Roy Latham’s Journals

Legendary naturalist and Orient native son Roy Latham spent decades examining the natural world of Long Island’s North Fork, amassing what’s thought to be the most extensive natural history collection ever assembled by one individual. In 2023, Latham’s daughter Diana donated her father’s papers to OHS.

Almost immediately thereafter, OHS Honorary Board Member John Holzapfel commenced the enormous task of organizing and transcribing the voluminous material, which is comprised of thousands of pages of Latham’s writings, including his Journal (1902-1978), correspondence, field notes, and more.

Click here to view the Journals.

Although OHS buildings and exhibitions are now closed for the season, staff may be available Monday thru Friday to open the doors and give tours.

If interested, please call the office at 631-323-2480 for more information.

We’re pleased to announce that…

OHS won a Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) Award for Excellence for our 1776 Digital Tapestry program!

OHS has been named

the North Fork’s Best History Center for 2024 by The Northforker !