Jacob Leisler Institute
It is with tremendous pride we note that on November 16, the New York history community honored Leisler Institute Trustee and Treasurer Ruth Piwonka for her contributions to New York historical research with a festschrift at the "Researching New York 2017" Conference at the University at Albany, SUNY. …
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At the 2017 Annual Jacob Leisler Institute Trustees’ Board Meeting, held at the Institute office in Hudson, New York, on August 26, the Trustees elected Charles Zabriskie Jr. as the Institute’s first Trustee Emeritus. The Board is recognizing Mr. Zabriskie, who recently stepped down as a Trustee, for his outstanding contributions to the Institute. He will continue to participate in Institute activities when possible. The Minutes of the Institute's Third Annual Meeting are available upon request …
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We are updating the Jacob Leisler Institute mailing address database. If you would like to be included in our database for mailings and notifications, please contact Annette van Rooy at <info@jacobleislerinstitute.org>. …
The Jacob Leisler Institute welcomes Tina Lesem to our team. Tina, who has a background in architectural and historic preservation, is volunteering as time permits to help organize, catalog, and aid in the conservation of the Institute’s growing collections. Her first undertaking is cataloging and organizing of the Institute’s map collection. We are so very fortunate to have Tina working with us. …
The Jacob Leisler Institute is very pleased to announce that Jeff Rigby, AIC, noted library and archival conservationist, has accepted our invitation to join the Institute’s Board of Trustees. …
The Jacob Leisler Institute is proud to announce that it has acquired the files of the late Dr. Eric Nooter (1950-2000). These papers relating to New Netherland and colonial New York richly enhance the Institute's holdings. …
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