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James H Cantine Jr 1869-1940
James H Cantine, son of James T Cantine b1819 and his 2nd wife Mary Hinkley b1841. James was born on Canary Hill Rd where his parents owned and opperated a hotel.
detail of Sampson farm photo circa late 1800's
Though unidentified in the Sinclair archives, this is likely Samuel Sampson 1829-1913 and his wife Mamie VanGaasbeck- Sampson 1835-1913 with 2 grandchildren. This photo came to Mabel through her mother's effects. Mabel's maternal grandmother,…
Sampson farm circa late 1800's
Though unidentified in the Sinclair archives, this is likely Samuel Sampson 1829-1913 and his wife Mamie VanGaasbeck- Sampson 1835-1913 with 2 grandchildren. This photo came to Mabel through her mother's effects. Mabel's maternal grandmother,…
Henrietta Brodhead - Sampson 1849-1931.
Henrietta Brodhead - Sampson 1849-1931. Daughter of William R Brodhead and Phoebe. Wife of John J Sampson 1851-1915. Grandmother of Mabel Wright Fuller. b+w photo circa 1920's.
Origin Stories
Selection of files associate with Origin Story
Using Primary Sources to Examine the History of Eugenics
A Mini-Unit by Ruth Nathan with Wendy Saul and Gillian Mertens
1858 Map of Old Hurley annotated with People of Color
Annotated version of the 1858 French map of Ulster County, NY showing ALL Persons of Color listed on the 1860 census. Full, Ulster County map may be downloaded from the Library of Congress. The original map is about 70% accurate: in terms of…
Davis Children are Defectives
Examined first by District Attorney Tarver, Belle Davis said she did not know how old she was, that she lived “up on the hill” at Hurley and had lived there a “month or two.” The idea of time was lacking with Belle, who said she did not know how many…
Examine Davises as to Mentality
Examine Davises as to Mentality
State Hospital Expert Finds Hurley Adult and Child Defective—
Commitment Proceedings Halted Until April 22
Application for the commitment of May Davis and Elizabeth Davis, alleged mental defectives, to
a…
State Hospital Expert Finds Hurley Adult and Child Defective—
Commitment Proceedings Halted Until April 22
Application for the commitment of May Davis and Elizabeth Davis, alleged mental defectives, to
a…
People of Hurley
People of Old Hurley Call Davises a Menace
Hearing Held on Application to Send Two Colored Girls to State Institutions. Both Illegitimate and One Names Uncle as Father of her Baby.
Life on Eagle's Nest is not all sunshine and roses nor is it…
Hearing Held on Application to Send Two Colored Girls to State Institutions. Both Illegitimate and One Names Uncle as Father of her Baby.
Life on Eagle's Nest is not all sunshine and roses nor is it…
Falcon Ridge Play Photo Montage
A photographic montage of the Falcon Ridge Play
Falcon Ridge, the Play
Falcon Ridge is an original play written by David Gonzalez, that explores the life of a fictionalized rural, multi-racial community somewhere in Ulster County, in upstate New York.
Noort Rivier in Niew Neerlandt, Joan Vinckeboons (1617-70) about 1639
digital scan of hand drawn map
Thomas Chambers, Esopus Peoples 1652 deed
digital copy of handwritten document, page 1
1745 Treaty Renewal
digital scan of handwritten document
1712 Treaty Renewal
digital photo of handwritten document
February 1681 Treaty Renewal
digital scan of handwritten document
Eleanor Roosevelt and Mabel Wright Fuller at a New York Women's Trade Union League (NYWTUL) meeting.
Mabel Wright Fuller's personal copy of a photo taken at the event.
Mabel Wright Fuller age 21 Yonkers NY c 1923
Black and White Studio portrait of Mable Wright Fuller