It had been 45 years, and the new book, history of broome county. Mar 11, 2019 the history of smith county, tennessee by, 1987, curtis media corp. A collection of historical images from around broome county, provided by former county historian gerald smith. Smith will present that happened here that happened here.
He is currently the curator of the civil war at roberson museum. Smith celebrate broome county s bicentennial with the first full history of the area since 1924. Weve never seen what it exactly looked like the day it opened up in 1904, says broome county historian gerald smith, so to get that in. History books celebrate regions influence, architecture. The book even includes stories about the sensational aspects of human life like sex and porn. Colorful characters from broome county s history by gerald r. In january 2019, i retired as county historian after 31 years, as city historian after 35 years, and left the broome county. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. History of broome county 1885 edition open library. Smith in 1988, newly appointed as the broome county historian. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory.
He is now best known for historical work relating to the methodist conference. The broome county public library will host a presentation about some of the colorful characters from broome countys history. Smith has been broome county historian since 1988 and city of. The tour was conducted by former broome county historian gerald smith. Its been nearly 40 years since a 23 year old smith was hired by what was the. Where can find broome county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Smith the broome county historian explains the history and heritage of the region surrounding the confluence of the susquehanna and chenango rivers. A talk this monday evening by gerald smith, the broome county historian, will be giving them fresh life. Broome county historian and city of binghamton historian gerry smith is stepping out of both roles and into retirement. His purpose to give the tour was to inform the public of the history behind the people in the county at their gravestones. How a broome county, ny familys descendant became wild. A native of broome county, he graduated from broome community college and binghamton university. Gerry recently retired from his fulltime job at the broome county public library after 32 years and began. But every story tells us something about the people who made this.
A pictorial history of greater binghamton, new york. Broome county historical society publications broome. This river, having at its source an east and west branch uniting at sherburne, rises in madison county, near the head waters of the oriskany and oneida creeks, and flowing in a southwesterly direction, winds through the whole extent of madison and chenango counties, part of the county of broome, and falls into the susquehanna at binghamton or. The center incorporates the local history and genealogy holdings of the broome county public library, the broome county historical society, the broome county historian and the city of binghamton historian. History nineveh public library of colesville township. A history of broome county, new york, and the valley of opportunity. Gerald smith city of binghamton broome county historian.
History of broome county, new york new york public library digital collections. D degrees from the university of kentucky in history. A history of broome count, new york and the valley of opportunity. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for gerald smith in binghamton, ny. Professor smith knows local history very well, as he is the former broome county historian. The binghamton rotary club invited broome county historian, gerald smith, to commemorate the citys 150th anniversary. On the seamy side of the street share book recommendations. Artifacts and their stories from the collections of the broome county historical society. Broome county, chenango county, civil war, cortland county, delaware county, gerald smith, roberson museum, susquehanna river, tioga county.
Broome county has many notable people, from the revolution to the 1948 presidential election, who played a part in american history but some of their stories have faded over the years. Move over gerry smith, theres a new history buff in town. Collier of binghamton, who was active in the whig party. This is an abridgment of a chapter from gerald smith s book, sweeping across america.
A pictorial history of the greater binghamton area, and more on. The new york academy of history has selected broome county historian gerald smith to receive the 2018 herbert h. Exhibit room of the broome county library from april through december. In october of 2011 broome county historian gerald smith was glad to accept a gift from ann. Please welcome our newest contributor here at the online journal new york history, president of the association of public historians of new york state gerry smith.
Wild bill hickok, from broome county family to a dead. He is currently the historian for the city of binghamton and broome county, and is an adjunct history professor at suny broome. The history of smith county, tennessee 1987 edition open. Roberson museum archives the new york history blog. Mysteries from the vault broome county artifacts and. This broome county family was steeped in american history. Looking for the perfect gift for the holidays, or any time of the year.
Smith is on the faculty at suny broome, is past president of the association of public historians of nys, and is the author of several books. The broome county local history and genealogy center is located on the second floor of the broome county public library. This new book by the broome county historian and a retired local journalist pulls back. Luther to replace smith as broome county historian wivt. Broome county history book in 1885 had its detractors and omissions. The broome county gis portal provides gis mapping capabilities and information to all county departments, the local municipalities, and the general public in greater binghamton and beyond. Charles page smith september 6, 1917 august 28, 1995, who was known by his middle name, was a u. Broome county historian gerald smith, a member of the board of directors of the broome county historical society, has a new book coming out titled sweeping across america. Gerald smith in binghamton, ny 15 records found whitepages. If you thought broome county was quiet and staid, its time to change your mind. Through the years the collection has continued to evolve.
This book covers the prehistory of the area to 1988. Hardcover fullcolor book by county historian roger luther and former county historian gerald smith. A pictorial history of the greater binghamton area by gerald r. Smith gave a presentation on the interesting stories in the community, but. Gerald smith, broome county historian, and george basler, formerly of the press and sunbulletin, will speak on their newest book, a sequel to on the seamy side of the street. Lehman prize for distinguished service in new york history. Smith, broome county historian every house has a story some are happy, some are sad, some are long, some are short. That happened here more saints and sinners from broome. Bruce dearstyne on the state history conference new york. But the heart of the people of the community and the library staff and board continue to make this library large in size.
Broome county vital records can be found at the new york department of health which has copies of birth records after 1881 and death records after 1880, copies of marriage since 1881 and a divorce records since 1847. This is an abridgement of a chapter from this writers book, sweeping across america. Smith has been broome county historian since 1988 and city of binghamton historian since 1984. Sep 29, 2016 future culinary arts center reveals binghamtons past. Sep 30, 2016 a group of dedicated citizens wrote a fivepage letter pleading their case to industrialist andrew carnegie, who wrote back with a simple twoparagraph letter. Future culinary arts center reveals binghamtons past fox. For decades now youve known gerry smith as our broome county historian. Gerry smith to retire as broome county historian fox 40. Downtown binghamton ny in the ed brewer downtown binghamton ny in the 1970s ed brewer see more. By gerald smith on may 1, 2018 a new exhibit opened in the exhibit room on the second floor of the broome county public library.
A garden, bench, landscaping and other amenities continue to add to the county s smallest library in size. Broome county historian gerald smith will discuss material from the recentlypublished book on the seamy side of the read more. Gerald smith graduated from the chenango forks school district in 1973. How a broome county, ny familys descendant became wild bill. Lionel pincus and princess firyal map division, the new york public library. Gerald smith is the former broome county historian. History of broome county, new york nypl digital collections.
How a broome county familys descendant became wild bill hickok. He taught at the university of memphis from 19881993. Log in once logged in, you can add biography in the database. More saints and sinners from broome county s history both with co author george basler. Sean mcgee deputy historian broome county public library.
Book covers saints, sinners and both in area history. Read more about broome co historian recognized for history service. Well, that is what the broome county historical society has been doing. Jul 15, 2015 the annual new york state history conference, held at the end of june at niagara university, demonstrated once again the robust diversity of the states historical community and its research, projects, and initiatives. Broome county history historical landmarks of new york state. Hes off topic sometimes, yet manages to link the rant with the lecture. Broome county historian retiring after three decades on the job. Broome county historian retiring after three decades on. Oct 10, 2017 the binghamton rotary club invited broome county historian, gerald smith, to commemorate the citys 150th anniversary. Smith and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. County executive jason garnar announced today that he has selected roger luther. Broome county historian gives presentation to rotary club. Broome county historical society publications broome county.
Broome county historian gerald smith was chosen by the new york academy of history to receive the 2018 herbert h. Guide to broome county, new york ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records. Smith has been the broome county historian for 31 years and city of binghamtons historian for 35 years. There were many interesting sessions but i wanted to share impressions of five particularly interesting and important themes. Mysteries from the vault broome county artifacts and their. A native of broome county, he graduated from broome community college and binghamton university where he received his masters in history. Join facebook to connect with gerald smith and others you may know. He serves on several boards, including wskg, and the broome county historical society. If you have a dad sense of humor he will make you laugh. Colorful characters from broome county history as want to read.
That happened here more saints and sinners from broome county s history gerald r. Former broome county historian gives history lesson at. In january 2019, i retired as county historian after 31 years, as city historian after 35 years, and left the broome county public first to library after 40 years and 10 months there. Books from broome county historical society youtube. George smith 31 august 1800 30 august 1868 was an english businessman, historian and theologian. On this episode of a new york minute in history, host and new york state historian devin lander is joined by clifton park historian john scherer, saratoga county historian lauren roberts, and former broome county historian and past president of the association of public historians of new york state gerald smith to discuss the role of local. Broome county historian gives presentation to rotary club on. Smith has been a fixture in local history for four decades. Broome county historical society to celebrate 100th anniversary.
Smith was broome county historian and city historian for over 30 years. On the seamy side of the street goodreads share book. Now retiring from his official role gerry plans to finish writing his 6th book while. Hes understanding of circumstances and will work with you. A history of broome county, ny provides an interesting and accessible overview of the towns and villages in broome county as well as a history of the area including both the native american history and the history of binghamton area industry. Smith says the most rewarding experience to come from the last 31 years as county historian is the creation of the history center. Copies of books found in the familysearch catalog may be found in worldcat catalog and ordered. Broome county historian gerald smith talks to host john burns jr.
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