The Starr Library has assisted The Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Learn more about conducting genealogical and local history research at Starr Library here. 

Our research center houses a large collection of books and resources including:

• Church and cemetery records

• Genealogies, in both book and CD form

• Abstracts of wills, marriages, and deaths

• Notebooks compiled by respected historians and genealogists

• Surname and building resource files

• Books on the history of Rhinebeck and the surrounding area

There are also a number of resources available on microfilm. A microfilm reader provides the ability to print, scan, and save the images. Available items include:

• The Rhinebeck Gazette (1842 – 1990)

• State and federal Census information

• Rare documents of local and national interest 

In addition to all of the above, the collection also houses over a thousand maps drawn by Frank Teal, Rhinebeck surveyor during the early part of the 20th century. An index of these maps can be found here.