Resources for Historians

• Historian Information Packet
• Basic Inventory Template and Instructions
• Advanced Inventory Template
• Index Template

Grants

• NYS Archives Larry J. Hackman Research Residency Program - an annual award that supports advanced work using historical records in the state archives.
• William G. Pomeroy Foundation - municipalities and nonprofit organizations can apply for historical marker funding.

Professional Development

• American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)
• Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) - a statewide professional organization for government-appointed historians.
• Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for NY (DHPSNY) - Free webinars, relevant blogs, and help with archives assessment and conservation. 
• Government Appointed Historians of Western NY (GAHWNY) - a professional networking organization for the 11 counties of WNY; get involved for news and educational opportunities, a scholarship for history students, and more.
• National Council on Public History (NCPH)
• NY Archives Conference (NYAC) - annual conference for public historians.
• NYS Archives Partnership Trust - The NY Council for History Education provides information for historians, librarians, and archivists working with educators and students.
• New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) - hosts the annual NYS Family History Conference in Albany, NY.

Research Resources

See our Useful Links page.

Updated 2026