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the Exhibits |
This
site features exhibitions created from the Special Collections departments'
varied materials. The online exhibitions draw their inspiration and content
primarily from the historic records in the collections that document the
history of Hofstra University, as well as, the local and regional history
of Long Island. These materials - photographs, manuscripts, newspapers,
maps, artifacts, books, census records, and audiovisual materials - are
crucial to a more complete understanding of historical events, people,
and places in University history as well as local history. It is through
the use of archival materials that social, cultural, and intellectual
development can be examined. This site has been designed for both the
scholar and the student, so that we might introduce you to the variety
and range of the holdings of the Special Collections Department.
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Photographs and
brief sketches depicts 14 of the University's south campus buildings
completed before 1965.
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| Dr.
Harold Yuker: Eliminating Barriers
Dedicated to Dr. Harold
Yuker: 1924-1997. This exhibit contains information on Dr. Yuker's life
and his contributions to Hofstra University.
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Flora
& Fauna at Hofstra University
This on-line Flora
and Fauna exhibit samples the natural and cultural beauty of the Hofstra
University Campus.
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| Hofstra's
Own Tuskegee Airman
Information on Lt. Col. Charles
Dryden. (This is a .ppt file which requires Microsoft PowerPoint. If you
do not have PowerPoint you can obtain a PowerPoint viewer here).
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Hofstra
University Remembers
On November 28, 2001
a Memorial was held for the victims of the September 11th attack who were
members of the Hofstra University family.
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Mr.
& Mrs. Hofstra Founding a University
Learn about the Hofstras
and how the University was established. This exhibit is divided into 4
sections entitled, "The Beginning", "The Hofstra Home",
"Mrs. Hofstra's Cats", & "Creating the University".
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Long
Island Studies Institute Online Exhibits |
Places of Worship Collection (Long Island Memories)
In the year 2000, Hofstra University alumnus Robert L. Harrison
began his quest to photograph all the places of worship in Nassau
County. Eighteen months and over 3000 miles later, he had
completed a stunning visual record of the religious diversity in this
rapidly changing area of Long Island. This collection contains all of
the images captured by Harrison during his photographic odyssey.(Note: Harrison added a small number of photographs to the collection in 2002. Also, the collection does include some photographs of places of worship located in Suffolk County.) |
Slavery on Long Island
This exhibit focuses on the experiences and history of African-American slaves on Long Island. The exhibit uses original documents from the African Americans on Long Island Collection, as well as other print resources located in Special Collections. Although many people understand the ramifications of slavery to some degree, many do not realize the extent of slavery in the North, or, on Long Island. |
The
September 11th Project
The
Long Island Studies Institute is collecting materials relating to Long
Island's response to the attack on the World Trade Center and the tragic
events of September 11th, 2001. The collection includes: personal accounts
(e-mails, reflections), photographs, publications, artistic expressions,
and the responses of local government, religious and educational institutions,
businesses and school districts. These materials are being preserved
for future study and inquiry for both scholars and the Long Island community.
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Rare
Books & Manuscripts Online Exhibits |
no
online exhibts are available at this time
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