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(This page's most recent update is December 2025)
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The New York Public Library Digital Collections provide free access to millions of digitized items, many of which contain direct genealogical value. While the NYPL is often associated with books, its digital collections extend far beyond printed material.
For genealogists, this site is especially valuable for:
- New York City research
- photographs with identified individuals
- community and neighborhood documentation
- maps and atlases
- organizational and institutional records
Many researchers know the NYPL exists but do not realize how much is searchable online.
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