Monthly Archives: August 2018

Digging in the Southampton Stacks, Book 3: A. A. Milne’s First Plays

A.A. Milne (1882-1956) is an English author who is best known as the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh. Deep in the Southampton Stacks, however, hides an example of Milne’s earlier work. Milne’s First Plays was published in 1919, a transitional period of

Posted in About Us, Southampton

Special Collections to Participate in 4th Annual Culper Spy Day

Celebrate “Culper Spy Day: Our Revolutionary Story” with Special Collections on Saturday, September 15! A collaboration of more than 25 local institutions and organizations, an activity-filled day of community events will highlight the amazing history behind George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring.

Posted in History, Library Outreach, Special Collections & University Archives

Temporary Noise Disruptions in Health Sciences Library

Starting Monday, August 13th, 2018, the Health Sciences Library will undergo a partial structural repair which is anticipated to last 2-3 weeks. During this time, there may be periods of loud noise and some disruptions in study areas. We appreciate

Posted in Health Sciences Library

Music Library Collection Highlight: Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 16

Edvard Grieg’s (1843-1907) Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, op. 16 is one of the most popular works of its kind in the history of classical music.  Composed in 1868, it is his only completed concerto (there are sketches for a

Posted in About Us, Melville Library, Music, Music Library

Librarians Recognized for Outstanding Service to SBU Senate

Librarians Claudia McGivney, Head of Academic Engagement, and Bob Tolliver, Head of Science & Engineering, were recently recognized for their outstanding service to the Stony Brook University Senate committees.   Claudia McGivney serves as a library representative on the SPD

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Travel Channel’s “Mysteries at the Museum” Series Features Spy Letter

The Travel Channel’s popular series “Mysteries at the Museum” featured Special Collections‘ 1779 George Washington letter in this week’s new episode, in a segment about the Culper Spy Ring. A production team and film crew visited Special Collections last November

Posted in History, Library Outreach, Manuscripts, Special Collections & University Archives