Passenger List Databases at the National Archives
Millions of searchable names, specifically Russians, Irish, Germans, and Italians.
Public
New York State Archives Naturalization Pathfinder
An easy-to-understand guide to finding naturalization records in NY State
Immigrant Arrivals: A Guide To Published Sources, by the Library of Congress
This is a list of books to look for in your local library.
Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Lewiston, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954
These records are on 165 rolls of microfilm at the National Archives and in the collection of the Western NY Genealogical Society, which is housed in the Grosvenor Room of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Buffalo Church Stained Glass Manufacturers
A number of firms in Buffalo made stained glass windows for churches. Here is a list.
US Ports of Arrival & Available Immigration Records
A state-by-state guide to border crossing and other kinds of immigrations records..
Erie County Cemeteries
Some records compiled by Gertrude Barber, 1930
Erie County New York Cemeteries
Planning to visit a cemetery? This page lists 99 cemeteries in Erie County with addresses, directions, and maps.
Records of South Newstead Cemetery, Newstead, NY
Compiled by Gertrude Barber, 1930
Records of Smith / Carpenter Cemetery, Sardinia, NY
Compiled by Gertrude Barber, 1930
Records of Sardinia Cemetery, Erie, Co., NY
Compiled by Gertrude Barber, 1930
Members of North Presbyterian Church in 1865
As published in "Manual of the North Presbyterian Church"
Records of German Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Off Hertel Ave. near LaForce Pl. on Military Rd.
Members of Lafayette Presbyterian Church in 1876
As published in "Manual, Catalog & History of the Lafayette St. Presbyterian Church of Buffalo, N. Y."
Records of Erie County Lodge Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY
Jewish burials from 1915 to 1982
Records of Sardinia Cemetery, Erie Co., NY
Miscellaneous burials
St. Peters German Evangelical Church, Buffalo, NY
Records of Saint Boniface R.C. Church, Buffalo, NY
Baptisms, marriages, and deaths from 1849-1899
Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records at the NY State Dept. of Health
The record you seek might be on file in Albany
Lipstick Librarian!
She's bold! She's sassy! She's helpful!
WNY Women's Hall of Fame
Pictures and short biographies of notable women from the Buffalo area
Taking Care: Advice from the Smithsonian
Expert advice on caring for all kinds of three-dimensional artifacts: furniture, clocks, armaments, paintings, toys, dolls, etc.
Archtecture & Planning Library at the University at Buffalo
The Architecture & Planning Library is part of the Arts & Sciences Libraries at the University at Buffalo. The Architecture & Planning Library (APL) is located on the first floor of Hayes Hall in the School of Architecture and Planning on the South Campus of the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Union List of Sanborn & Other Fire Insurance Maps, New York State
Who has Sanborn maps for your city or town? Here's the master list of New York State Sanborn maps and the libraries and institutions who own them.
Listing a Property in the National Register of Historic Places
Frequently asked questions about the National Register nomination process
Larkin Company
This digital project from the Dr. Monroe Fordham Center at Buffalo State College offers a brief history of the company and pictures of artifacts and collectibles manufactured by Larkin.
Notable Women of the Buffalo, NY Area: A Bibliography
Includes Buffalo women's history in general. The items listed here are in the collection of the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
Donations of Historical Materials: The Relationship Between Donor & Repository
Explains the process by which museums accept donated items and collections from individuals.
Word on Women
A Directory of Historical Records Collections Documenting the History of Women in New York State. Each entry contains a brief description from archives, libraries, historical societies, schools and other repositories. This database is constantly being updated with new content.
TBHM at Wikipedia
Basic facts about us