There are probably a few dozen historical societies and archival repositories in NYC. Check the Directory of Historical Societies published by the Association for State and Local History. James Corsaro Associate Librarian Manuscripts and Special Collections New York State Library Albany, NY 12230 It is well said that each new child who comes into the world proves that God has not given up hope. (G. Easterbrook) >>> "Lorraine E. Weiss" <[log in to unmask]> 12/21 12:42 PM >>> >Read-Receipt-To: "Debbie & Jim" <[log in to unmask]> >From: "Debbie & Jim" <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Thu, 17 Dec 98 13:30:10 PST >Status: > >Could you Tell me if there are any historical societies in New York City? >I haven't had any luck trying to research some former miltary suppliers of >the last and early part of this century. All my attempts through the >internet have been futile. Could you make any recommendations? Thank you >for your time and attention to this request. > Lorraine E. Weiss, Education Director Rensselaer County Historical Society, Troy, NY, ([log in to unmask]) Visit us at http://www.crisny.org/not-for-profit/rchs