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 the folders with brief descriptions of their contents. Use
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, East Balcony, Melville Library September 16, 2017 from 9am to
Hours By Appointment: Monday to Friday, 10:30am to 4pm Contact For research assistance and to schedule an appointment, please contact: Kristen J. Nyitray Associate Librarian Director, Special Collections and University Archives University Archivist E: kristen.nyitray@stonybrook.edu P: 631-632-7119 F: 631-632-1829 Mailing Address: Special Collections and University Archives Frank
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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. Coming Soon. II. Books, Maps, and other Published Materials: Search
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 in the main reading room or in the Special Collections
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 on publication before beginning their research. Please note that no
