Dr. Robert Chiles

Research Associate, history 


 

Dr. Robert Chiles became a Research Associate in History with the New York State Museum in 2021.  He is co-editor of New York History, a member of the editorial board of The Hudson River Valley Review, and the host of "Empire State Engagements."  Dr. Chiles has written numerous pieces on New York State history, including in his first book, The Revolution of '28: Al Smith, American Progressivism, and the Coming of the New Deal, which was published in 2018 by Cornell University Press; as well as in articles for Environmental History, the Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, New York History, and op-eds for Newsday, the New York Daily News, and the Albany Times Union.    

Empire State Engagements, https://www.empirestateengagements.com/, is a long-form interview program created and hosted by Dr. Robert Chiles.  It features conversations with historians of all aspects of New York State.  This program is presented in partnership with the New York State Museum. 

Publications

2010

A. Lynch 2010, Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report of PIN 8145.17.121, Route 211 over Wallkill River, Town of Montgomery, Orange County, New York. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York

2009

C. Rieth, A. Lynch, M.S. LoRusso 2009, Cultural Resource Pre-Reconnaissance and Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 3104.18.101/BIN 4045180, Route 298, Bear Street, City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York
C. Rieth, A. Lynch, J. Ross, V. Schmitt 2009, Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 3501.52.101, Sentinel Heights Road over Interstate 81, Town of Onondaga County, New York. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York

2008

A. Lynch, V. Schmitt 2008, Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 2018.97.121, Route 28, Town of Arietta, Hamilton County, New York. . Presented at the ,,
T. Thomas, A. Lynch, L. Xinakes, J. Sopko, S. Sobik 2008, Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey and Site Examination Report of 1740 to 1759 Fortified French Windmill, British Hut, Late Woodland and French Hut Site.. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York
D. Staley, A. Lynch, S. Moragne, J. Ross 2008, Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 2004.08.121, Route 51, First Street to Village Boundary, Village of Illion, Town of German Flatts, Herkimer County, New York.. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York

2007

C. Rieth, A. Lynch, M.S. LoRusso 2007, Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 8754.76.121, Ravensdale Parkway over Sawmill Bridge, Westchester County, New York. . Presented at the ,, Albany, New York