 939-0647 ext. 15

Greater Ridgewood Historical Society – https://onderdonkhouse.org/

Bbirths, baptisms, marriages, deaths, cemetery information

Index to the Biographical Index File at the historical society – https://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/Onderdonk-House.php

Contact: https://onderdonkhouse.org/research-room

Richmond County:

Staten Island Historical Society – https://www.historicrichmondtown.org/research

Family histories, business histories, real estate records, maps, photos

Contact: https://www.historicrichmondtown.org/research-request

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