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The Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History (Hudson, NY), is pleased to announce it has selected Olivia Dumont, a graduating senior from Ichabod Crane High School, Kinderhook, as the 2022 recipient of the Ruth Piwonka Scholarship. Olivia demonstrated both passion and dedication to the study of history through her submitted essay which was supported by a strong letter of recommendation and an outstanding high school transcript. Given the strength of her application, the …

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Jericho, New York, High School student Katherine Weinberger is volunteering as a Leisler Institute intern this Spring. She is conducting research in Nassau County, Long Island, archives for additional Jacob Leisler related materials …

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The Jacob Leisler Institute introduces Spring 2022 student intern Michael Feeney. Mr. Feeney is a student at Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn. He is working remotely from Manhattan while conducting research for the Institute in New York City archives. …

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Leisler Institute Spring 2022 semester intern Justin Banks will be presenting his intern fieldwork findings on Monday, April 25, 5:00 pm, at Jacobsen Faculty Tower (JFT) 1010, Suny New Paltz. Mr. Banks, a student in the SUNY-New Paltz history department, exhibited a breadth of research talents during his internship. …

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Dr. Firth Haring Fabend informed the Jacob Leisler Institute on February 18 that she was resigning as president of the Institute’s board of trustees, remaining until the nominating committee found a replacement. Dr. Fabend had been the founding president of the Leisler Institute board since its inception in 2014, and her hard work and dedication helped put the Institute on the firm foundation it has today. Her wisdom and experience guided the Institute through territories we were unfamiliar with …

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On April 29 Ruth Piwonka received a certificate as Jacob Leisler Institute Trustee Emeritus, presented by Institute Director David William Voorhees on behalf of the Board of Trustees, in recognition of her many years of dedicated service. The physical presentation of the certificate had been delayed since the Annual Board Meeting in August 2020 due to COVID-19 quarantine restrictions.  Thank you Ruth for all your years of service and continuing support. …

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