Collection consists of records and memorabilia from the YMCA Buffalo Niagara (formerly the Young Men's Christian Association) dating from its inception in 1852.

The Elizabeth Dribben collection on Katharine Cornell contains papers and physical ephemera associated with Cornell's career and life, and Dribben's production of the documentary "Katharine Cornell: A Lady of the Theater."

The G. Thomas Pagnotta collection on Katharine Cornell contains items related to Katharine Cornell's career and legacy, including playbills, clippings, photographs, and audiovisual materials.