Blog Archives

Special Collections Featured in “The Way of Tea in Asia” Exhibition

Books from the Jacqueline M. Newman Chinese Cookbook Collection, part of Special Collections of the University Libraries, are featured in the exhibition “The Way of Tea in China” from September 7 through December 10, 2017 in the Charles B. Wang Center Skylight

Posted in Asian and Asian American Studies, Events, Library Outreach, Special Collections & University Archives

Fall 2017 Art Crawls

Art Crawls unite Stony Brook University’s galleries through a series of free, guided tours led by expert curators. The University Libraries will be participating in the September and November Art Crawls. Join in at any point on the tours!   THURSDAY,

Posted in Art, Arts & Humanities, Events, Library Outreach, Southampton, Special Collections & University Archives

Special Collections to Participate in 3rd Annual Culper Spy Day

Celebrate “Culper Spy Day: Our Revolutionary Story” with us on Saturday, September 16! A collaboration of more than 15 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

Registration Open: Long Island Naval History in Wartime

Journalist, author, and historian Bill Bleyer will present “Long Island Naval History in Wartime, with an emphasis on World War I” on Thursday, October 19, 2017.   Mr. Bleyer will discuss the sinking of the San Diego, the only American

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

Conserving History: Setauket Land Deed, 1752

A rare 1752 Long Island land deed, from the papers of the Childs and Lockwood families, was recently professionally conserved. The collection of Eversley Childs (1867-1953) and family members, who resided in Crane Neck, Village of Old Field, NY, New York

Posted in History, Special Collections & University Archives

SBU’s Class of ’67 Visits Special Collections and University Archives

On Saturday, June 3, graduates of SBU’s class of 1967 visited Special Collections and University Archives as part of festivities for their 50th class reunion. Alums attended an open house that featured an exhibit of photographs, newspapers, yearbooks, and artifacts from

Posted in Library Outreach, Special Collections & University Archives

University Archives to Host SBU’s Class of 1967

SBU’s class of 1967 will visit Special Collections and University Archives on Saturday, June 3 as part of festivities for their 50th Alumni Reunion. Attendees will explore Stony Brook University’s unique history through an exhibit of photographs, newspaper articles, and artifacts specific

Posted in Special Collections & University Archives

Graduate Student Publications Highlight Special Collections

Congratulations to graduate students David Purificato and Nicole Shaw for their research publications on two rare books from Special Collections.   David Purificato, a Ph.D. candidate in Stony Brook University’s Department of History conducted research on Special Collections’ specific copy

Posted in Special Collections & University Archives

Special Collections Acquire Childs and Lockwood Family Papers

Special Collections has acquired an important local history collection. The papers of Eversley Childs (1867-1953) and family members, who resided in Crane Neck, Village of Old Field, NY, New York City, and Greenwich, CT, were donated by Childs’ great-granddaughter, Wendy

Posted in History, Manuscripts, New and Notable, Special Collections & University Archives

Special Collections Features Poetry Archives

In honor of National Poetry Month, Special Collections is featuring several of its distinctive poetry archives. From manuscript drafts to published books, all are welcome to explore Stony Brook University Libraries’ unique literary works that celebrate “poetry’s vital place in our

Posted in Arts & Humanities, Special Collections & University Archives, Writing and Literature