Institutions throughout the world are active in collecting and maintaining archives and special collections. Below is a brief list of resources to assist in locating and identifying archives and special collections during the research process.
New York City is home to a wide range of archives and special collections providing students with an abundance of rich resources to expand their scholarly work. What follows is a brief list of collections in New York City intended to introduce students to potential resources held within the area and is not intended as an exhaustive list.
While, much of the material held in Archives & Special Collections are often only available for in-person consultation many collections are working toward digitizing their holdings. Below is a brief list of Archives & Special Collections that provide digital access to portions of their holdings.
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