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Archives and Special Collections: About Us

Mission

The Archives and Special Collections division of the Brooklyn College Library acquires, preserves, and provides access to the records of enduring value that document the Brooklyn College community and the Borough of Brooklyn, as well as the papers and memorabilia of individuals who have national and social importance. 

 

Contact Us

Telephone: 718-951-5346

Email: specialcollections@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Brooklyn College Archives, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Hours and Appointments

The Archives is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Please email us to schedule an appointment. Note: Due to technical difficulties regarding email migration, please call us at 718-951-5346 to schedule an appointment. 

 

Reference Inquiries

If you have a question regarding our archival collections, please send us an email. Currently, we cannot predict response times since we have limited staff on campus.  Your patience is greatly appreciated. 

Digital Collections

Related Links

Current Exhibit - Years of Hardship

Our new exhibit examines the rise and fall of Italian colonialism in the Horn of Africa through the lives of individual Ethiopians, Eritreans, and Italians.

 

Exhibition Schedule

May 2023/Fall 2023

“Magisterial Feminae: How Women Who Studied the Ancient World Innovated Brooklyn College, the Latin Greek Institute, and Beyond.” 

Coloring Books

Download our coloring books.