The collection consists of correspondence and a few poems created mostly by the brothers William and David Tyler after their enlistment in the 106th New York Volunteer Regiment in 1862. The other authors are other members from the regiment or other members of the Tyler family. There are 102 letters, poems, and other papers in this collection.
A collection of interviews and letters created under the auspices of the Make Visible: North Country initiative in 2024 and 2025. The project involves the history and experiences of the LGBTQ+ communities at St. Lawrence University and in St. Lawrence County.
One of the most celebrated British artists of the twentieth century, the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography describes Gill as "the greatest artist-craftsman of the twentieth century: a letter-cutter and type designer of genius." Gill’s work on type design and illustrations for books began in earnest in 1925 when Gill met Robert Gibbings who was owner of Golden Cockerel Press. Working in collaboration with Gibbings Gill designed type for and illustrated what were to become Golden Cockerel’s most famous books and some of the most famous examples of Fine Press printing.
The Steinman Vietnam Veteran Poetry Collection consists of correspondence, poetry manuscripts, and ephemera related to the 1987 St. Lawrence University David B. Steinman Festival of the Arts entitled “Art and the Vietnam Experience.” The collection consists mostly of unpublished poem manuscripts written by people who served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War.
Of the 3,000 postcards, most of the collection consists of St. Lawrence County locales. Included in these locales are:
Canton
St. Lawrence County Continental
Gouverneur
North Lawrence
Star Lake/Wanakena
Massena
Ogdensburg
Colton/Cranberry Lake
Crary Mills/Edwardsville
Parishville/Rensselaer Falls
St. Lawrence Railroads/Hartshorne
The Helen “Tommie” Whalen World War II Scrapbook Collection documents Helen Whalen’s work as St Lawrence University’s “Communications Officer” during the Second World War. A long-time registrar at St. Lawrence, Whalen created “Tommie’s Newsletter,” a publication chronicling the whereabouts, anecdotes, and accomplishments of enlisted members of the greater St. Lawrence University community.
This collection consists of letters written to Rachel, the bulk of which are from her son Charles O. Pierce, and her sisters, Roxana (R.L.) Hunt and Sally. There are letters from friends regarding the passing of her husband. Other items include letters to Charles, small cards, and Rachel’s obituary.
The document is an appraisal of properties using hydropower on the Grasse River, dated July 19th, 1871. Each entry in the appraisal gives the name of the owner of the property, the nature of the business, the specifics of the hydropower mechanisms, size of and boundaries of the property, and an assessment of the property’s worth. Properties are sequenced moving south to north along the Grasse River: Clifton, Montery, Town of Clare, Russell Village, Town of Russell, Town of Canton, Canton Village, Morely, Bucks Bridge, Madrid Village, Town of Madrid, Town of Louisville, Cha
This collection primarily reflects Dr. Fox’s ministerial work and professional life. The papers include articles by Dr. Fox, correspondence, sermons, and other church writings. Much of the emphasis is on Dr. Fox’s thinking about Universalism and his approach to preaching. There is also an emphasis on his time as a Senior Minister at the Universalist National Memorial Church in Washington D.C. Also included are correspondence, notebooks, student assignments and ephemeral items related to Dr. Fox’s undergraduate career at St.