Posts by NYPL Staff

After all, women were largely confined to the domestic sphere not for mere months, but for centuries.

The long tradition of private efforts to protect the public’s health.

Many of the resources you'll need are available online, so you don’t have to wait to get started.

On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution became official. On paper, every American woman had the right to vote.

Visiting New York City and want to look for records of your ancestors at The NYPL? With these fantastic online resources, you can start your research at home and continue after your trip - so, after your Library visit, you can spend more time seeing more our city!

Looking for your family history? Wanting to find your ancestors? Consulting a genealogy research guide will almost certainly save you time, effort, and frustration. Check out our recommended how-to books and references, and start finding what you're looking for.

With these tips and our new research guide, you can search for information about your ancestors' business and careers, to get a better understanding of their past and your family.

When used wisely, family histories lend incredible color and context to the past for any budding genealogist.