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CDGS Members - In addition to our most recent presentation video September meeting) we have posted two Bonus 30 minute Videos. One is about the Orphan trains that brought children from New York to the Midwest. The other is titled "Madhouse" and is about  Asylums in New York.  All the video presentations are located in the "Members Only" section of our website.

The New York State Archives (NYSA) at the Cultural Education Center in Albany holds a diverse collection of state governmental records. Come learn about both familiar and obscure resources that will help you advance your New York research. A demonstration for using the Finding Aids on the NYSA website will be featured to assist researchers in locating records at NYSA that could be pertinent to your family history.

November 15, 2025

1 pM ET

Uncharted Waters: Diving into the Holdings of the New York State Archives

Jane Wilcox

It's time to renew your membership for 2026. In 2026 membership fee will be $33 (online or electronic transactions) or $30 (cash or check). You can also join CDGS or renew your membership for 2026 in your account. You can print out a form to send in with your check also - go to "Membership" on our menu for this option.  We still have two meetings and one quarterly newsletter in 2025. If you join CDGS at $33 (online) or $30 (check/cash) for 2025 you will also be given membership in full for 2026! 

This meeting will be held at the Auditorium (on the first floor) of the New York State Cultural Education Center on Madison Avenue, Albany, NY.   Jane Wilcox will be speaking live in the room and the presentation will also be sent out via Zoom. Individuals can attend either in person or by Zoom.