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Explore publications and collections from the past.
Community History Archive Partner
The Field Library
Peekskill, New York
Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of Peekskill.
1830 to 1953Dates represented
See individual titles for available dates.
58,528Archive pages
Historical pages reported for this collection.
Explore local history
Discover the people, places, and stories of Peekskill, New York.
Discover another side of Peekskill, New York through newspapers preserved in The Field Library's digital archive. Its sixteen titles include material from 1830 to 1953.
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Selected titles
A selection from The Field Library: “Cortlandt Register And Sunday Dispatch” as well as “Westchester And Putnam Sentinel”.
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Free and open access
No subscription or payment required.
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A closer look
An earlier generation comes into view through the stories its newspapers chose to report, placing familiar names and events within the concerns of their time.
The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record. A family story, a classroom project or curiosity about a familiar place can lead to a closer look at the community and the lives of earlier generations. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.
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Titles in this collection
Browse sixteen titles and 58,528 digitized pages, with material from 1830 to 1953. Through a partnership with Advantage Archives, The Field Library shares these sources from the past. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.
A family story or a question about a familiar place can lead somewhere unexpected. Browse the titles below and see which detail draws you in.
Cortlandt Register And Sunday Dispatch
438 pages in 1938
Daily Republican
8 pages in 1902
Evening Star
8 pages in 1922
Highland Democrat
34,140 pages from 1841 to 1931
Peekskill Advertiser
24 pages from 1870 to 1871
Peekskill Blade
3,336 pages from 1878 to 1907
Peekskill Daily Union
84 pages from 1915 to 1922
Peekskill Evening News
60 pages from 1902 to 1918
Peekskill Home News
364 pages from 1942 to 1953
Peekskill Messenger
4,590 pages from 1861 to 1893
Peekskill Republican
4,150 pages from 1844 to 1863
The Evening Star
4,016 pages in 1949
The Highland Eagle
2,700 pages from 1851 to 1858
The Messenger-Critic
872 pages from 1894 to 1896
Westchester And Putnam Republican
3,046 pages from 1833 to 1844
Westchester And Putnam Sentinel
692 pages from 1830 to 1832
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About the Archive
About The Field Library’s History Archives
The Field Library offers free access to a variety of historical materials through its partnership with Advantage Archives . The archive spans numerous years and includes a total of 16 titles, focusing on historical newspapers and local publications. This initiative enhances community engagement and provides a valuable resource for research and genealogy.
Local History
Local History Resources
- Highland Democrat (1841-1931)
- The Peekskill Messenger (1861-1893)
- The Peekskill Republican (1844-1863)
- The Evening Star (1949-1949)
- Peekskill Blade (1878-1907)
- Westchester and Putnam Republican (1833-1844)
- The Highland Eagle (1851-1858)
- The Messenger-Critic (1894-1896)
- Westchester and Putnam Sentinel (1830-1832)
- Cortlandt Register and Sunday Dispatch (1938-1938)
- Peekskill Home News (1942-1953)
- Peekskill Daily Union (1915-1922)
- Peekskill Evening News (1902-1918)
- Peekskill Advertiser (1870-1871)
- Daily Republican (1902-1902)
- Evening Star (1922-1922)
About the Library
About The Field Library
The Field Library, located in Peekskill, New York, serves as a vital educational resource and community hub. It offers a diverse range of services, including access to books, digital resources, and various programs aimed at fostering community engagement. The library is committed to providing a welcoming space where individuals can connect with their local history and culture.
Library History
The History Of The Field Library
Founded in the late 19th century, the Field Library has a rich history of serving the Peekskill community. It began as a small reading room and has evolved into a comprehensive library offering a wealth of resources and programs. Over the years, the library has embraced technology, digitizing many of its resources to provide broader access to historical content.
About the Community
About The City of Peekskill
Peekskill, situated on the banks of the Hudson River, has a storied past that reflects the broader history of the region. Known for its vibrant arts scene and historical significance, Peekskill has played a crucial role in American history, particularly during the Revolutionary War. The city is home to numerous historic sites and serves as a gateway to exploring the rich cultural heritage of the Hudson Valley.
Local History
Did You Know?
Peekskill has been a site of cultural significance since the 18th century, and it was once home to a thriving artist community, including the famous painter, Thomas Cole. The Field Library has hosted various events that celebrate the city’s rich heritage, making it a cornerstone of local history.
More ways to explore and share local history
Research Guidance
Compare accounts as you trace a story
The history of Peekskill includes individual lives as well as events remembered by the wider community. In the digital archive shared by The Field Library, begin with a name, place or date connected with the story you want to explore. When using historical newspapers, try alternate spellings and nearby dates, then read the surrounding page to place a local story in its time. Compare later reporting or another available title to explore different perspectives rather than treating one account as the whole story. Use a report's date to look for earlier or later coverage where those issues are available. Compare what each account says and what it leaves out, treating a related mention as a lead rather than a complete history.
Compare each newspaper account with a nearby dated issue where available, noting what changes or stays consistent. Keep alternate versions and unresolved details visible rather than blending distinct sources into one story. Use those differences to frame a next question, not to settle the account before the sources support it.
Keep source details beside each quotation or observation. If accounts differ, preserve both references and note what remains unresolved. Let the evidence, rather than a smooth retelling, show where the sources agree and where the story is still open.
Community Partnership
Keeping local history a community resource
This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of The Field Library, its community, and Advantage Archives. Together, these partnerships preserve local sources and give people a way to explore, learn from, and share the history around them.
Advantage Archives covers ongoing archive hosting, storage, development, and maintenance. The institution and its community do not pay a subscription, seat license, annual support contract, or other recurring archive-service charge. Local history remains a community resource, not a subscription to maintain.
Would you like to see more of your community's history preserved and accessible? Start a conversation with your library, newspaper publisher, historical or genealogical society, museum, or school about the materials they would like to share and a possible partnership with Advantage Archives.
Learn about partnerships
Stories, research tips, and archive news
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