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Dr. Daniel Thomas Moran Donates Autographed Books and Archival Materials

  Special Collections of the University Libraries has received a donation of autographed books – literature and poetry – and archival materials, from Stony Brook University alumnus Dr. Daniel Thomas Moran. His series of donations over the past eight years include his own published and unpublished manuscripts, and more than 350

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Dr. Jacqueline M. Newman Donates Rare and Unique Research Collections

Dr. Jacqueline M. Newman recently made another significant gift of books, magazines, and audio-visual materials to Special Collections. Stony Brook University Libraries is extremely honored to have the Jacqueline  M. Newman Chinese Cookbook Collection, a historically significant, specialized research collection comprised of more than 4,000 books, and hundreds of more unique items that

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In Memoriam: Craig Harmon, Technology Pioneer and Supporter of SBU Libraries

Stony Brook University Libraries is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Craig Harmon, a leader in technology and the AIDC industry (automatic identification and data capture). Mr. Harmon recently selected the AIDC 100 Archives at Stony Brook University as the repository for his vast personal collection of papers, original writings, and artifacts. “The

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May 7 Lecture and Food Tasting

“The Chinese in the United States: Their Early Cookbooks and Restaurants” Thank you for your interest. Due to popular demand, we have reached the maximum capacity for food tasting. You are welcome to register for the lecture, but the food tasting is sold out. Register for lecture only here.  Lecture by

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Daniel and Karen Moran Pledge Major Gift to Special Collections

Dr. Daniel T. Moran and Karen Moran: Why We Made a Planned Gift to Stony Brook After pledging a residuary bequest that states the Morans will leave a portion of their estate to the University’s Department of Special Collections, Dr. Daniel Moran reflects on his family’s gift to Stony Brook

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“Greetings from Fire Island” Airs on WLIW October 31

Greetings from Fire Island, a documentary researched and written by Frank Turano, a research assistant professor in Stony Brook University’s Department of Ecology and Evolution, will air October 31 at 10 pm on WLIW21.  Segments of the documentary were filmed in the Melville Library. The film is part of WLIW’s program “Long Island

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When Games Went Click: The Story of Tennis for Two

Created in 1958 by American physicist William A. Higinbotham for visitors at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)  in Upton, NY, Tennis for Two is pivotal in the history of video games. The documentary “When Games Went Click: The Story of Tennis for Two” chronicles the development of the game and its re-creation, currently underway

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Presentation of the Library of Congress Anniversary Book: Explorers, Emigrants, Citizens: A Visual History of the Italian American Experience

Presentation of the Library of Congress‑Anniversary Book on Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m.: Explorers, Emigrants, Citizens: A Visual History of the Italian American Experience with co‑author Mario B. Mignone (Stony Brook University). On Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m., Dr. Mignone  and a guest panel will discuss the Italian American

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Two Members of the University Libraries Honored for Excellence by SUNY

Sixteen members of Stony Brook University’s faculty and staff received 2013 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence. The Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence are presented annually, providing system-wide recognition for consistently superior professional achievement and encouraging the ongoing pursuit of excellence. Lynn Toscano, of Special Collections and University Archives, and Kathleen Maxheimer, of Research

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