Author: Linda Reimer

Local History Photos & Newspaper: January 9, 2026

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Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

Our photos for this week come for the digital public domain collections of The Library of Congress (Photo 1) and The New York Public Library (Photos 2 & 3)

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Local History Photo 1: Map of Corning, N.Y. (1873)

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Local History Photo 2: Map of Steuben County, N.Y. (1891)

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Local History Photo 3: Map of Painted Post, N.Y. (1873)

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1926.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | January 9, 1926

1926.01.09 The Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Anniversary of Release of Have Twangy Guitar Will Travel  

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Today, January 9, 2026, is the sixty-eighth anniversary of the release of Duane Eddy’s classic first album, Have Twangy Guitar Will Travel (1958). 

Eddy was born in Corning on April 26, 1938, and his family resided at 389 East Second Street, just across Park Avenue from Denison Park, where he played as a boy.  

The cliff notes version of his story is that he and his family lived in our area, first in Corning, then in Bath and finally in Guyanoga, near Branchport, until he was 13-years-old and then they moved to Arizona, where he subsequently met his first producer Lee Hazlewood and kicked off his recording career. And while living in our area, he loved listening to music on the radio and first began playing the guitar. His twangy guitar playing was both pioneering and influential as nothing like it had been heard before. His guitar playing influenced countless subsequent generations of guitarists including George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty, Brian Setzer, Mark Knopfler and Marty Stuart among many others. 

He was elected to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, The Steuben County Hall of Fame in 2022, and a historic marker celebrating his life and music was unveiled in Corning in September 2025.  

In 2017, local media host & Corning Duane Eddy Circle member, Frank Acomb interviewed Eddy. And in the first ten minutes of the 47-minute interview, Eddy relayed a couple of great stories of his life as a boy living in our area. He remembered playing in Denison Park, discovering the guitar shortly after his family moved to Bath, and he offered a neat story of being allowed as boy, to walk across Park Avenue in Corning, to the corner store to pick up the Sunday newspaper. It is a cool interview, and it is wonderful to hear Eddy talk fondly about his younger days spent in New York State. Here is the link:  

 

And here is a link to stream the album Have Twangy Guitar Will Travel, which features the songs Cannon Ball, Ram Rod, Movin’ ‘N Groovin’ and Rebel Rouser among other great songs: 

 

Have a great day! 

Linda Reimer, SSCL 

Local History Photos & Newspaper: January 2, 2026

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Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: The Dickinson House, Corning, N.Y.

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Local History Photo 2: Market Street, Corning, N.Y. (Circa 1930s)

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Local History Photo 3: Third Street in Corning, New York

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1926.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | January 2, 2026

2026.01.02 The Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: December 26, 2025

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Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: A Winter Scene in the Southern Tier

This photo is part of the Isabel Walker Drake Collection

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Local History Photo 2: Another Winter Scene in the Southern Tier

This photo is part of the Isabel Walker Drake Collection.

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Local History Photo 3: A View of Corning from Spencer Hill

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | December 26, 1925

1925.12.26 The Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: December 19, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , , , , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: Sledding Down Pine Street (1900)

This photo is part of the Isabel Walker Drake Collection.

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Local History Photo 2: Hanging Out Together in Corning (Circa 1900)

This photo is part of the Isabel Walker Drake Collection; photo taken in 1888 or 1889.

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Local History Photo 3: Pine Street Square (Today Ceneterway Square, Corning) (Circa late 1800s)

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | December 19, 2025

1925.12.19 The Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: December 12, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , , , , , , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: A View of Painted Post

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Local History Photo 2: Harvey Lounsbury (Circa 1918)

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Local History Photo 3: Isabel Walker Drake (Circa early 1900s)

This photo is part of the Isabel Walker Drake Collection.

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | December 12, 1925

1925.12.12 The Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: December 5, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , , , , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photos 1 – 3: Showing The Local Lumber Industry in the Pre-Automobile Days

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | December 5, 1925

1925.12.05 The Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: November 28, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

Just a quick library hours-of-operation note, the library is closed for carpet cleaning on Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29. We will re-open on Monday, December 1 at our usual time of 9:00 a.m.

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Local History Photo 1: Intersection of Pine and Market Streets, Corning, N.Y.

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Local History Photo 2: Corning Free Academy Girl’s Basketball Team (1923)

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Local History Photo 3: Corning Free Academy Basketball Team

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | November 28, 1925

1925.11.28 The Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: November 21, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: Crystal City Band in Front of City Hall

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Local History Photo 2: Corning Glass Works, Corning, New York (Circa 1930)

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Local History Photo 3:  Denison Park, Corning, N.Y.

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | November 21, 1925

1925.11.21 The Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: November 14, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: Market Street in Corning During The Centennial Parade (1948)

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Local History Photo 2: Lincoln Trust Float on Market Street in Corning During The Centennial Parade (1948)

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Local History Photo 3: Market Street During the Centennial Parade with the Baron Steuben Building in the Background (1948)

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | November 14, 1925

1925.11.14 the Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.