Joan Spence

Harlem Valley Pathways (Images of America Images of America) Joan Spence

The residents of Harlem Valley have shaped both the history

and culture of our nation with bravery and integrity. Quakers in

the Harlem Valley stood firm against slavery, and the Amenia

Conference, organized by Joel Spingarn, strengthened the NAACP.

The Harlem Valley served as a transportation center, linking New

England to the west, and was also a major supplier of iron ore in the

eighteenth century. Well known for their educational endeavors, the

residents of Harlem Valley established one of the oldest libraries in

the state of New York.

The images in this collection were made available through the

efforts of many groups in the Harlem Valley area, including the

historical societies of North East, Little Nine Partners, Amenia,

Dover, Dutchess County, and Pawling and Quaker Hill. Join Joyce

Ghee and Joan Spence for a remarkable trip down memory lane

to the wonders of the Harlem Valley. This historic collection of

images will serve as a valuable tool in discovering and understanding

the area's history as well as appreciating its beauty. Harlem Valley

Pathways is sure to be enjoyed for generations to come.