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This list presents a selection of archives in New York. For information on archives within the Columbia University system, the New York Public Library (NYPL), or the State University of New York (SUNY) system please see the boxes below. Many public libraries or towns may also have archival collections related to local history. If you know of an archive in New York that you think should be added to the list please send us an e-mail.
- Civil Rights Movement Archives (Queens College)
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Collects works relating to civil rights activities such as personal papers, community materials, organizational records, non-print materials, and artifacts. The archive is strong in materials documenting civil rights work by Queens College students during the early to mid 1960s. - Syracuse University, Special CollectionsProvides access to "more than 100,000 printed works and 2000 archival collections, including important editions, manuscripts, documents, letters, diaries, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia."
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- Center for Contemporary Black History (Columbia University)
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