Stony Brook University Libraries announce receiving the archive of the Citizen’s Committee for a Fire Island National Seashore. This grassroots campaign, led by Maurice Barbash and Irving Like in the 1960s, thwarted Robert Moses’ plan to build a highway through…
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SBU Receives Historical Collection Documenting the Founding of the Fire Island National Seashore
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Culper Spy Day Re-cap 2024
The 10th annual Culper Spy Day was held on Saturday, September 7 in Setauket, Stony Brook, and other locations across Long Island. Special Collections welcomed visitors from the SBU and surrounding communities with an open house showcasing its 1779 spy…
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Save the Date: 10th Annual Culper Spy Day on Saturday, September 7, 2024
Spies do exist in the archive! Visit Special Collections during the 10th Annual Culper Spy Day on Saturday, September 7 from 11am to 2pm. On view will be an original 1779 letter from George Washington to spymaster Benjamin Tallmadge about…
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Spring 2024 Art Crawl Recap
On Wednesday, March 27, students, faculty/staff, and community members joined the Art Crawl, experiencing an exciting and diverse array of art and collections in five exhibitions across Stony Brook University’s west campus. Stops included the Charles B. Wang Center, Zuccaire Galley, Latin…
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#SBUGivingDay is Here! Support SBU Libraries in Digitizing Dan’s Papers
Make a difference TODAY! Support SBU Libraries on Wednesday, March 27 during #SBUGivingDay to digitize the Dan’s Papers archive — the East End of Long Island’s iconic weekly lifestyle publication — that was gifted to Stony Brook University by the…
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Join Us on the Art Crawl: Wednesday March 27 from 12pm to 3pm
Don’t miss these free guided tours of campus galleries! The spring 2024 Art Crawl will be held on Wednesday, March 27 from 12pm to 3pm. Registration for the Art Crawl is not required, and you can join us at any…
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In Remembrance: Library Colleagues Susan White and Eileen Phoel
As 2023 comes to end, SBU Libraries honor the memories of two library colleagues that passed away this year: Susan White and Eileen Phoel. Susan White’s career at SBU Libraries spanned more than three decades, from 1985 to 2016. Known…
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SBU Libraries Celebrate 60 Years of Knowledge, Innovation, and Community
On Friday, December 1, 2023, Stony Brook University Libraries celebrated a momentous occasion: the 60th anniversary of the Melville Library. The event, brimming with intellectual discussions, historical revelations, and a touch of nostalgia, celebrated the library’s rich heritage and its…
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Celebrate SBU Libraries with Us on Friday, December 1!
Join us on Friday, December 1 to celebrate Stony Brook University Libraries and the 60th anniversary of the Melville Library! We are hosting a panel discussion that will delve into the transformation of our libraries over the past 60 years. Reception to…
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Save the Date: Celebrate SBU Libraries with Us!
Join us on Friday, December 1 from 1-3pm to celebrate Stony Brook University Libraries and the 60th anniversary of the Melville Library! We are hosting a panel discussion that will delve into the transformation of our libraries over the past 60…
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