Research Tools
Excelsior Online Catalog
Use Excelsior to view descriptions of the records of New York State agencies and governors that are held by the New York State Archives.
Digital Collections
Includes digital copies of documents and images held by the New York State Archives, State Library, and State Museum.
Archived Websites
Provides access to copies of the official websites maintained by Governors George E. Pataki and Eliot L. Spitzer.
Finding Aids
Finding Aids may include subject guides, descriptions of records, and box lists for records of New York State agencies and governors that are held by the New York State Archives.
Bill and Veto Jackets online
Includes digitized bill and veto jackets from 1995 - 2007. The Archives is making files for these years available online as work is completed. Researchers may download the files from the Archives website at no charge.
Records on Microfilm
Listing of finding aids for records available on microfilm through Inter-Library Loan.
Naturalization Pathfinder
Tool that helps determine where to locate New Yorkers' naturalization records.
Probate Pathfinder
Tool that helps determine where to locate New Yorkers' probate records including wills, property inventories, and other court records created after an individual's death.
Publications
Includes guides to historical records, educational resources, books, and other printed resources.
Film Script Index
An index to film scripts held by the New York State Archives.
New York Civil War Soldiers Database
Contains basic information about soldiers and sailors from New York who fought in the Civil War.
State Archives Name Index
A database of individual names appearing in the records of various state agencies whose records are held by the New York State Archives.