This article originally appeared on the New York State Archives Partnership Trust website.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our esteemed colleague from the NYS Education Department’s Office of Cultural Education, which includes the New York State Museum, State Library, and State Archives. Steve served as Senior Historian in the State Museum for almost forty-three years before retiring in 2013. One of his most significant achievements included the creation of a groundbreaking historical database that chronicles the history of Albany and its inhabitants from the 1600s to the early 1800s. The project, known as The Colonial Albany Social History Project, originated in 1981 with the aim of exploring pre-industrial community life through the study of over 16,000 diverse individuals who resided in Albany during its foundational years. Additionally, Steve helped establish the Conference on New York State History and was a huge advocate of public history. Donations made in memory of Steve will benefit joint outreach programs between the State Museum and the Trust. Read more...
