The Danenhower collection contains a map of Jeannette Expedition, a chart of Melville’s Trace, and official documents of John Danenhower. Included in the collection are the papers of Sloan Danenhower, John’s son, which contain the minutes and constitution of Theta Pi fraternity of the United States Naval Academy.

Under Foster Brown's leadership, the number of students and the physical campus greatly expanded. Brown’s administration saw the opening of Lakeside residence and dining halls, notable academic buildings and Lee Hall’s physical plant (to power the expanding campus) that all lay the foundation for even more growth to come. Brown led the way to the addition of robust liberal arts programs at Oswego to broaden beyond the initial (but still important) teacher preparation focus.

Professional collection of Dr. Harvey M. Rice, fifth President of SUNY Oswego from 1947 to 1952. In the postwar years, the administration of Harvey M. Rice kickstarted a period of ambitious yet sustained growth that also began to turn Oswego into a residential campus. Buildings opened during the Rice administration included our first residence halls (Lonis and Moreland) and student union (in what is now Mackin). Among other noteworthy accomplishments, under Rice’s presidency, Oswego became a founding member of the SUNY system in 1948.

Papers of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, an American abolitionist, prohibitionist, prisoner of war and surgeon. She is the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor. Papers consist largely of photocopies of journal articles and nineteenth & twentieth century newspaper clippings. Also included are photographs representing the life of Mary Edwards Walker, bank book, commemorative silver spoon, commemorative stamp and two personal letters.

Papers of SUNY Oswego Philosophy Department faculty member Dr. Warren Steinkraus, a professor of religion and philosophy from 1964 to 1987. The papers reflect the varied and wide-ranging interests of Dr. Steinkraus. They include originals and copies of his prolific writings: essays, books, book chapters, editorials, letters to the editors, reports, correspondence, conference papers and speeches, and journal articles.

The papers consist of petitions, research and newspaper clippings relevant to the organization's actions to preserve and protect the ecology of Oswego.

The letter contains information on Afro-Americans in Oswego, New York, in the early 20th century.

Collection about the Fallbrook Recreation Center in Oswego, NY.

The First Presbyterian Church Records collection contains records, directories, scrapbooks, correspondences and bulletins mainly between two time periods, 1824 to 1916 and 1937 to 1985. The collection was compiled by Elizabeth Hallock and Marilyn Barach at different periods of time.

Papers reflective of Frederick Leighton's work as principal of Oswego High School from 1910-1920 and as Oswego Superintendent of Schools from 1920-1939.