The Jacob Leisler Institute is delighted to introduce summer intern Riley Neubauer. Ms. Neubauer is a student in the National Institute of American History and Democracy (NIAHD) program at William and Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia. Fortunately for us, she is able to work on site in Hudson for credit during the summer months. She is currently pulling together documents on Leisler's "Turkish" captivity in 1677-1678. …
2022 Ruth Piwonka Scholarship Award Winner Olivia Dumont
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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Katherine Weinberger, 2022 Spring Intern
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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Michael Feeney, Spring Intern 2022
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. …
Leisler Institute Intern Justin Banks Presents at New Paltz
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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Institute Board President Change
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 …