Professor smith knows local history very well, as he is the former broome county historian. A history of broome county, new york, and the valley of opportunity. Where can find broome county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Gerald smith in binghamton, ny 15 records found whitepages. How a broome county, ny familys descendant became wild bill. But every story tells us something about the people who made this. Broome county historical society to celebrate 100th anniversary. He serves on several boards, including wskg, and the broome county historical society. Gerald smith city of binghamton broome county historian. 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. Smith has been the broome county historian for 31 years and city of binghamtons historian for 35 years.
A pictorial history of the greater binghamton area by gerald r. Well, that is what the broome county historical society has been doing. He is now best known for historical work relating to the methodist conference. Smith says the most rewarding experience to come from the last 31 years as county historian is the creation of the history center. Smith has been broome county historian since 1988 and city of binghamton historian since 1984. Smith has been broome county historian since 1988 and city of. If you have a dad sense of humor he will make you laugh. Broome county historian retiring after three decades on. Smith the broome county historian explains the history and heritage of the region surrounding the confluence of the susquehanna and chenango rivers. Smith and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. On the seamy side of the street share book recommendations.
This new book by the broome county historian and a retired local journalist pulls back. History of broome county, new york new york public library digital collections. Exhibit room of the broome county library from april through december. This is an abridgment of a chapter from gerald smith s book, sweeping across america. Looking for the perfect gift for the holidays, or any time of the year. He is the author of several books, including partners all. Oct 10, 2017 the binghamton rotary club invited broome county historian, gerald smith, to commemorate the citys 150th anniversary. Binghamton wbng in 1988 gerald smith was first appointed as broome county historian. In january 2019, i retired as county historian after 31 years, as city historian after 35 years, and left the broome county.
The history of smith county, tennessee 1987 edition open. 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. A pictorial history of greater binghamton, new york. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for gerald smith in binghamton, ny.
Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. For decades now youve known gerry smith as our broome county historian. History of broome county, new york nypl digital collections. 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. Smith gave a presentation on the interesting stories in the community, but. There were many interesting sessions but i wanted to share impressions of five particularly interesting and important themes. This new book by the broome county historian and a retired local journalist pulls back the curtain on murderers, corrupt politicians, illicit affairs, famous madams, and more. 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. Broome county historian retiring after three decades on the job. Hardcover fullcolor book by county historian roger luther and former county historian gerald smith. A collection of historical images from around broome county, provided by former county historian gerald smith. He taught at the university of memphis from 19881993.
Smith has been a fixture in local history for four decades. 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. The binghamton rotary club invited broome county historian, gerald smith, to commemorate the citys 150th anniversary. The tour was conducted by former broome county historian gerald smith. Luther to replace smith as broome county historian wivt. 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. Celebrating the centennial of the 1918 kentucky derby and exterminator features a number of artifacts from the collection of the broome county historical society.
George smith 31 august 1800 30 august 1868 was an english businessman, historian and theologian. A pictorial history of the greater binghamton area, and more on. This broome county family was steeped in american history. Smith will present that happened here that happened here. A talk this monday evening by gerald smith, the broome county historian, will be giving them fresh life. 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. Downtown binghamton ny in the ed brewer downtown binghamton ny in the 1970s ed brewer see more. 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. Gerald smith is the former broome county historian. The broome county local history and genealogy center is located on the second floor of the broome county public library.
Mysteries from the vault broome county artifacts and their. Smith, broome county historian every house has a story some are happy, some are sad, some are long, some are short. Log in once logged in, you can add biography in the database. Broome county, chenango county, civil war, cortland county, delaware county, gerald smith, roberson museum, susquehanna river, tioga county. 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. Lehman prize for distinguished service in new york history. Bruce dearstyne on the state history conference new york.
Broome county history historical landmarks of new york state. Gerald smith graduated from the chenango forks school district in 1973. The book even includes stories about the sensational aspects of human life like sex and porn. History of broome county 1885 edition open library. That happened here more saints and sinners from broome. A history of broome count, new york and the valley of opportunity. Broome county, new york genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. 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.
Lionel pincus and princess firyal map division, the new york public library. Its been nearly 40 years since a 23 year old smith was hired by what was the. Collier of binghamton, who was active in the whig party. An anthology of short biographies describing some of broom. Broome county historian gerald smith was chosen by the new york academy of history to receive the 2018 herbert h. Future culinary arts center reveals binghamtons past fox. In october of 2011 broome county historian gerald smith was glad to accept a gift from ann. 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. Join facebook to connect with gerald smith and others you may know. His purpose to give the tour was to inform the public of the history behind the people in the county at their gravestones. 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. A history of broome county, new york 9781578643394 by gerald r. Gerald smith, former broome county historian a long time in office, a long time coming.
That happened here more saints and sinners from broome county s history gerald r. History nineveh public library of colesville township. Charles page smith september 6, 1917 august 28, 1995, who was known by his middle name, was a u. Copies of books found in the familysearch catalog may be found in worldcat catalog and ordered. 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. It had been 45 years, and the new book, history of broome county. He was a founder and past president of the association of public historians of new york state.
Book covers saints, sinners and both in area history. Broome county historian gerald smith talks to host john burns jr. Sep 29, 2016 future culinary arts center reveals binghamtons past. A native of broome county, he graduated from broome community college and binghamton university where he received his masters in history. Mysteries from the vault broome county artifacts and. Colorful characters from broome county s history by gerald r.
A garden, bench, landscaping and other amenities continue to add to the county s smallest library in size. 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. More saints and sinners from broome county s history both with co author george basler. 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. Wild bill hickok, from broome county family to a dead. Books from broome county historical society youtube. History books celebrate regions influence, architecture. If you thought broome county was quiet and staid, its time to change your mind.
Smith was broome county historian and city historian for over 30 years. Artifacts and their stories from the collections of the broome county historical society. Roberson museum archives the new york history blog. Now retiring from his official role gerry plans to finish writing his 6th book while. How a broome county familys descendant became wild bill hickok. Hes understanding of circumstances and will work with you. Broome county historian and city of binghamton historian gerry smith is stepping out of both roles and into retirement. Guide to broome county, new york ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records. The new york academy of history has selected broome county historian gerald smith to receive the 2018 herbert h.
But the heart of the people of the community and the library staff and board continue to make this library large in size. Sean mcgee deputy historian broome county public library. Gerry smith to retire as broome county historian fox 40. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. We hope that when completed, the books readers will say, that happened here. 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. Broome county historian gives presentation to rotary club on. This is an abridgement of a chapter from this writers book, sweeping across america. Broome county historian gives presentation to rotary club.
Former broome county historian gives history lesson at. This book covers the prehistory of the area to 1988. Broome county history book in 1885 had its detractors and omissions. Smith celebrate broome county s bicentennial with the first full history of the area since 1924. Smith in 1988, newly appointed as the broome county historian. Hes off topic sometimes, yet manages to link the rant with the lecture. Mar 11, 2019 the history of smith county, tennessee by, 1987, curtis media corp. On the seamy side of the street goodreads share book. He is currently the curator of the civil war at roberson museum. Through the years the collection has continued to evolve. Move over gerry smith, theres a new history buff in town. County executive jason garnar announced today that he has selected roger luther. The broome county public library will host a presentation about some of the colorful characters from broome countys history. How a broome county, ny familys descendant became wild.
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