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Special Collections and University Archives

Special Collections Display

Explore a curated selection of our diverse collections. This poster print display reflects an ongoing commitment to connecting the university, community, and visitors to our research collections through cultural heritage, shared stories, and scholarship. Access a PDF with descriptions and images from the Special Collections display. Below are a few

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Director’s Note

Welcome to Special Collections and University Archives, the division of Stony Brook University Libraries with a leading role in developing and preserving research collections at Stony Brook University. We are excited to launch our new website to enhance discovery and use of our collections of primary sources, rare books, historical maps,

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Contact

We are here to help! Special Collections and University Archives is committed to providing excellent educational and research opportunities to all.  Woodcut from Liber Chronicarum, 1493. Kristen J. Nyitray –  kristen.nyitray@stonybrook.edu Director, Special Collections and University ArchivesUniversity Archivist Associate Librarian Kristen J. Nyitray is Director of Special Collections and University Archives, and University

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About Us

Late XVth Century Vellum Illuminated Medieval Manuscript From the Collection of Otto F. Ege MISSIONSpecial Collections is committed to stewarding and preserving historical research materials that represent diverse histories and cultural heritages, including distinctive collections that document Long Island, New York. Through inclusive collection management practices and the strategic use

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New & Notable Collections

League of Red Cross Societies. The Red Cross Cookery Book. [Hong Kong]: Printed by South China Morning Post, 1919. Jacqueline M. Newman Chinese Cookbook Collection Senator Jacob K. Javits Collection “It is my hope and expectation that this collection of my official papers will be a stimulus for enterprising minds and

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Events

University Art Crawl Upcoming Events & Event Archive Events The current event calendar for the University Libraries can be accessed here. 2022 DATE: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 10am to 4pm EVENT: Culper Spy Day LOCATION: Various The 8th annual Culper Spy Day will be held on Saturday, September 10

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About the University Archives

Stony Brook Crew in Port Jefferson Harbor, c1963 From the University Archives Photograph Collection MISSION  The University Archives, a division of Stony Brook University Libraries preserve and provide access to collections that document the history of Stony Brook University.  SCOPE The University Archives collect university produced: published reports. class schedules

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Pat Events

2016 SBU’s Class of 1966 Visits Special CollectionsSBU’s class of 1966 visited Special Collections and University Archives on Saturday, June 4. As part of festivities for their 50th…Read more › Special Collections Spotlighted on AmericanAncestors.orgSpecial Collections is featured in The Weekly Genealogist on AmericanAncestors.org, a research portal by the New England

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News Highlights

Baker-Pisano American Art History Research Collection Open and Now Available for Research Learn about the happenings of Special Collections & University Archives. News about the University Libraries and older posts can be accessed here. 2019 5TH ANNUAL CULPER SPY DAY IS A REVOLUTIONARY HIT!Posted on September 16, 2019 by Kristen NyitraySpecial Collections participated in

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Dean of Libraries

July 1963 – July 1967: Roscoe Rouse (director) July 1, 1967 – July 1, 1972: Ruben Weltsch (director) July 1972 – February 1974: Joseph Gantner (acting director) March 1, 1974 – July 16, 1997: John Brewster Smith (dean and director) August 1, 1996 – December 18, 1999: Joseph J. Branin

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