Databases
Southern Tier Library System libraries have access to a variety of digital resources. Click the link below to visit the Southern Tier Library System website for access to a complete list of Digital Resources including NOVELny databases, JobNow, MedlinePlus, Mango Languages, Peterson Test Prep, and more!
https://stls.libguides.com/digitalresources
Access to the History Research & Historic Newspaper websites is free, but some may require users to create an account.
Fulton Historical Newspapers
Here you will find archives for historical newspapers from throughout the US and Canada. The Cuba Patriot is available here from the first issue to 2009 at this link : Cuba Patriot. The site does require that you create an account, but it is free to do so. Be aware that if you start on the main page the website comes up as “Postcards” but if you click on the 2nd link option to browse the archives, the first link in the top left is the Historic Newspapers.
Living History Registry
This registry offers a listing of special interest items like aircraft, space craft, machinery, maritime, railroad, vehicles, and weapons located around the world. The database lists items on the roadside, on public display, in museums, and in private collections, and is searchable by item category or by location. The website updates frequently and invites the public to suggest items that should be added to the registry.
New York State Archives
Portions of Ancestry.com pertaining to New York are free to NY state residents. The New York State Archives partnered with Ancestry to digitize some NY state records of interest to genealogists. Once you enter your zip code, you can sign up for a free account to access these records.
New York Heritage
New York Heritage is a portal for learning more about the people, places and events that contributed to the making of New York State. New York Heritage Digital Collections features a broad range of materials that present a glimpse into New York state’s history and culture. Over 350 libraries, museums, archives, and other cultural institutions make their collections available in the repository. These primary source materials span the range of New York State’s history, from the colonial era to present. Stories are told through photographs, letters, diaries, directories, maps, books, and more. Collections can be browsed by topic, material type, time period, and contributing organization. There are also special exhibits on popular topics like women’s voting rights, the Erie canal, and immigration featured on the website. New York Heritage is a collaborative project of eight of the nine Empire State Library Network library councils: Capital District Library Council, Central New York Library Resources Council, Long Island Library Resources Council, Northern New York Library Network, Rochester Regional Library Council, Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, South Central Regional Library Council, and Western New York Library Resources Council.
The NYS Historic Newspapers project provides free online access to a wide range of newspapers chosen to reflect New York’s unique history. Digitized historic newspapers can be browsed by county or by title, and are fully searchable. The website uses the same software as the Library of Congress’ Chronicling America Project. This is created and administered by the Northern New York Library Network in partnership with the Empire State Library Network. Cuba, NY newspapers available on the site include the Amateur Courier (1877 – 1878), Cuba Daily News (1880 – 1881), Cuba Evening Review (Aug 1881 – 1882), Cuba True Patriot (1862-1872), Cuba Patriot 1875-1908, Cuba Patriot Free Press 1909-1914, Cuba Patriot and Free Press 1914-1920, Cuba Patriot Free Press 1920-1962, Cuba Patriot 1962-1972, Patriot and Free Press 1973-1981, Cuba Patriot and Free Press 1981-1995, New Patriot 1994-1995, Patriot and Free Press 1995-2009, Dec 2021, 2022.