Special Collections profiles researchers that have consulted collections in the department. David Purificato is a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Stony Brook University, where he previously earned a B.A. and M.A. in History. My name is David Purificato and I am a Ph.D. student in the Department of
The University Libraries is proud to sponsor a series of free lectures and conversations with Stony Brook faculty and visiting authors. Events will be held from 1-2 p.m. the Special Collections Seminar, room E-2340 (second floor), Melville Library. Click here to RSVP and to learn more about the programs and guest
Special Collections and University Archives is currently featured on News 12’s “Long Island’s Hidden Past.” Hosted by journalist Danielle Campbell, the series showcases collections and repositories that preserve our region’s shared history. Featured in the segment are letters authored by General George Washington that document activities of the Culper Spy
Special Collections profiles researchers that have consulted collections in the department. Derek Stadler is the Library Web Services Coordinator and E-Reserve Manager at the City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College. My name is Derek Stadler and I am currently employed at CUNY’s Borough of Manhattan Community College as
This November marks the 150th anniversary of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson). Located in Special Collections is a limited, oversized portfolio edition (47 cm.) of the literary work. Housed in a custom clamshell box, it features vivid and vibrant illustrations by artist Salvador Dalí. Published
Constantia Constantinou, Dean of University Libraries, and Kristen Nyitray, Head of Special Collections and University Archives, and University Archivist, were among the guests invited by Assemblyman Steve Englebright for a special meeting with Speaker of the New York State Assembly and SBU graduate, Carl E. Heastie on Wednesday, October 20,
Spy Letters, Rare Books and More! Learn about Special Collections and University Archives at our open house on Wednesday, October 21 from 12-2 p.m. On display will be a selection of the university’s rare books, documents, photographs, and maps in celebration of American Archives Month and New York Archives Week,
Students in professor Douglas Pfeiffer’s EGL 494 course, “English Honors Practicum: Research” recently transcribed a rare manuscript, documenting slavery on Long Island in 1798. The contract, for the sale of a “Negro lad by the name of Jack” in Southampton, Long Island, New York, is dated March 21, 1798. “Jack,” aged 17
Special Collections profiles researchers that have consulted collections in the department. Stony Brook University graduate Matthew M. Montelione earned his M.A. in History and is currently a research assistant to professor Dr. Jennifer Anderson. My name is Matthew M. Montelione. I was born and raised in Suffolk County. In 2011, I
Special Collections and University Archives hosted an open house on Friday, September 25, 2015. The event began with a presentation that highlighted the department’s collections, curatorial activities, outreach and engagement initiatives, and teaching partnerships. A viewing of the university’s rare books, manuscripts, and maps followed in the reading room, and
