Map of Suffolk County from An Atlas of the State of New York, 1829 From the Map Collection at Special Collections Special Collections curates maps and atlases depicting Long Island and New York State dating back to the seventeenth century. Holdings for the map and atlas collections can be located

Research in the archives: a sampling of the diverse books, articles, papers, and films with published acknowledgements of the collections and research assistance provided by Special Collections and University Archives.  Shorter, Edward, and Max Fink. The Madness of Fear:A History of Catatonia. NewYork: Oxford University Press, 2018. Altstatt, Alison. “Remembering the

Rights & Permissions Special Collections reproduces material upon request to the extent that physical condition and rights permit.  The department does not retain intellectual rights or copyright to a majority of its collections.  It is the sole responsibility of the user to investigate the rights status of any given work

Documenting & Preserving the History of the Culper Spy Ring Letter signed as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, Headquarters, Westpoint on September 24, 1779. 1779 Letter Letter signed as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, to Major Benjamin Tallmadge, Headquarters, Bergen County on

The depth and uniqueness of the materials housed in Special Collections and University Archives offer vast opportunities for scholarship and support a wide range of disciplines. The department is particularly recognized for its growing and comprehensive Long Island Collection, which includes maps, manuscripts, pamphlets, newspapers, and ephemera dating back to

Note: The application process is competitive.  Internship opportunities for 2024 are filled. Internship opportunities in other areas of the University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives has a leading role in developing research collections at Stony Brook University.  We are committed to providing excellent research experiences and learning opportunities. The

JORDAN YANG Stony Brook University, History MajorInternship: Fall 2022 “Interning at the Special Collections was one of the most meaningful and fulfilling experiences of my Stony Brook career so far. As a student with a keen interest in history, I had the opportunity to explore the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of a

Starting Your Research Special Collections and University Archives has incredibly diverse, historical, and unique primary and secondary sources. At this time, there is no single portal to search across the collections. However, we have put great effort into arranging and describing collections to enhance discoverability through our website and catalog. 

Students in EGL/HUI 333 study the papers of Pietro di Donato, 2019. Instructors are encouraged to integrate special collections in assignments. Below are a few ways the University Libraries foster student learning and engagement with primary sources. Online Tutorial The online tutorial Using Primary Sources in Research introduces students to concepts

Special Collections and University Archives follows the best practices set forth by the ACRL/RBMS Guidelines For Interlibrary and Exhibition Loan of Special Collections Materials. These guidelines adhere to and complement the American Library Association (ALA) Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)/Society of American