Stony Brook Train Station, 1905, Robert M. Emery Long Island Rail Road Collection
Spy Letters, Rare Books and More! Learn about Special Collections and University Archives at our open house on Wednesday, October 21 from 12-2 p.m. On display will be a selection of the university’s rare books, documents, photographs, and maps in celebration of American Archives Month and New York Archives Week, featuring:
Spy letters written by George Washington during the American Revolution – A history of the world published in 1493 – One of the first maps depicting Long Island as an island – Photographs of Stony Brook’s original train station. View an online gallery of images in SBU Happenings.
This event is free and open to the public. Please email kristen.nyitray@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-7119 for more information.
Location:
West Campus – Frank Melville Jr. Library (View Map)
Room: Special Collections/Archives, Room E-2320 (second floor)
100 Nicolls Road
Main Entrance
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Phone: 631-632-7119
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