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An Apostle of Charity and Father of the Fatherless: Venerable Nelson Baker

The centennial of Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica provides an opportunity to examine the life of Father Nelson Baker.

Nikola Tesla Changed Civilization. . . And It Started in Western New York

We mark the centennial of the first large-scale electrical transmission using alternating current with a look back at the man who made it possible.

Old Photo Album: Celebrating Western New York's Hispanic Heritage / Celebrando la herencia hispana en el Oeste de Nueva York

The Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York shares images, past and present, of our region's rich Hispanic culture.

Mr. George K. Arthur: 1933 - 2020

We remember this pillar of Buffalo’s African American community with a series of personal recollections.

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Stanley Novelty Company & Dyngus Day

The traditional Dyngus Day ritual of drenching a young woman with water is shown in this circa 1930s postcard, printed by the Stanley Novelty Co. of Buffalo. Read about the Stanley Novelty Co. in our web exclusive.

Her Executive Ability: Challenging Gender Norms at the Pan American Exposition

The Board of Women Directors at the Pan Am used their power and social standing to overtly claim public space for women and challenge traditional Victorian gender norms.

President Millard Fillmore's Dilemma of War, Peace and Slavery: The Case of Daniel, 1851

Ignoring the cries for human rights and basic human decency, President Millard Fillmore opted to support the Fugitive Slave Act in an attempt to prevent civil war and preserve the Union.

Echoes From Chloe: John Graves Simcoe and the Upper Canada Slave Act, 1793

Sold like a draft animal in 1793, Chloe Cooley's horrific ordeal set into motion a series of events that would eventually result in the elimination of slavery in British North America.

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