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Local History Room



​Serving as a public library since 1873, The Nyack Library plays an important role in archiving and supporting local history. The Nyack Library’s Isabelle K. Savell Local History Department is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and promoting the study of local history in Nyack, Rockland County, and the Hudson Valley region. Our collection consists of newspaper clippings (270 linear feet), pamphlets (175 linear feet), photographs and postcards (over 5000 images), approximately 1600 books, maps (over 70), oral history recordings (approximately 70 audio tapes),  and ephemera. We are dedicated to making many of these materials accessible to the public by digitizing parts of the collection, as well as creating finding aids and comprehensive indices to increase the use and research value of the collection.  ​

All of our digital collections are now available on New York Heritage.

Local History Room Open Hours
Due to COVID-19, the Local History Room is currently not open. Please call ext. 256 or email history@nyacklibrary.org for local history requests or information.

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  • How Do I...?
    • Access My Account
    • Get a Library Card
    • Search the Catalog
    • Donate to the Library
    • Borrow a Museum Pass
    • Rent a Room
    • Hold or Renew an Item
    • Volunteer
    • Get a Document Notarized
  • Tax Information
  • Nyack Seed Exchange
  • Youth Services
    • Youth Digital Resources
    • Children
    • Teens
  • Adult Services
    • Adult Winter Bundle
    • Share Covid19 Story
    • Curated Book Lists
    • Papercut: The Nyack Library Podcast
    • Librarian's Guide to Staying Home... and Sane!
    • Staff Picks
    • See what's New
    • ELL Resources
    • Homebound Delivery Service
    • Research Business and Employment Opportunities
    • Book Discussion Groups
    • Request a New Purchase
  • Digital Resources
    • Catalog Mobile App
    • Ebooks and Streaming Media
    • Kindles
    • Hotspots
    • Research and Databases
    • Lifelong Learning
    • NextReads
    • Niche Academy
  • Community Events
  • Events
    • A Little Light Music Annual Appeal Donors’ Concert
    • Calendar of Events
    • Program Recordings
    • Highlighted Programs
    • Quarterly Newsletter
    • Carnegie Concerts
    • Black American Culture & Art Series: The Legacy of Toni Morrison >
      • Black American Culture & Art Series: The Legacy of Toni Morrison Programs
      • BACAS Oral Histories
    • American Creed
    • Rent a Room
    • Present a Program
    • Exhibits
    • Weekly Event Email
  • Local History
    • Local History Room
    • Images
    • Genealogy
    • Obituaries
    • Newspapers
    • Oral Histories
  • About
    • About the Library
    • Policies & Budget
    • Hours
    • Support the Library
    • Board of Trustees
    • Technology Access
    • Jobs
    • Contact Us
  • Vaccine Information
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  • Combating Racism