There are several books in the library specifically looking at archaeology in NY state. You can also use the WorldCat catalog to find additional books, especially those on specific artifacts found at the site like glass bottles or tobacco pipes.
Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Domestic Site Archaeology in New York State by 
Archeology in the Adirondacks by 
Tales of Gotham, Historical Archaeology, Ethnohistory and Microhistory of New York City by 
The African Burial Ground in New York City by 
People, Places, and Material Things: Historical Archaeology of Albany, New York by Woodlawn Park
This page is for students doing archaeological fieldwork in Northwoods (formerly the estate Woodlawn Park).
Maps
Special Collections has several maps of Woodlawn Park that have been digitized.
Historical Newspapers
Remember that when searching in historical newspaper databases to use the date limiter. Also, think about your search terms and the terminology that would have been used at the time period you are searching.
19th Century Books, Pamphlets, and Catalogs
The Internet Archive is an online repository where libraries and other institutions have scanned and uploaded materials that are in the public domain. This can be a great resource for helping to identify artifacts or trying to get more information about how items were used. Here are just a few examples of what can be found. Remember to use the date limiter when searching the Internet Archive.
Records for People
The library has access to Ancestry that allows you to search for records of people from sources like the US Census, city directories, marriage and death directories, etc. The more information you can include about an individual like their name, birth year, location, etc. the easier it will be to locate the correct person and their records.
