Saratoga County History Roundtable Lending Library
The following books are available to borrow from the SCHR. Our policy is to lend books for one month, returnable at the next meeting of the group. It is hoped that some of the topics covered by these books will inspire you to research further into the subjects covered, and possibly share their findings with the group at future meetings, or in blogs on the SCHR web site. The books below are available on the BAHR bookshelf in the Heritage Hunters resource room at Brookside Museum. If you would like to borrow one, simply sign in with your name and date. If you have books that you are willing to add to this list, please bring to the next BAHR meeting or contact Jim Richmond. In chronological order of publication:
A Gazetteer of the State of New York, Horatio Gates Spafford, 1813, 334 p. One of the earliest descriptions of the Village and Local Towns. Includes information on population, geography, soil fertility, mills, churches,etc.
A Review and Exposition of the Falsehood and Misrepresentation of a Pamphlet Addressed to the Republicans of the County of Saratoga, “A Citizen”, 1816, 47 p. A fascinating polemic that proves insight into a dispute among the local politicians that involved in a split of the party between “New Liners” and “Old Liners.”
Brief History of the Printing Press in Washington, Saratoga and Warren Counties, William H. Hill,125 p.Includes a list of publications and descriptions of books and pamphlets published in Ballston up to 1825
Oration Delivered at the Democratic Republican Celebration of the Sixty-fourth Anniversary of the Independence of the United States, July, 4,1840, Samuel Young, 1840, 24p. A patriotic speech delivered in mid-19thcentury style by the long-time local state legislator.
A History of Temperance in Saratoga County, New York, William Hay, 1855, 155 p. The Story of the local Temperance movement, including the organizational meetings, their charters and motivation.
Gazetteer of the State of New York, J.H. French, 1860, 721 p.A massive and comprehensive study of the economic, political and statistical status of counties and towns in the state on the eve of the Civil War.ORIGINAL COPY – USE AT BROOKSIDE ONLY
The Bench and Bar of Saratoga County, E.R. Mann, 1876. 391 pages. Includes information of early lawyers and judges as well as many interesting local legal cases.
Leading Industrial Pursuits, John S. Buckley, 1877 70 p. The first half of the book focuses on the many mills and commercial interests of the Ballston area.
Reminiscences of Saratoga and Ballston. William L Stone, 1890, 438 p. Classic History of Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa. -ORIGINAL COPY – USE AT BROOKSIDE ONLY
Through Poverty’s Vale, Henry Conklin, 1891 263 p.A first-hand account of growing up in upstate New York 1832-1862. Great resource for a program on 19thC. family life
Centennial History of the Village of Ballston Spa, Edward F. Gross, 1907, 258 p. The classic history of the village and towns of Ballston and Milton, written in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the village.
The Story of Old Saratoga, John Henry Brandow, 1919, 513 p.A dated but very interesting account of the early days of eastern Saratoga County during the colonial and revolutionary period.
Mathew Brady – Historian with a Camera, James D Horan, 1955, 240 p. Detailed biography of Brady with an extensive collection of his photographs
The History of Waterford, Sydney Ernest Hammersley 1957
Stories and Pictures of Charlton, New York W.Bronson Taylor, Levi Taylor, Percy Van Epps
Crossroads and Canals – History of Clifton Park, William R. Washington, Patricia S. Smith
Saratoga:Saga of an Impious Era. George Waller, 1966, 382p. The story of Saratoga Springs from early beginning to the mid 20thcentury.
Greenfield Glimpses, Clayton H. Brown, 1976
Halfmoon – A Peaceful Passageway, Halfmoon Bicentennial Committee, 1976
Stories and Pictures of Providence, W. Bronson Taylor 1976
Greek Temples on the Towpath – A history and Guide to the Vischer Ferry Historic District, John L. Scherer
Saratoga Queen of Spas, Grace Maguire Swanner, M.D. 1988,268p. A history of the Saratoga Spa and the Mineral Springs of the Saratoga and Ballston Areas,
Photography in Nineteenth-Century America, Martha A.Sandwise,ed., 1991, 320 p. A series of essays along with portfolios of color and black and white plates
Saratoga Lost, Robert Joki, 1998,171p. Images of Victorian America at Saratoga Springs
Saratoga’s Great Ladies: Broadway and Franklin Square, Dr Hollis Palmer,2006, 206p.The story of the saints and sinners who made the Victorian mansions of Saratoga their home
Streetscapes Through Time, Paul & Marilyn Pastore, 2007, 91p. In commemoration of the 200thanniversary of the founding of the Village of Ballston Spa. Historical and model pictures from the Pastore collection
In Our Own Words: The Story of Saratoga County, Joyt Houle, ed. 2009, 230 p. A compendium of articles on Saratoga Towns and Stories from the Community
The Paper Bag King – A Biography of George West, Timothy Starr, 2009, 132 p.The Story of the dominate owner of paper mills along the Kayaderosseras in the late 19thcentury
New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer, 2014, 800 p. A NYG&B Research Guide
Saratoga County History Roundtable – Lending Library
Book Provided by Borrower Date
| Spafford Gazetteer 1813 | Jim Richmond | ||
| Response to “A Citizen” 1816 | Jim Richmond | ||
| Printing Press – Hill – 1825 | Jim Richmond | ||
| Samuel Young Oration -1840 | Jim Richmond | ||
| Temperance History – Hay – 1855 | Jim Richmond | ||
| Gazetteer of New York – French – 1860 | Kim McCartney | Brookside use only | |
| Bench and Bar – Mann – 1876 | Jim Richmond | ||
| Industrial Pursuits-Buckley – 1877 | Jim Richmond | ||
| Rem of Saratoga & Ballston – Stone -1890 | Jim Richmond | Brookside use only | |
| Through Poverty’s Vale – Conklin – 1891 | Jim Richmond | ||
| Centennial History – Gross – 1907 | Jim Richmond | ||
| The Story of Old Saratoga -Brandow-1919 | Jim Richmond | ||
| Mathew Brady-Historian w/ a Camera | Jim Richmond | ||
| The History of Waterford | Lauren Roberts* | ||
| Stories and Pictures of Charlton | Lauren Roberts* | ||
| Crossroads and Canals | Lauren Roberts* | ||
| Greenfield Glimpses | Lauren Roberts* | ||
| Halfmoon – A Peaceful Passageway | Lauren Roberts* | ||
| Stories and Pictures of Providence | Lauren Roberts* | ||
| Greek Temples on the Towpath | Lauren Roberts* | ||
| Photography in 19thAmerica | Jim Richmond | ||
| Ballston Spa-Streetscapes thru time-2007 | Kim McCartney | ||
| In Our Own Words: Story of Saratoga Co | Kim McCartney | ||
| Saratoga’s Great Ladies | Theresa Carman | ||
| The Paper Bag King | Theresa Carman | ||
| Saratoga Queen of Spas | Theresa Carman | ||
| Saratoga Lost | Theresa Carman | ||
| Saratoga:Saga of an Impious Era | Theresa Carman | ||
| New York Family History Research Guide | Kim McCartney | ||
| *Duplicate copies from Sar Co His office |
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