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Mister Buffalo River— The Environmental Advocacy of Stan Spisiak

We examine the environmental efforts of this unassuming Buffalo jeweler to reclaim the waterfront of the city he loved.
"A Cabbin of Bark": Joncaire's Magazine Royal

Three centuries ago, French traders established this small, but important site in what is now Lewiston.
Insights from an Iroquoian Village: Excavations from the Eaton Site

Over 17 summers, students and other volunteers worked with faculty from SUNY Buffalo State and SUNY Buffalo to excavate an Iroquoian site in West Seneca. Their results provide an excellent case study for the value of archaeology.
More Than a Store: West Seneca’s G&R Tackle Company

More than just an outdoor sports emporium, the history of this West Seneca company provides but a single example of a vanishing community institution.
Herman Grieb: Naturalist & Renowned Taxidermist

Herman Grieb, a renowned taxidermist, created a unique and enduring legacy. His works continue to appeal to hunters and nature-lovers.
The Life of Mary Jemison

The story of a helpless girl in violent circumstances continues to fascinate both young and old. Everyone in Western New York should know the heart-wrenching story of her endurance and adaptation to Indian life.
A Fisherman's View of the Buffalo Waterfront and Niagara River

Turn of the century fishing along the Niagara River.
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