Archives & Special Collections

Manhattan University serves as the final repository for the historical records of Manhattan University and the Brothers of the Christian Schools (also known as the Christian Brothers or the De La Salle Christian Brothers). The University houses the following archival collections:

  • Archives of Manhattan University (formerly Manhattan College)
  • Archives of the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the legacy New York (NY) District
  • Archives of the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the legacy Long Island-New England (LI-NE) District
  • Christian Brothers of the Midwest District Archives
  • Lasallian Research Collection
  • District of Eastern North America (DENA) Archives
  • Archives of the Christian Brothers Conference
Two students, barely visible, laughing and smiling, are surrounded by stacks and stacks of books.

Image of the Month: November

Manhattan Student Book Drive, 1964

Practically buried by their own success, Manhattan College students celebrate their popular book drive.  The hardbacks were donated to underserved schools and community centers in New York City.  Book drives proved a great public service by promoting literacy and education and remained a highly popular activity for Manhattan students.


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