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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ann Montgomery's Little Harlem Description An account of the resource The Little Harlem Club/Hotel on Michigan Avenue in Buffalo was owned and operated by Ann Montgomery from the 1930s through early 1960s, during which time Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and others performed. While this club coexisted with the Colored Musicians Club and other clubs like it in its time period, Ann Montgomery was the distinguishing factor. Montgomery’s style and business sense and the fact that she was an African-American businesswoman were the rare combination then that made her and the Little Harlem unique. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Souvenir Program : 14th Anniversary : Ann Montgomery's Little Harlem Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Little Harlem Club (Buffalo, N.Y.) Subject The topic of the resource Little Harlem Club (Buffalo, N.Y.) Little Harlem Band Little Harlemettes African American dancers African American musicians Description An account of the resource Souvenir Program for the 14th Anniversary of the Little Harlem Club. Features a map of the club's location, labeled "the Gayest Spot in Buffalo." Also features: portraits of Ann Montgomery and Harold Tyler, club staff members, and performing artists, advertisements for local businesses, anniversary show schedule. Original copy of program previously owned by bassist Wendel Arter and signed by much of the staff in parting. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Ann Montgomery's Little Harlem Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital collection copyright 2016 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. This collection or portions thereof are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Mid-Twentieth Century (1925-1975) Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) Local History Music https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/f7078099d871d3362b0f4ad806e7ce1a.jpg 9bf0d2b5fb4503547ba934257c485364 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 40 x 27.75 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 1500 Title A name given to the resource Britishers. You're Needed. Come Across Now. Apply 333 Main St. Buffalo. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lloyd /Myers Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available British and Canadian Recruiting Mission Albert Frank & Co. N.Y. 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Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/7574f9a624266140d456fdd80112ddf7.jpg 6af598d68e1c9b787ae2394b454c61ce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 62 x 46.5 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 1497 Title A name given to the resource Le fusil de bois. Épisode de la campagne de 1914-15. Mise en scène de Mr. Andréani. Pathé Fréres Éditeurs. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis Malteste Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Pathé Fréres Éditeurs Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/36a01759b620fcda9bdf185fcc37902b.jpg 5cc0695e820a927e65afce3015254dde Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "We the People" Community Quilt Project Description An account of the resource Quilts embody a history of reuse and resourcefulness, of community relationships and care. They also invite collaboration, combining individual perspectives, skills, and stories into a diverse whole. This project was part of activities happening across Erie County throughout 2026 to celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With its proximity to the vital resource of the Great Lakes, the region we call Western New York has long been home to vibrant and diverse communities, both before and after the pivotal events of this country’s founding. This quilt project aimed to visually reflect the unique cultural and familial histories of communities in this region throughout its history. Residents of Western New York were invited to make and submit a 9 inch by 9 inch fabric square (sewn or constructed using glue) responding to the question “Who are ‘we the people?’” A quilt of these unique fabric squares was be sewn together in August 2026. If you have questions regarding a specific quilt square in this collection or one that you were responsible for creating, please contact the Grosvenor Room at grosvenorref@buffalolib.org. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fire and Ice Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis-Charles, Rayel Description An account of the resource Participants of the We the People Community Quilt project were asked to answer a number of questions regarding their quilt square. 1. What does your square represent? In an abstract sense, identity, astrology. But really it is the conrasts and duality of a pisces. 2. Why did you choose these symbols? It is my astroogical sign and it makes me reflect on myself. I really also found the pisces itself meditative. 3. What do you hope viewers notice or feel? Well the background may easily be interpreted as water but it also feels like space, or anything considered vast, deep, unpredictable Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026-06-26 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/9a99d26b1c3c056efd688c14fcc0adaf.jpg a211a791f8290dea17eed4108f77f9e1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 40.75 x 27.50 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 377 Title A name given to the resource If you can't go across with a gun Come Across with your part of the Red Cross War Fund Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Love, C. W. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available [Belgian & Allies Aid League] The United States Printing & Lithograph Co : New York (Printer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1917-1918] Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/f1efc30fb8b3463f0a83b76eec1555fe.jpg a7a09eb7bcd65caf50c951491b8af84c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 29.75 x 19.75 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 790 Title A name given to the resource [Image of immigrants on a ship bound for Ellis Island] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lowenburg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rusling Wood, Lithograph N.Y. (Printer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1914-1918] Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/a9da3463ae8130075e5907989eba9e19.jpg 1edbdfe09bae0ef5c7d71edaa6b2c3bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 54 x 38.75 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 1502 Title A name given to the resource Prestito Nazionale. Rendita consolidata 5% netto. emessa a L, 86,50 per 100 nominali- Reddito Effettivo 5,78%. -Esente da imposte presenti e future-. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M. Borgoni Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Richter & Co. Napoli. (Printer) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/972773c199cd25308a9bc9112c5b772c.jpg cb03b3459322a9501daf391ed4802ea1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 47.75 x 34 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 842 Title A name given to the resource Prefecture du departement de la Seine Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M. Delanney Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Le Préfet de la Seine Marcel Picard : Paris (Printer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1914 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/82cbdb4bec7949a08e13c70c47801011.jpg 7c6dcd0fb3b8ef292ac960bdcba25f9c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 44.5 x 31.25 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 1506 Title A name given to the resource J'Accuse. D'Abel Gance. 3e Epoque. Pathé. Mr. Joubé. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M. Mahus Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Pathé Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1919] Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/bd6ef772d95372b1890567a3f3f3234e.jpg 09c9905211e3daf207312e79b1644cbc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 29.25 x 22.25 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 705 Title A name given to the resource Remember the girl behind the man behind the gun Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M.B. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1917-1918] Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/913d84028aafa7d89b726719c0dd2585.jpg db488ea7c5aa75983bc80e88b110f37a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "We the People" Community Quilt Project Description An account of the resource Quilts embody a history of reuse and resourcefulness, of community relationships and care. They also invite collaboration, combining individual perspectives, skills, and stories into a diverse whole. This project was part of activities happening across Erie County throughout 2026 to celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With its proximity to the vital resource of the Great Lakes, the region we call Western New York has long been home to vibrant and diverse communities, both before and after the pivotal events of this country’s founding. This quilt project aimed to visually reflect the unique cultural and familial histories of communities in this region throughout its history. Residents of Western New York were invited to make and submit a 9 inch by 9 inch fabric square (sewn or constructed using glue) responding to the question “Who are ‘we the people?’” A quilt of these unique fabric squares was be sewn together in August 2026. If you have questions regarding a specific quilt square in this collection or one that you were responsible for creating, please contact the Grosvenor Room at grosvenorref@buffalolib.org. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Untitled quilt square] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MAKYIA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026-06-26 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/2ab8cdd46493bca1d825cc596e4ad5c3.jpg 3322f5f0814390e4ed212c2ba116bcad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "We the People" Community Quilt Project Description An account of the resource Quilts embody a history of reuse and resourcefulness, of community relationships and care. They also invite collaboration, combining individual perspectives, skills, and stories into a diverse whole. This project was part of activities happening across Erie County throughout 2026 to celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With its proximity to the vital resource of the Great Lakes, the region we call Western New York has long been home to vibrant and diverse communities, both before and after the pivotal events of this country’s founding. This quilt project aimed to visually reflect the unique cultural and familial histories of communities in this region throughout its history. Residents of Western New York were invited to make and submit a 9 inch by 9 inch fabric square (sewn or constructed using glue) responding to the question “Who are ‘we the people?’” A quilt of these unique fabric squares was be sewn together in August 2026. If you have questions regarding a specific quilt square in this collection or one that you were responsible for creating, please contact the Grosvenor Room at grosvenorref@buffalolib.org. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Especially Made" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mark Dabney (son of Juanita) Description An account of the resource Participants of the We the People Community Quilt project were asked to answer a number of questions regarding their quilt square. 1. What does your square represent? Legacy of the label maker 2. Why did you choose these symbols? This was a label of an Buffalonian Patterson Maker fosdir Master Hegschool, Meyers (currently FIT). C. 1970, 101 Dodge St. 3. What do you hope viewers notice or feel? 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pan-American Exposition Sheet Music Collection Description An account of the resource The Pan-American Sheet Music collection consists of 25 song titles written for the 1901 Exposition in Buffalo, New York, and one title written for the Buffalo Midsummer Exposition in 1909. It includes popular songs, instrumental piano for band music, a hymn to President McKinley, and an original manuscript. This sheet music collection is presented as originally created. Several cover images and lyrics contain instances of racism and cultural stereotyping. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Trip to Buffalo: A Musical Extravaganza. In Buffalo Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marshall, Harry B. Loraine, William Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available M. Witmark & Sons Subject The topic of the resource Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.) Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Songs and music Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Pan-American Exposition Sheet Music Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital collection copyright 2021 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. This collection or portions thereof are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pan-American Exposition Sheet Music Collection Description An account of the resource The Pan-American Sheet Music collection consists of 25 song titles written for the 1901 Exposition in Buffalo, New York, and one title written for the Buffalo Midsummer Exposition in 1909. It includes popular songs, instrumental piano for band music, a hymn to President McKinley, and an original manuscript. This sheet music collection is presented as originally created. Several cover images and lyrics contain instances of racism and cultural stereotyping. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Trip to Buffalo: A Musical Extravaganza. Maidie, Come Be My Lady Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marshall, Harry B. Loraine, William Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available M. Witmark & Sons Subject The topic of the resource Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.) Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Songs and music Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Pan-American Exposition Sheet Music Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital collection copyright 2021 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pan-American Exposition Sheet Music Collection Description An account of the resource The Pan-American Sheet Music collection consists of 25 song titles written for the 1901 Exposition in Buffalo, New York, and one title written for the Buffalo Midsummer Exposition in 1909. It includes popular songs, instrumental piano for band music, a hymn to President McKinley, and an original manuscript. This sheet music collection is presented as originally created. Several cover images and lyrics contain instances of racism and cultural stereotyping. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Trip to Buffalo: A Musical Extravaganza. An Oriental Maid Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marshall, Harry B. Loraine, William Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available M. Witmark & Sons Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Pan-American Exposition Sheet Music Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital collection copyright 2021 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. This collection or portions thereof are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our guests : [Martin family guest book] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Martin family Description An account of the resource A guest book owned by the Darwin Martin family, containing many signatures, dated 1907-1930. Includes signatures of Carl Sandburg, p. [19] (page 27 of digital), and Frank Lloyd Wright, p.[24] (page 32 of digital). <em><em>Physical description: </em></em>In dark brown morocco, with gilt stamped border and double panels with art deco design; paneled spine; tan mottled endpapers; stamped "Grabau" inside upper cover; bound by John F. Grabau. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907-1930 Subject The topic of the resource Martin family Guest books -- Specimens. Bookbinding -- Specimens. Grabau, John F., 1878-1948. Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967. Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Our guests : [Martin family guest book] Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. 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Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 43.5 x 30.75 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 1525 Title A name given to the resource Par deux fois j'ai tenu et vaincu sur la Marne, Civil, mon frère, La sournoise offensive de la paix blanche va t'assaillir à ton tour, Comme moi, tu dois tenir et vaincre, sois fort et malin. Méfie-toi de l'hypocrisie boche. Union des Grandes Associations Françaises contre la propagande ennemie. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Maruice Neumont Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Union des Grandes Associations Françaises contre la propagande ennemie Devambez (Printer) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/5637cd710c906d90e8681cdc2478b2bd.jpg 32e693da49141024b8a94549d86673d1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "We the People" Community Quilt Project Description An account of the resource Quilts embody a history of reuse and resourcefulness, of community relationships and care. They also invite collaboration, combining individual perspectives, skills, and stories into a diverse whole. This project was part of activities happening across Erie County throughout 2026 to celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With its proximity to the vital resource of the Great Lakes, the region we call Western New York has long been home to vibrant and diverse communities, both before and after the pivotal events of this country’s founding. This quilt project aimed to visually reflect the unique cultural and familial histories of communities in this region throughout its history. Residents of Western New York were invited to make and submit a 9 inch by 9 inch fabric square (sewn or constructed using glue) responding to the question “Who are ‘we the people?’” A quilt of these unique fabric squares was be sewn together in August 2026. If you have questions regarding a specific quilt square in this collection or one that you were responsible for creating, please contact the Grosvenor Room at grosvenorref@buffalolib.org. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Untitled quilt square] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Maurice Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026-07-10 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/688284e027047812739ff554e11d0a7c.jpg 3f4e70c7948eca6c7097af4af52735e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ann Montgomery's Little Harlem Description An account of the resource The Little Harlem Club/Hotel on Michigan Avenue in Buffalo was owned and operated by Ann Montgomery from the 1930s through early 1960s, during which time Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and others performed. While this club coexisted with the Colored Musicians Club and other clubs like it in its time period, Ann Montgomery was the distinguishing factor. Montgomery’s style and business sense and the fact that she was an African-American businesswoman were the rare combination then that made her and the Little Harlem unique. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Earl Hines Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Maurice (Chicago) (Photographer) Subject The topic of the resource Earl Hines African American musicians Description An account of the resource Headshot labeled "Earl Hines and His Orchestra." Corner labeled "Maurice Chicago" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930-1939 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Ann Montgomery's Little Harlem Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital collection copyright 2016 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. This collection or portions thereof are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Mid-Twentieth Century (1925-1975) Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) Local History Music https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/c3086e59ae877064ad6dca9c5f60c89a.jpg 0a4cf9c8b781ba3c2668364cab35b9f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 47.5 x 37.25 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 1516 Title A name given to the resource Le Secours de Guerre. Fondé le 10 Août 1914 par des Commerçants et Gardiens de la Paix des VIe et XIVe Arrts. Approuvé par les Ministères de la Guerre de L'Intérieur et la Ville de Paris. Ancien Séminaire St. Sulpice. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Maurice Romberg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Imp. F. Champenois (Printer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/eba1a942034d6d300a91f857829a8b37.jpg 00d85a8b40fe7c20973f48c4b3217f35 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 54.5 x 37.5 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 777 Title A name given to the resource Per la Liberazione sottoscrivete! Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mauzan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Off. G. Ricordi & C. (Printer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1914-1918] Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/b3e36c00823fb97c4d342a94146d888c.jpg d203d51c380e1dc7ecbdb98544c89c0b https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/585e45e4631d573a88858ad7bba27dcf.jpg 2f4ae85489006bf8c3dbb40965e2aa55 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource Postcards from the Rare Book Room's collection. Primarily picture and photographic postcards of Buffalo & Erie County locations, with a variety of publishers and production methods. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBRPC-Buf-013 Title A name given to the resource Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo N.Y. [11] Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 41- Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo N.Y. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Metrocraft Everett Mass Description An account of the resource Picture postcard of the AKG Art Museum, highlighting rose blossoms. Subject The topic of the resource Postcards--New York (State)--Buffalo. Albright-Knox Art Gallery Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Rare Book Room Postcard Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Metrocraft Everett Mass (Publisher of Orginal) Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. picture postcards Language A language of the resource ENG Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2025 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/0cca69350e316ffefc84cb5d6323138f.jpg 845c3451d82703b16222224c225d6972 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/e10f04d4900e3d9c27dad15392707c57.jpg 3d5889cd1710d7b7568a3bd89bbcfc73 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource Postcards from the Rare Book Room's collection. Primarily picture and photographic postcards of Buffalo & Erie County locations, with a variety of publishers and production methods. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBRPC-Buf-050 Title A name given to the resource New 165th Field Artillery Armory, [Masten Avenue] Buffalo N.Y. [2] Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 14: -New 165th Field Artillery Armory, [Masten Avenue] Buffalo N.Y. [2] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Metrocraft Everett Mass Description An account of the resource Picture postcard of the 105th Field Artillery Armory on Masten Avenue. Subject The topic of the resource Postcards--New York (State)--Buffalo. National Guard State of New York United States. Army. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Rare Book Room Postcard Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Metrocraft Everett Mass (Publisher of Orginal) Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. picture postcards Language A language of the resource ENG Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2025 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/b01a1e88c26acbc30b0c9ae958152c88.jpg 0ed0b89f8a5c0ac63680bd290335dd44 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/9afefb2590ef82f7790d74288a82a85e.jpg 0814eff755c37b533feca9d06fc0be54 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource Postcards from the Rare Book Room's collection. Primarily picture and photographic postcards of Buffalo & Erie County locations, with a variety of publishers and production methods. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBRPC-Buf-134 Title A name given to the resource A New View of St. Joseph's Cathedral with spires removed, Buffalo, N.Y. Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 111:-- A New View of St. Joseph's Cathedral with spires removed, Buffalo, N.Y. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Metrocraft Everett Mass Description An account of the resource Photographic postcard of St. Joseph's New Cathedral in Buffalo N.Y. with its spires removed. Subject The topic of the resource Postcards--New York (State)--Buffalo. Photographic postcards. Catholic churches. Buffalo (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc. Religious organizations--United States. Buffalo (N.Y.). St. Joseph's Cathedral. Church buildings--New York (State)--Buffalo. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Rare Book Room Postcard Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Metrocraft Everett Mass (Publisher of Orginal) Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. photographic postcards Language A language of the resource ENG Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2025 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/61cd3c9720e1fbb4f4bdcf8b5b99a252.jpg ae6166d13937aa9cfcf323bc1777897b https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/7a96f696b317d6a22734ab48ee73e8be.jpg e1a4510c9fc922b1f863c0f75a680475 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource Postcards from the Rare Book Room's collection. Primarily picture and photographic postcards of Buffalo & Erie County locations, with a variety of publishers and production methods. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBRPC-Buf-137 Title A name given to the resource St. Joseph's Cathedral with Spires Removed, Buffalo, N.Y. [1] Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 111:- St. Joseph's Cathedral with Spires Removed, Buffalo, N.Y. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Metrocraft Everett Mass Description An account of the resource Photographic postcard of Saint Josephs New Cathedral in Buffalo N.Y. with its spires removed. Subject The topic of the resource Postcards--New York (State)--Buffalo. Photographic postcards. Catholic churches. Buffalo (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc. Religious organizations--United States. Buffalo (N.Y.). St. Joseph's Cathedral. Church buildings--New York (State)--Buffalo. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Rare Book Room Postcard Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Metrocraft Everett Mass (Publisher of Orginal) Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. photographic postcards Language A language of the resource ENG Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2025 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/7e58b58e187ad32c11abc5d38dc2e346.jpg 4a2c82a14f9bb84954261ba9088a6d08 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/503b0bfd3f2cc6a9cbac8fef172c46d4.jpg 33e494ce6ebf5fdd49e4e5058321f545 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource Postcards from the Rare Book Room's collection. Primarily picture and photographic postcards of Buffalo & Erie County locations, with a variety of publishers and production methods. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBRPC-Buf-171 Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Consistory A. A. S. R., Buffalo, N.Y. Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 96:- Buffalo Consistory A. A. S. R., Buffalo, N.Y. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Metrocraft Everett Mass Description An account of the resource Picture postcard depicting the Buffalo consistory of the Scottish Rite Freemasons. Subject The topic of the resource Postcards--New York (State)--Buffalo. Photographic postcards. Freemasonry. Freemasonry--New York (State)--History. Buffalo (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc. Buffalo (N.Y.)--Societies and clubs. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Rare Book Room Postcard Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Metrocraft Everett Mass (Publisher of Orginal) Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. photographic postcards Language A language of the resource ENG Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2025 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/9629108a6d449731ec0ef318df08bcb8.jpg 3b606d39b6f44dcc1d2c4bed5b50450b https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/9623162d2e18d4e3eb7447eed67ea0a3.jpg 602aefd3cfa9fd18d22064f75ddd73a1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource Postcards from the Rare Book Room's collection. Primarily picture and photographic postcards of Buffalo & Erie County locations, with a variety of publishers and production methods. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBRPC-Buf-229 Title A name given to the resource Looking Down Delaware Ave. Showing City Hall and Statler Hotel, Buffalo, N.Y. Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 35:- Looking Down Delaware Ave. Showing City Hall and Statler Hotel, Buffalo, N.Y. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Metrocraft Everett Mass Description An account of the resource Picture postcard of the Statler Hotel from the perspective of Delaware Avenue. Subject The topic of the resource Postcards--New York (State)--Buffalo. Buffalo (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc. Statler Hotel (Buffalo, N.Y.) Statler Hotel (Buffalo, N.Y.) Hotels--New York (State)--Buffalo Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Rare Book Room Postcard Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Metrocraft Everett Mass (publisher of original) Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. picture postcards Language A language of the resource ENG Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2025 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/3528d1e363ec6aaf49ff1a5d58b5b24a.jpg e354d1485b97d2c6e1476cc14ce0bf80 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "We the People" Community Quilt Project Description An account of the resource Quilts embody a history of reuse and resourcefulness, of community relationships and care. They also invite collaboration, combining individual perspectives, skills, and stories into a diverse whole. This project was part of activities happening across Erie County throughout 2026 to celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With its proximity to the vital resource of the Great Lakes, the region we call Western New York has long been home to vibrant and diverse communities, both before and after the pivotal events of this country’s founding. This quilt project aimed to visually reflect the unique cultural and familial histories of communities in this region throughout its history. Residents of Western New York were invited to make and submit a 9 inch by 9 inch fabric square (sewn or constructed using glue) responding to the question “Who are ‘we the people?’” A quilt of these unique fabric squares was be sewn together in August 2026. If you have questions regarding a specific quilt square in this collection or one that you were responsible for creating, please contact the Grosvenor Room at grosvenorref@buffalolib.org. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bird Life Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michalena Description An account of the resource Participants of the We the People Community Quilt project were asked to answer a number of questions regarding their quilt square. 1. What does your square represent? Birds 2. Why did you choose these symbols? I liked the stencil 3. What do you hope viewers notice or feel? Inspired to check out different birds Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026-07-11 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/f83643c912c681294dee1dfdec57fe9c.jpg a6d13a530f5da4b4499b3df7cb9745ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 61 x 46 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 803 Title A name given to the resource L'Heure a découvert. La Machine à finir la guerre. feuilleton par Gignoux et Dorgelès qui commencera le 27 Mars. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Montassier, Henri Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Atelier Ch. Didier : Paris (Printer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1914-1918] Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ann Montgomery's Little Harlem Description An account of the resource The Little Harlem Club/Hotel on Michigan Avenue in Buffalo was owned and operated by Ann Montgomery from the 1930s through early 1960s, during which time Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and others performed. While this club coexisted with the Colored Musicians Club and other clubs like it in its time period, Ann Montgomery was the distinguishing factor. Montgomery’s style and business sense and the fact that she was an African-American businesswoman were the rare combination then that made her and the Little Harlem unique. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 4th Anniversary : Montgomery's Hotel Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Montgomery Hotel (Buffalo, N.Y.) Subject The topic of the resource Montgomery Hotel (Buffalo, N.Y.) African American musicians African American dancers Description An account of the resource Souvenir Program for the 4th Anniversary of Montgomery Hotel and Grill, which, like the Little Harlem Club, was part of the Mongtomery chain of hotels and restaurants. Program features: portraits of manager Leroy Smith and his wife, additional hotel and restaurant staff members, and featured performing artists, advertisements for local businesses, anniversary show schedule. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930-1939 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Ann Montgomery's Little Harlem Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital collection copyright 2016 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. This collection or portions thereof are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Mid-Twentieth Century (1925-1975) Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) Local History Music https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/6d3d5043c5c2e7931df6c734c84f6006.jpg 8c1ba7f903380d33bcc96a74b85f17f9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 20.5 26.5 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 747 Title A name given to the resource PYKY ДEЗЕPTИP. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moop, D. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1914-1918] Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/1a4963306cad7fb44254569227a8442f.jpg d26793886e043a31d7112a05dcc1a2bc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 25.5 x 18 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 577 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moore, Bruce Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1917-1918] Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Title A name given to the resource For active service join the U.S. Marines Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/898b50f50cd802a15f1e6889102e8e97.jpg e28a58db21e2c0a325d4bad6cd39037f https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/0be52945e26c3559604ac0070defc7f8.jpg 6fdef288acceef0f35d779d7098e8f32 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/c1d868948b5b2121ea3c503e074b481d.jpg ca8f589c4585049415a5b4592e376ac5 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/f6e6e793f1aac78e2811f803a6535ed5.jpg 59582b15476132a1dd8a99fed72d6ecd https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/639d136cd08bb1cec832fc0b30bbd87e.jpg b19c1daf82a915e2b305e591a097357d https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/59cf6cb3f7921b4750b2d4a98fe3c014.jpg d5ae6267153f6ac4bb3e4129b3ed07e5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pan-American Exposition Sheet Music Collection Description An account of the resource The Pan-American Sheet Music collection consists of 25 song titles written for the 1901 Exposition in Buffalo, New York, and one title written for the Buffalo Midsummer Exposition in 1909. It includes popular songs, instrumental piano for band music, a hymn to President McKinley, and an original manuscript. This sheet music collection is presented as originally created. Several cover images and lyrics contain instances of racism and cultural stereotyping. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Are You a Buffalo? Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moran, Edward P. Von Tilzer, Harrry Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Shapiro, Bernstein & Von Tilzer Description An account of the resource At head of title: The craze of the century Subject The topic of the resource Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.) Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Songs and music Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Pan-American Exposition Sheet Music Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital collection copyright 2021 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. This collection or portions thereof are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of the B&ECPL (repository) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/8cf4b5134f190a33ab935d5ed761048a.jpg dc479497944fb2dba3e1dce32615e284 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 29 x 21 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 548 Title A name given to the resource Feed a Fighter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Morgan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Strobridge Lithograph Co. : Cincinnati and New York (Printer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1917-1918] Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/4eec1ce7f9aaadfac3523d8b0a5b13e9.jpg 0775c74f5b2b1cd6c422a5c6a65ef664 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/0b4bbba5f3cf99b8b584f5b4179cddac.jpg f5854f25d5a422a5d9b2478f3584a927 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource <p>As we mark 250 years since the signing of the <em>Declaration of Independence</em>, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a <em>quilt of democracy </em>— consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands.</p> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&amp;ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&amp;ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Workforce Literacy Center Class Quilt Square Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ms. Maria Eley's ESL Class at the Buffalo Schools Adult Education Division Description An account of the resource Buffalo Schools Adult Education ESOL classes contributed two squares representing their learning community. Adult education students include parents, grandparents, workforce members, small business owners, members of diverse faith communities, and friends. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Relation A related resource https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-adult-ed https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/38af1ab50567e30764192e7f94b1f580.jpg 0897d40dc43f627423265488df673255 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/e9dfd19ecd58f8d7f65e38d79c700a97.jpg aa18bbe573eff153abf777a4cd8eb8be https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/2ebac4455b15bd5c5013a127a7d26b00.jpg ab54b42a85530c7582ad6b67b237d8f2 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/46679409b1649f7d98c9a080d714f727.jpg e170cac76b1d97b91c7a005c7c746ef4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Buffalo Theater and Music Programs Description An account of the resource <p>Fifty selected programs from the Grosvenor Room’s performing arts collections, featuring theatre, music, and dance productions. These programs are a representative sample of the entertainment available to Buffalo audiences from 1816 to 1951, and include local talent as well as internationally renowned performers. The featured items are from the following two collections:</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Theater Programs, 1816 - current</span></p> <p>Programs, playbills, and cast lists from theatrical venues in Buffalo, NY and vicinity. The bulk of the collection is from 1890 to 1950 and includes drama, comedy, vaudeville, minstrel, and musical theater productions held at more than 70 theaters. Traveling productions featured famous performers of every era, such as Edwin Booth, Maude Adams, John Barrymore, Rosalind Russell, Orson Welles, and Katharine Hepburn. Local ensembles and theater companies also document a vibrant entertainment community in Buffalo, including homegrown talent Katharine Cornell, dubbed "The First Lady of the Theatre” during her illustrious career.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Music &amp; Dance Programs, 1847 - current</span></p> <p>Programs, playbills, and cast lists of music and dance performances in Buffalo, NY and vicinity. The bulk of the collection is from 1860 to 1930 and includes performances of dance, opera, musical comedy, orchestras, chamber music, choirs, and instrumental ensembles. The majority of the programs are from music performances, and many venues hosted famous musicians and composers including Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Jenny Lind, Geraldine Farrar, Maurice Ravel, Walter Damrosch, Gustave Mahler, Lily Pons, and Serge Rachmaninoff. Buffalo also hosted opera companies, orchestras, and symphonies from New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. Early Buffalo orchestras and singing societies, including the Buffalo Orpheus and Chromatic Club, are documented in this collection, as are the music halls, theatres, social clubs, museums, and other venues that hosted national and international performers.</p> <p> </p> Subject The topic of the resource Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo. Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of the B&ECPL Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grand Public Opening Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource German Young Men’s Association (Buffalo, N.Y.) Buffalo Orchestra (est. 1887) Lund, John, 1859-1925 Buffalo Orpheus Cornwell, William C. Deutscher Saengerbund Centura, Joseph Buffalo Liedertafel Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Music Hall (Buffalo, N.Y.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1888-02-07 Language A language of the resource deu eng Description An account of the resource The Music Hall on Main Street opened on October 18, 1887, and was the and later was completely remodeled into the Teck Theater in 1900. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2019 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection Subject The topic of the resource Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/74d0b8c282149c737229f57e816a0b22.jpg 7806b69c692faf24056edb8a49c8530d https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/c7a418652c219e2a6e113c09095dc66a.jpg bedf6210327e4a4d34f67f1e0e5f1474 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/5e775db44fa95c09dc6bd63fd7687ec6.jpg 23c86a44d1ed7f6c1b14f6ad257d145c https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/3b36146dbb38c8e4371fa1696206c531.jpg 7eb3b918da2f0eef38cdabc3021c10bb https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/947efcf071a9f6cc66cb1fbeeea88f71.jpg 61fc966ac457ea6d4721ab3edf37b1eb https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/08d8fbeae30cd58192d67cf79f2c62b9.jpg 3ab49503eb526b4592b88416b170e577 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/79c0cb2aa276714c20eb4d67346acc20.jpg 037d9918f8f9f5955ea1a31cc0a6a0ae https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/d204d2e2e92c22c3c2e267a5692a1101.jpg e2f4b1e330874eef09d352d58a61de34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Buffalo Theater and Music Programs Description An account of the resource <p>Fifty selected programs from the Grosvenor Room’s performing arts collections, featuring theatre, music, and dance productions. These programs are a representative sample of the entertainment available to Buffalo audiences from 1816 to 1951, and include local talent as well as internationally renowned performers. The featured items are from the following two collections:</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Theater Programs, 1816 - current</span></p> <p>Programs, playbills, and cast lists from theatrical venues in Buffalo, NY and vicinity. The bulk of the collection is from 1890 to 1950 and includes drama, comedy, vaudeville, minstrel, and musical theater productions held at more than 70 theaters. Traveling productions featured famous performers of every era, such as Edwin Booth, Maude Adams, John Barrymore, Rosalind Russell, Orson Welles, and Katharine Hepburn. Local ensembles and theater companies also document a vibrant entertainment community in Buffalo, including homegrown talent Katharine Cornell, dubbed "The First Lady of the Theatre” during her illustrious career.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Music &amp; Dance Programs, 1847 - current</span></p> <p>Programs, playbills, and cast lists of music and dance performances in Buffalo, NY and vicinity. The bulk of the collection is from 1860 to 1930 and includes performances of dance, opera, musical comedy, orchestras, chamber music, choirs, and instrumental ensembles. The majority of the programs are from music performances, and many venues hosted famous musicians and composers including Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Jenny Lind, Geraldine Farrar, Maurice Ravel, Walter Damrosch, Gustave Mahler, Lily Pons, and Serge Rachmaninoff. Buffalo also hosted opera companies, orchestras, and symphonies from New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. Early Buffalo orchestras and singing societies, including the Buffalo Orpheus and Chromatic Club, are documented in this collection, as are the music halls, theatres, social clubs, museums, and other venues that hosted national and international performers.</p> <p> </p> Subject The topic of the resource Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo. Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of the B&ECPL Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Symphony Orchestra of New York Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Music Hall (Buffalo, N.Y.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource New York Symphony Orchestra Damrosch, Walter, 1862-1950 Reno, Morris Pevny, Irene Brodsky, Adolph, 1851-1929 Buffalo Music Festival Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1892-05-18 Description An account of the resource One of several visits to Buffalo by famed conductor Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2019 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection Subject The topic of the resource Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900) Language A language of the resource eng Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/dd51b6719424016f0e702e0d55bb6844.jpg ae2dac6683c31654b69df863f816fdad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "We the People" Community Quilt Project Description An account of the resource Quilts embody a history of reuse and resourcefulness, of community relationships and care. They also invite collaboration, combining individual perspectives, skills, and stories into a diverse whole. This project was part of activities happening across Erie County throughout 2026 to celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With its proximity to the vital resource of the Great Lakes, the region we call Western New York has long been home to vibrant and diverse communities, both before and after the pivotal events of this country’s founding. This quilt project aimed to visually reflect the unique cultural and familial histories of communities in this region throughout its history. Residents of Western New York were invited to make and submit a 9 inch by 9 inch fabric square (sewn or constructed using glue) responding to the question “Who are ‘we the people?’” A quilt of these unique fabric squares was be sewn together in August 2026. If you have questions regarding a specific quilt square in this collection or one that you were responsible for creating, please contact the Grosvenor Room at grosvenorref@buffalolib.org. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Life from Niagra Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nabanita Description An account of the resource Participants of the We the People Community Quilt project were asked to answer a number of questions regarding their quilt square. 1. What does your square represent? The pale blue quilt is filled with dark blue ribbons in a flowing water - Representing Niagra Falls - when life flourishes. The quilt is folded as a boquet representing blue red roses. 2. Why did you choose these symbols? Pretty colors & I like waterfall 3. What do you hope viewers notice or feel? Inspired Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026-07-11 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/c67204de5f4985f53adca6f9e7f7cc56.jpg e555d54d870ce12b2a97425c9627f835 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/7fbd239ce97020bde42f345ac1e9d52c.jpg db87f9d204612f7f8889dbbffec65d99 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource Postcards from the Rare Book Room's collection. Primarily picture and photographic postcards of Buffalo & Erie County locations, with a variety of publishers and production methods. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBRPC-Buf-151 Title A name given to the resource Temple Beth Zion, Buffalo, N.Y. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource National Art Views Co. N.Y. City Description An account of the resource Black and white photographic postcard of Temple Beth Zion in Buffalo N.Y. Subject The topic of the resource Postcards--New York (State)--Buffalo. Photographic postcards. Buffalo (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc. Religious organizations--United States. Church buildings--New York (State)--Buffalo. Synagogues. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Rare Book Room Postcard Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available National Art Views Co. N.Y. City (publisher of orginal) Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. photographic postcards Language A language of the resource ENG Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2025 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/3370e37aeefdc8dfff683a7b5c038721.jpg a1de1409e2c8f153fb972140560ad2ce https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/708fa0f907e2b4287186cbfb82c37674.jpg 464c338893eebf0aad8f69e232d70b7a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Postcard Collection Description An account of the resource Postcards from the Rare Book Room's collection. Primarily picture and photographic postcards of Buffalo & Erie County locations, with a variety of publishers and production methods. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBRPC-Buf-195 Title A name given to the resource Millard Fillmore House, Buffalo, N.Y. Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Millard Fillmore House, Buffalo, N.Y. No. 1452. National Art Views Co. N.Y. City. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource National Art Views Co. N.Y. City. Description An account of the resource Black and white photographic postcard of the Millard Fillmore House. Subject The topic of the resource Postcards--New York (State)--Buffalo. Photographic postcards. Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874. Buffalo (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Rare Book Room Postcard Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available National Art Views Co. N.Y. City. (publisher of original) Buffalo and & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of Digital) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. photographic postcards Language A language of the resource ENG Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2025 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/8d8ab352c84f3aa181503f8c9ab61ef1.jpg d6768851a49993efbe615155fc04c471 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/8a44a08a6277fc137dfa4129eb0b0a68.jpg 48b22c96d1d50107ba6fbc7239cd01ef https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/d48617ee32ca52f5f81764d8f973581c.jpg 06b9565f8125d2e8526ed22df78db416 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/03b7e0fefba2fe10169e0174c4f0d92e.jpg bca1fbbfcbcf81cf8721c88d50db7f5d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pan-American Exposition Sheet Music Collection Description An account of the resource The Pan-American Sheet Music collection consists of 25 song titles written for the 1901 Exposition in Buffalo, New York, and one title written for the Buffalo Midsummer Exposition in 1909. It includes popular songs, instrumental piano for band music, a hymn to President McKinley, and an original manuscript. This sheet music collection is presented as originally created. Several cover images and lyrics contain instances of racism and cultural stereotyping. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hurrah! For Buffalo 1901 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Near, Myron Fowler Near, Mary Holden Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton, Cottier & Daniels Description An account of the resource Souvenir Song. Negative print (white on dark blue). Subject The topic of the resource Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.) Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Songs and music Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Pan-American Exposition Sheet Music Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital collection copyright 2021 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. This collection or portions thereof are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Children's Books Description An account of the resource The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Children's Book Collection reflects the long history of a public library that appreciates and collects many types of children’s literature. The Buffalo Public Library was one of the first libraries in the United States to have a separate Children’s Room in the 1890s and from those early days, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Rare Book Room has amassed a significant collection of children’s books. Presented here are a few fine examples of colorful ABC and picture books, significantly illustrated fables and fairy tales, and familiar nursery rhymes. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource An Animal ABC Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Neilson, Harry B. (Harry Bingham), 1861- , illustrator. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1900?] Subject The topic of the resource Alphabet books Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Children's Books Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2020 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital) Description An account of the resource English book illustrator Harry B Neilson’s characters in the turn of the century Animal ABC book appear naturally undressed in the black and white pages but are wearing human clothes in all of the color illustrations. Edward F. Ellis worked at the Buffalo Public Library at one time and, as collector, he amassed a vast collection of ABC books over the years. When he died in 1983, approximately 434 ABC books were books donated to the public library. Since 1984, the Ellis ABC Collection has grown to more than 700 American and International books from 1793 to the present. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/0e99ae2fe55c0a6b0a69e905c0e27f03.jpg 557400aa8b41c7950bdf61efa05ac694 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 31.5 x 27.75 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 470 Title A name given to the resource Lorain War Chest Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nelson A. Arend Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Central Lithograph Co. : Cleveland (Printer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1917-1918] Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/542339a26f2e130cd8e2fc55e1f03f06.jpg 869c3189d5e0e4c026df87634c176ebe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 47 x 30.25 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 807 Title A name given to the resource Le Retour a Foyer. Société autorisée par décision Ministérielle. 20 Octobre 1917. 10bis Rue Edouard VII, Paris IXe. Secours immédiats aux Régions Libérees. (Reconstitution du mobilier). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Neumon Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available I. Lapina : Paris (Printer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/96d603e6c774131512a26cf8089bc6ca.jpg d7b41bc196f44a340139cc1c9ee98da4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War I Posters Collection Description An account of the resource Posters were a very effective means of messaging throughout World War I. They were pasted onto walls and billboards everywhere to reach the widest possible audience. This form of propaganda, or “selling the war,” was used by both the Allies and the Central Powers to spark patriotism, raise funds and resources and foster hatred of the enemy. The posters were the work of the illustrators of the day – styles and techniques are as diverse as the artists and their countries. Although the United States came late to the war, it produced more WWI propaganda posters than any other country. <em>Original poster collection donated to the Grosvenor Library by Edward Michael.</em> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 30 x 20 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Poster Number: 212 Title A name given to the resource Royal Air Force Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Neville Penny Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available [J. W. Ltd.] (Printer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1920] Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived World War I Posters Collection Relation A related resource Digital Collections of the B&ECPL Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2017 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/39029e12020b8e97023dfbc1c23cff98.pdf 6aaa2b1572393c05f297c067cf429610 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource <p>As we mark 250 years since the signing of the <em>Declaration of Independence</em>, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a <em>quilt of democracy </em>— consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands.</p> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&amp;ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&amp;ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1917.N6 Title A name given to the resource Votes for women a success : North America proves it Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource New York State Woman Suffrage Party Description An account of the resource Votes for Women a Success: North America Proves It refers to a famous 1917 political flier and map created by the New York State Woman Suffrage Party. It was used to advocate for universal enfranchisement by demonstrating that women's voting was already working in neighboring countries and western states. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 Subject The topic of the resource Womens--Suffrage--United States Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available New York State Woman Suffrage Party Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/a8d0ebe55cf835cf7a23fb7d4be25413.mp4 97318d29ee0edd96d47ddb007fa0c265 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rich Newberg Reports Collection Description An account of the resource This collection of long-form reports by retired WIVB-TV Senior Correspondent Rich Newberg covers a wide range of social issues, Buffalo history and the arts. Mr. Newberg retired from the Buffalo CBS network affiliate at the end of 2015, after serving the station for thirty-seven years in various roles including main anchor, reporter and documentarian. <br /><br />His New York Emmy Award winning pieces explore the abortion debate, care of the mentally ill, the African American struggle for civil rights, and the lessons of the Holocaust, among many topics. His video memoir, “One Reporter’s Journey, “ reflects on his forty-six year career, beginning as an advocate for those without a voice. <br /><br />"My hope," says Newberg, “is that this collection will provide a lasting chronicle of life and issues in Buffalo during the latter part of the 20th century and into the new millennium." Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Lasting Wounds of War — Vietnam Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Newberg, Rich Description An account of the resource In the years following the end of the Vietnam War, veterans were shunned by segments of American society that actively demonstrated against the unpopular war. Many vets suffered from recurrent nightmares and from the effects of Agent Orange exposure. The highly toxic chemical was used by the U.S. government to defoliate the jungle and expose enemy positions. In addition, families whose loved ones were missing in action were kept in limbo by the Vietnamese government. These were some of the stories brought to public light by WIVB’s Rich Newberg in his series of reports dealing with the lasting wounds of war. Delayed Stress Syndrome A condition called delayed stress syndrome surfaces as Vietnam War veterans suffer the psychiatric after effects of combat. Five years after the war ended on April 30, 1975, sudden noises can trigger fearful reactions. Some vets have developed a distrust of people, while others cannot tolerate angry responses in a conversation. Outreach centers begin cropping up to deal with these issues. Max Cleland Max Cleland, a severely wounded Vietnam War veteran who headed the Veterans Administration under President Jimmy Carter, expresses concerns that President Ronald Reagan will cut funding for outreach centers. Cleland, who lost both legs and an arm in Vietnam, has written a book called “Strong at the Broken Places.” He believes war veterans need counseling to help them develop positive outlooks toward life. William Duxbury Suffers Without Much Relief or Compensation After Being Exposed to Agent Orange William Duxbury of Wilson, New York was nineteen years old when the Marines assigned him to handle Agent Orange in Vietnam. Now he says his joints are deteriorating and that he has a nervous condition that cost him his job. His wife gave birth to a stillborn child and their five children suffer from bone and muscular disorders. Duxbury says he knows of only one Vietnam veteran in Erie County who is being compensated for his toxic exposure to Agent Orange. He says the veteran is dying of liver cancer. William Duxbury Receives a Surprise Visit from a Marine Buddy He Thought was Killed in Vietnam Mike Metcalf walked into Bill Duxbury’s life eighteen years after each had thought the other was killed during a shelling attack by the enemy in Vietnam. By chance, Metcalf had seen the story of his friend on WIVB-TV. Metcalf had become a trained mental health counselor and was now in a position to help his fellow veteran deal with issues related to his experiences in Vietnam. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington Gets Mixed Reviews (2 pieces) A national salute to Vietnam Veterans will take place in the nation’s capitol. The names of the 57,939 American soldiers killed in the war will be read. There is concern that the ceremony will conjure up suppressed anxiety and stress for some who lost friends in combat. A black granite wall in Washington DC bearing the names of those killed in the Vietnam War gets mixed reviews. There is “unresolved scar tissue that still remains over Vietnam,” according to Jan Scruggs, founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation. The war ended about six years earlier but now is brought back in a way that forces visitors to the memorial to confront their own memories. The faces of spectators reflect minds that are “searching, reflecting, pondering, mourning,' according to this CBS News report. Vietnam Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange Seek Compensation Vietnam Veterans exposed to Agent Orange testify about the impact on their health. New York State lawmakers are learning that some veterans are suffering from cancer and painful lumps under their skin. Children of exposed vets are being born with birth defects. Eleven million gallons of the herbicide containing deadly dioxin were used to defoliate the jungles of Vietnam. Three thousand Vietnam veterans have sued five chemical companies claiming they knew Agent Orange could be deadly but failed to warn the government or its troops of the dangers. Exposed veterans say they cannot receive free treatment at VA hospitals because it difficult to prove their ailments were caused by dioxin. Vietnam Ten Years Later (Series) April 29, 30, & May 1, 1985 Ten years after the end of America’s most unpopular war, WIVB-TV reporter Rich Newberg looks back at the televised conflict that divided the nation. Veterans of the war are still suffering from flashbacks and nightmares. New programs are being created by fellow Vietnam veterans who understand the nature of the lasting wounds of war. Close to 2,500 American soldiers and civilians are still missing in Vietnam. Western New York families of POW’s or those missing in action keep the memories of their loved ones alive. The stories of Col. Robert Dyczkowski and Jimmy Rozo are featured. The Case of Col. Robert Dyczkowski—Missing in Action In 2001 the United States Air Force closed the case of Col. Robert Dyczkowski. His remains, personal artifacts and parts of his fighter plane that crashed near Hanoi in April 1966 during the Vietnam War have been discovered. He was a husband and father of three children. His widow never remarried. Thousands of people had taken on Robert’s cause, wearing his POW-MIA bracelet. Thirty-five years of uncertainty finally came to an end. On April 6, 2001 Robert Dyczkowski’s remains were buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Remains of Col Robert Dyczkowski are Buried in Arlington National Cemetery While one mystery is solved, more than 1,900 families in 2001 were still waiting for answers about their missing loved ones. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Murphy, Kurt (Graphic Artist) Kim Root (Photographer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980 - 2001 Subject The topic of the resource Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States. United States -- History -- 1969- Veterans -- Mental health -- United States. War -- Psychological aspects. Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Psychological aspects. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rich Newberg Reports Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (publisher of digital) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright held by WIVB-TV. Access to this digital version provided by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Videos or images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp4 Language A language of the resource eng https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/46a25bf0911e200c61b4e8a8f93a3b09.mp4 cecadc7a50bb4fc964ae2a59192d97b5 PDF Text Text Buffalo native Tom Eagles went from being Catholic Augustinian monk after high school to one of the Navy's most decorated hospital corpsman. After the Brothers of Mercy sent Tom to Saigon, Vietnam in 1963, Eagles enlisted in the Navy as a hospital corpsman or medic. He tended to wounded Marines on the frontlines of battle and to Vietnamese civilians. Whose villages had come under attack. Tom Eagles flew 221 combat missions and was wounded twice. I got shot down three times we'd like, drag people aboard. You get overwhelmed. Eagles had married Vietnam native Karen Tran. They raised two boys. Eagles began a 19 to freedom campaign to bring his wife's family from Vietnam to the United States. Well, it looks like this is the year that the communists are letting everybody out They said so in the press , the foreign minister has said letting 500,000 out. What's the problem? Now? The problem is that I don't have enough money for $16,500 So we've put together a group of people are asking people to help us raise the 16,500 we've got about $3000 identified so far. This may be a year of amnesty in communist Vietnam and Air France may have the ability to fly refugees out of the country. The question is now whether Thomas Eagles can muster the support in his own community get the money he needs, based on his track record under more difficult circumstances it'd appear the odds are with him. He got a boost from the buffalo media and a lot of support from the community. .... it was just one more time but it's just one more time that his country and home town stood behind Tom Eagles, a man helping Vietnamese people to rebuild their lives. That may be in the country few hospital corpsman, but Tom Eagles was something special. He almost single handedly re-built a destroyed Vietnamese village using money he raised from people back home. Today the navy, state of New York, and friends and neighbors of Tom Eagles honored the man, Tom Eagles who's now waging a battle to bring his wife's family from communist Vietnam to the US. This is Democracy in action, the people leading the ... We can all be proud of Doc Eagles and his determination in making this happen. Eagles was then presented the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross by State Senator John Daly, who praised the Navy man for his compassion and courage. Eagles then spoke of freedom. We've had a lot of long hard fights to get to this point today. And Karen and I our personal battle will be won when we get our family out. Eagles pointed out Laotian families in the audience that had escaped to the US and also brought up the painful journey of the Laotian people and their struggle for survival. As one spokesman put it today, People when aroused can move mountains. And in the age of looking out for number one. Some people indeed do care about their brothers. Rich Newberg, News four at four, Lockport. Tom Eagles took his plea for help in New York City today directly to the doorstep of a high ranking communist Vietnamese official at the United Nations. I accompanied Eagles along with Mike Barrett, a Lockport car dealer who has been instrumental in raising funds for the freedom crusade. Eagles, who speaks Vietnamese overheard members of the staff communist Vietnamese mission saying American television cameras had never before been inside this office, since there are no formal relations between the two countries. A picture of Ho Chi Minh was the conversation piece as Eagles the Navy's most decorated Vietnam veteran nervously awaited the opportunity to ask the all important question; Would the secretary to the ambassador help process the emigration papers of Karen Eagles' family. Mr. Liu said yes, he would send the papers to Hanoi. Through the United Nations the Vietnam family reunification program is now underway. Tom Eagles hopes this will mean the end of seven years of waiting. These people accepted it... They could have said don't come don't see us except if they were to help us. I think we're supposed to end instead of tying up all the loose ends that we're trying to do today. And I'd say really optimistically today The policies of the Reagan administration may very well decide whether or not Tom Eagles is successful in his mission. The premier of communist Vietnam Phạm Văn Đồng has already gone on record wanting to see the doors of emigration open. Whatever the case may be, News Four will be following the story very closely as we have for the past year and a half. Rich Newburgh news four New York City. Anxious eyes were trained on the airport walkway. Seconds before ... stepped into the arms of her sister, Karen Eagles. They have not seen each other in 10 years. Since Karen left Vietnam with her navy husband Tom Eagles of Newphane. And one of the biggest piece of all was meeting her 10 year old nephew for the first time. He says he wants to come here so he can ride in a real car. A widow said her journey here was a miracle. That it really came about about as a result of the fundraising efforts of Tom Eagles and friend Mike Barrett, and many church and community groups in western New York For four years, Tom Eagles' appealed to Western New Yorkers for help bringing his wife's family to freedom. He raised $24,000 for plane tickets and was honored by naval admiral ... In 1980 we joined Eagles as he visited the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations. Appealing to the communists to let Karen's family come to the United States. From the time Eagles was a navy hospital corpsman building schools and hospitals in Vietnam during the war, through his years of appealing for help to his western New York neighbors, Eagles aspired to bring a little peace to a troubled people. There are 15 family members still trapped in Ho Chi Minh City including Karen's father. Eagle says his crusade will continue. Let's keep working for the other 15, you know get the rest get them out. You know we'll just keep trying. We haven't given up. For now there's the mission of getting Mrs. Tran and her son settled, and catching up on 10 years of family history. Rich Newberg , News Four, Buffalo. Freedom tonight for 11 members of a Vietnamese family brought to Western New York after an eight year crusade on their behalf. Our Rich Newberg has been on the story from the beginning. Rich? Oh it's a great night, Jackie. In fact, there wasn't a dry eye at the airport tonight when Taryn Eagles family got off the plane. Thanks to the efforts husband Tom and some generous Western New Yorkers, a family has been reunited. After 13 long years away from her family, Karen Eagles greeted her five brothers and sisters, five nieces and nephews and father as they stepped off the plane Her family had been pro American during the war. Perhaps making immigration that much tougher. Her father who suffered a stroke this year had trouble finding medical help in Vietnam. They look what do they say? What do they say? They call me Oh, sister, I'm glad to see you again. What did you say? I said me, too! We got him here. Thank you everybody. Tom Eagles started his crusade to free his wife's family almost eight years ago. In 1980. He met face to face with Communist officials at the Vietnam mission in New York. Eagles was the most decorated enlisted Navy man in Vietnam. He helped build schools and hospitals during the war. With the help of Western New York churches and businesses. Eagles raised more than $20,000 to pay for air tickets and expenses for his wife's family. When we started this a long time ago, everything felt like it was in reach and then delays and delays and then it seemed impossible. And up until today. We've all been afraid that the last minute they were going to say they weren't coming and see them here. Finally, it's just beautiful Tom Eagles rented a recreational vehicle for the occasion so he could transport his wife's family in comfort and he went out and bought 50 pounds of rice. It will be a little crowded in the Eagles household for a while but we'll manage says Tom. Tom was transferred to Washington and will bring the whole family to his home in Fredericksburg, Virginia after some heavy partying in western New York, in Newphane where he's from. Tom Eagles passed away in 2016. He successfully had arranged for all 19 of his wife's family members to make it to the United States. Only one chose to stay in Vietnam. Eagles once said of his years in service, I don't really know how many Marines and Sailors I helped save. I do remember every one I lost. He would get emotional when sharing his feelings with Navy hospital corpsman in training. David Weinstein was one of The Marines that he couldn't save the Marines that died in his arms. He said that if you're going to be a combat corpsman, and we don't have the passion or compassion then don't become a corpsman because because it's all about sacrificing yourself. For the Marines or others. Not yourself. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rich Newberg Reports Collection Description An account of the resource This collection of long-form reports by retired WIVB-TV Senior Correspondent Rich Newberg covers a wide range of social issues, Buffalo history and the arts. Mr. Newberg retired from the Buffalo CBS network affiliate at the end of 2015, after serving the station for thirty-seven years in various roles including main anchor, reporter and documentarian. <br /><br />His New York Emmy Award winning pieces explore the abortion debate, care of the mentally ill, the African American struggle for civil rights, and the lessons of the Holocaust, among many topics. His video memoir, “One Reporter’s Journey, “ reflects on his forty-six year career, beginning as an advocate for those without a voice. <br /><br />"My hope," says Newberg, “is that this collection will provide a lasting chronicle of life and issues in Buffalo during the latter part of the 20th century and into the new millennium." Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Buffalo native Tom Eagles went from being Catholic Augustinian monk after high school to one of the Navy's most decorated hospital corpsman. After the Brothers of Mercy sent Tom to Saigon, Vietnam in 1963, Eagles enlisted in the Navy as a hospital corpsman or medic. He tended to wounded Marines on the frontlines of battle and to Vietnamese civilians. Whose villages had come under attack. Tom Eagles flew 221 combat missions and was wounded twice. I got shot down three times we'd like, drag people aboard. You get overwhelmed. Eagles had married Vietnam native Karen Tran. They raised two boys. Eagles began a 19 to freedom campaign to bring his wife's family from Vietnam to the United States. Well, it looks like this is the year that the communists are letting everybody out They said so in the press , the foreign minister has said letting 500,000 out. What's the problem? Now? The problem is that I don't have enough money for $16,500 So we've put together a group of people are asking people to help us raise the 16,500 we've got about $3000 identified so far. This may be a year of amnesty in communist Vietnam and Air France may have the ability to fly refugees out of the country. The question is now whether Thomas Eagles can muster the support in his own community get the money he needs, based on his track record under more difficult circumstances it'd appear the odds are with him. He got a boost from the buffalo media and a lot of support from the community. .... it was just one more time but it's just one more time that his country and home town stood behind Tom Eagles, a man helping Vietnamese people to rebuild their lives. That may be in the country few hospital corpsman, but Tom Eagles was something special. He almost single handedly re-built a destroyed Vietnamese village using money he raised from people back home. Today the navy, state of New York, and friends and neighbors of Tom Eagles honored the man, Tom Eagles who's now waging a battle to bring his wife's family from communist Vietnam to the US. This is Democracy in action, the people leading the ... We can all be proud of Doc Eagles and his determination in making this happen. Eagles was then presented the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross by State Senator John Daly, who praised the Navy man for his compassion and courage. Eagles then spoke of freedom. We've had a lot of long hard fights to get to this point today. And Karen and I our personal battle will be won when we get our family out. Eagles pointed out Laotian families in the audience that had escaped to the US and also brought up the painful journey of the Laotian people and their struggle for survival. As one spokesman put it today, People when aroused can move mountains. And in the age of looking out for number one. Some people indeed do care about their brothers. Rich Newberg, News four at four, Lockport. Tom Eagles took his plea for help in New York City today directly to the doorstep of a high ranking communist Vietnamese official at the United Nations. I accompanied Eagles along with Mike Barrett, a Lockport car dealer who has been instrumental in raising funds for the freedom crusade. Eagles, who speaks Vietnamese overheard members of the staff communist Vietnamese mission saying American television cameras had never before been inside this office, since there are no formal relations between the two countries. A picture of Ho Chi Minh was the conversation piece as Eagles the Navy's most decorated Vietnam veteran nervously awaited the opportunity to ask the all important question; Would the secretary to the ambassador help process the emigration papers of Karen Eagles' family. Mr. Liu said yes, he would send the papers to Hanoi. Through the United Nations the Vietnam family reunification program is now underway. Tom Eagles hopes this will mean the end of seven years of waiting. These people accepted it... They could have said don't come don't see us except if they were to help us. I think we're supposed to end instead of tying up all the loose ends that we're trying to do today. And I'd say really optimistically today The policies of the Reagan administration may very well decide whether or not Tom Eagles is successful in his mission. The premier of communist Vietnam Phạm Văn Đồng has already gone on record wanting to see the doors of emigration open. Whatever the case may be, News Four will be following the story very closely as we have for the past year and a half. Rich Newburgh news four New York City. Anxious eyes were trained on the airport walkway. Seconds before ... stepped into the arms of her sister, Karen Eagles. They have not seen each other in 10 years. Since Karen left Vietnam with her navy husband Tom Eagles of Newphane. And one of the biggest piece of all was meeting her 10 year old nephew for the first time. He says he wants to come here so he can ride in a real car. A widow said her journey here was a miracle. That it really came about about as a result of the fundraising efforts of Tom Eagles and friend Mike Barrett, and many church and community groups in western New York For four years, Tom Eagles' appealed to Western New Yorkers for help bringing his wife's family to freedom. He raised $24,000 for plane tickets and was honored by naval admiral ... In 1980 we joined Eagles as he visited the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations. Appealing to the communists to let Karen's family come to the United States. From the time Eagles was a navy hospital corpsman building schools and hospitals in Vietnam during the war, through his years of appealing for help to his western New York neighbors, Eagles aspired to bring a little peace to a troubled people. There are 15 family members still trapped in Ho Chi Minh City including Karen's father. Eagle says his crusade will continue. Let's keep working for the other 15, you know get the rest get them out. You know we'll just keep trying. We haven't given up. For now there's the mission of getting Mrs. Tran and her son settled, and catching up on 10 years of family history. Rich Newberg , News Four, Buffalo. Freedom tonight for 11 members of a Vietnamese family brought to Western New York after an eight year crusade on their behalf. Our Rich Newberg has been on the story from the beginning. Rich? Oh it's a great night, Jackie. In fact, there wasn't a dry eye at the airport tonight when Taryn Eagles family got off the plane. Thanks to the efforts husband Tom and some generous Western New Yorkers, a family has been reunited. After 13 long years away from her family, Karen Eagles greeted her five brothers and sisters, five nieces and nephews and father as they stepped off the plane Her family had been pro American during the war. Perhaps making immigration that much tougher. Her father who suffered a stroke this year had trouble finding medical help in Vietnam. They look what do they say? What do they say? They call me Oh, sister, I'm glad to see you again. What did you say? I said me, too! We got him here. Thank you everybody. Tom Eagles started his crusade to free his wife's family almost eight years ago. In 1980. He met face to face with Communist officials at the Vietnam mission in New York. Eagles was the most decorated enlisted Navy man in Vietnam. He helped build schools and hospitals during the war. With the help of Western New York churches and businesses. Eagles raised more than $20,000 to pay for air tickets and expenses for his wife's family. When we started this a long time ago, everything felt like it was in reach and then delays and delays and then it seemed impossible. And up until today. We've all been afraid that the last minute they were going to say they weren't coming and see them here. Finally, it's just beautiful Tom Eagles rented a recreational vehicle for the occasion so he could transport his wife's family in comfort and he went out and bought 50 pounds of rice. It will be a little crowded in the Eagles household for a while but we'll manage says Tom. Tom was transferred to Washington and will bring the whole family to his home in Fredericksburg, Virginia after some heavy partying in western New York, in Newphane where he's from. Tom Eagles passed away in 2016. He successfully had arranged for all 19 of his wife's family members to make it to the United States. Only one chose to stay in Vietnam. Eagles once said of his years in service, I don't really know how many Marines and Sailors I helped save. I do remember every one I lost. He would get emotional when sharing his feelings with Navy hospital corpsman in training. David Weinstein was one of The Marines that he couldn't save the Marines that died in his arms. He said that if you're going to be a combat corpsman, and we don't have the passion or compassion then don't become a corpsman because because it's all about sacrificing yourself. For the Marines or others. Not yourself. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Tom Eagles Story: Vietnam War Hero Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Newberg, Rich Description An account of the resource Buffalo born Tom Eagles dropped out of high school and became a Catholic Augustinian monk in 1961. He had been a victim of bullying and found refuge in the monastery according to his son Kevin. The Brothers of Mercy assigned Tom to a church in Saigon, Vietnam as a missionary. It was during the early years of the war. Witnessing the ravages of war in Vietnam Tom decided to leave the Brothers of Mercy and join the Navy as a hospital corpsman (medic). He served three tours of duty beginning in 1966. He flew 221 combat missions with Marines and treated their wounds on the front lines of battle. Eagles was wounded twice. While in Vietnam Tom also tended to Vietnamese civilians whose villages had come under attack. During the war he married Karin Tran, a Vietnamese native. They had two sons. On April 29, 1975 Eagles and his family were among the last Americans to be evacuated from the war-torn country. They were airlifted off the roof of the U.S. Embassy. After the war, Tom managed to bring eighteen of Karin’s nineteen family members to the United States. He served in the Navy until 1993 and developed emergency medical equipment still carried in Marine Corps first aid kits. Tom Eagles passed away in 2016 at the age of 71. His family says he had suffered from exposure to the deadly herbicide Agent Orange, used by the United States to clear jungle areas where the enemy in Vietnam was hidden. At the time of his death he was the most decorated enlisted man in the Navy. He medals include The Legion of Merit, a lifetime career award for distinguished service. One retired Marine said of “Doc” Eagles, “We have lost a true American hero...God now has one of the best care givers in the world. A true Lifesaver then and Caregiver always.” The Navy has an award in Eagle’s name given to a corpsman who distinguishes himself in combat. Eagles was once quoted as saying, “I don’t really know how many Marines and sailors I helped save. I do remember everyone one I lost.” Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Murphy, Kurt (Graphic Artist) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979 - 1980s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rich Newberg Reports Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (publisher of digital) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright held by WIVB-TV. Access to this digital version provided by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Videos or images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Subject The topic of the resource Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States. Veterans -- United States.