Finding aids are guides to the collections of papers and records housed in the Special Collections & University Archives. These guides provide historical or biographical information about the creator of the records, describe the organization of the materials, and list…

  Image (above): “Alice’s Evidence.” Illustration by Salvador Dali. Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. New York: Maecenas Press-Random House, 1969. Image: Culper Spy Day open house, 2016. Ongoing Exhibition: “Highlights from Special Collections and University Archives” Location: Second Floor,…

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I. Manuscripts and Papers: Search Finding Aids   “Finding aid” is the archival term for a guide to a collection. It includes descriptive information and may also include an inventory of the items that are contained within a collection.  …

Faculty and instructors at Stony Brook University are encouraged to incorporate primary source materials from Special Collections and University Archives into the curriculum.   Collaborating on assignment design and other consultation services are available.   Class sessions can be scheduled…

Rights & Permissions Special Collections reproduces material upon request to the extent that physical condition and copyright permits. All requests require completion of a registration form. Researchers who plan the eventual publication of their work should inquire as to restrictions…