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Medicinal Recipe Book
Book of herbal remedies
"Aid for our Seniors"
On the editorial page of the March 19, 1955 Saratogian
Interview with Melissa Deutsch
Melissa Deutsch is a veteran middle school social studies educator with over 28 years of experience in the Suburban Council schools. She currently teaches 7th grade at Maple Avenue Middle School in the Saratoga Springs City School…
Interview with Barry Pritzker
Barry Pritzker joined Skidmore’s Advancement team in 2000 as the institution’s first Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. In this interview, he discusses the multifaceted background that gave him the writing skills, humanistic perspective,…
Cabo San Lucas
Photographer Lauren Goldfarb delves into the authenticity of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico through a nature series that focuses on the raw beauty of a place devoid of its human inhabitants. This piece contrasts the typical representation of Cabo San Lucas…
Skidmore Student Reveals Two Year Archiving Project of Senior Center
An article describing Phoebe Radcliffe's presentation of the 60 Years Young archive project and video at the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga on May 5, 2017. The project is the culmination of a two year collaboration between MDOCS and the Center…
Interview with Bill Fox
Bill Fox was a member of Skidmore’s sociology faculty from 1976 to 2011. During his 35 years of service to the College, he was a valued teacher in his discipline and much appreciated mentor to many junior colleagues. He chaired the Sociology,…
Interview with Jill Sweet
Jill Sweet intended to be a dancer, but her work with native Americans to learn about their dance turned into an interest in cultural anthropology which she studied at the University of New New Mexico before coming to Skidmore in 1981. In this…
Interview with Susan J. Bender
Susan Bender, was a faculty member in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work from 1982-2010 and also served as Associate Dean of the Faculty from 1998-2002. In this interview she covers her academic background in archeology; being…
Interview with Tom Davis
Tom Davis, was Sidmore’s Chaplain from 1966-1996. In this interview he discusses his role in responding to student needs created by broad sociopolitical changes in the U.S., including religion, abortion rights, and alcohol education. In addition, he…
Interview with Lynne Gelber
Lynne Gelber, was at the college from 1966-2002 as a faculty and later chair of the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department (now World Languages and Literatures). In this interview she discusses establishing the first Skidmore-run study abroad…
Interview with Deborah Fernandez
Debra Fernandez began at Skidmore in 1990 after working in dance and theater in New York City and, for many years, at the Briansky summer dance program in Saratoga. She served as teacher, choreographer, performance director and Dance Department…
Interview with Tom Denny
Tom Denny grew up in Pittsburgh and received his graduate degree at the Eastman School of Music. He arrived at Skidmore in 1982 and spent his entire career in the Music Department, serving as department chair for a number of years. He experienced…
Interview with Susan Kress
Susan Kress joined Skidmore’s English faculty in 1975 and retired in 2013. During her years at Skidmore she served as chair of the English Department, chair of 3 major college committees, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Acting President…
Interview with Robert (Bob) Mahoney
Robert P. Mahoney was a professor of biology at Skidmore from 1964 to 1994, with interests centering on microbiology, electron microscopy, and bioethics. He also was instrumental starting Skidmore’s tradition of support for the Red Cross, launching…
Downtown Saratoga Springs Parking Map
Map of Parking Downtown Saratoga Springs
Railroads grew with Saratoga Springs
Architecture is the direct result of the growth of a city. Each structure built in Saratoga Springs is a response to the changing economy and the expansion of a city.
Safe route to school for Spa bicyclists
Families with students at Geyser Elementary School will be able to walk or ride bikes to school starting next spring.
Trailways Alters Route Of Buses for Saratoga
Adirondack Trailways has rerouted its buses from Hamilton Street to Broadway, in response to a warning by the public safety department that the use of Hamilton Street is illegal.
Pay to park sparks outcry in Saratoga
Instituting paid parking during a severe recession in this successful but seasonal downtown wil leither remake or destroy it, depending on who you ask. Some fear businesses will be harmed.
CDTA revamps Saratoga County routes
Plan increases buses to Wilton, maintains service to apartments.
Newsletter to CDTA Customers
Letter to CDTA customers explaining the new Navigator system and benefits; its a plastic smart card with more security for transportation
Misc. PDF documents from Saratoga Springs Historian's computer
Colletion of PDF documents
Misc. PDF documents from Saratoga Springs Historian's paper files
Collection of PDF documents
Interview with Philip Glotzbach
Phil Glotzbach, Skidmore president from 2003-2020, grew up in the mid-west, received his undergraduate degree in philosophy from Notre Dame and his Ph.D from Yale in 1972. After years as a professor in the philosophy department at Denison, he became…
Life History of George Koshuta
a life history of George Koshuta that reflects on his experiences as a human being, an athlete, an observer of political history, and a banker.
Interview with Seth Cohen
Seth Cohen is a retired high school science teacher from the Troy City Schools. He spent 33 years in the classroom as an educator and labor leader. He holds a BA in Geology from SUNY Geneseo and a Masters from SUNY Albany. As President of the Troy…
Interview with Ruth McAdams
Ruth M. McAdams is a Senior Teaching Professor in the English Department at Skidmore College, where she has taught courses in literature and writing since 2017. She is a scholar of Victorian literature with a PhD from the University of Michigan. She…
Interview with Donald Daley
This Oral History is a retelling of World War II Veteran Donald Daleys life from the man himself. He recounts his childhood, his first job, enlisting for the war with friends and his later life.
Interview with Sandie Carner-Shafran
I worked for 38 years for the Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex Boces as a Teacher Aide and then a Certified Teaching Assistant. I recently retired and currently serve on the Executive Board of my Local union as the Labor Ambassador & Co-Chair of our…
