Dutchess County Historical Society Yearbook 1982 Vol. 067


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The 1982 issue of the annual Dutchess County Historical Society Yearbook, Dutchess County, New York. Since 1914.




Dutchess County Historical Society Yearbook 1985 Vol. 070


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The 1985 issue of the annual Dutchess County Historical Society Yearbook, Dutchess County, New York. Since 1914.




Dutchess County Historical Society 2019 Yearbook


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Volume 98 in the long running series of Yearbooks from the Dutchess County (NY) Historical Society.




Dutchess County Historical Society Yearbook 1984 Vol. 069


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The 1984 issue of the annual Dutchess County Historical Society Yearbook, Dutchess County, New York. Since 1914.




In Their Own Words


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This is a collection of Oral histories and first person narratives, observations and perceptions. Topics covered include stories about: Marching with Sherman : Dutchess County's 150th Regiment, Miss Hannah W. Lyman Vassar College's first lady principal, The Legacy of Maple Grove, Ice Yachting (1899-1935), James A Hughes recollections of Early Vassar Hospital, Bridge of Dreams (about the Poughkeepsie Rail Bridge) and The Art of Pastry and the founding of Frank Cordaro's La Deliziosa Pastry Shoppe. Its fun to read about beginnings.




Who's Who Among African Americans


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Provides biographical and career details on notable African American individuals, including leaders from sports, the arts, business, religion and other fields.




FDR's Image


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Our Outdoor Heritage


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In this volume (#90) the 2011 edition of the Dutchess Couunty Historical Society Yearbook, their are two focuses. One is on places such as Innisfree Garden, Blithewood, Peach Hill Park, plus Golfing, Fox Hunting and Pheasantry in Dutchess County and the other focus is about forgotten famous Dutchess County residents such as Isaac Mitchell,Charles Warner, William Woodworth and Henry Beekman. These 12 stories tell in vivid detail the outdoor heritage of Dutchess County




Westchester


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This history of Westchester County, New York, from the time of European settlement to the present, examines four centuries of development in an iconic region that became the archetypal American suburb. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, the author uncovers a complex and often surprising narrative of slavery, anti-Semitism, immigration, Jim Crow, silent film stars, suffragettes, gangland violence, political riots, eccentric millionaires, industry and aviation, man-made disasters and assassinations.