These collections actively serve the City College community and are of continuing interest to scholars studying the history and sociology of higher education, as well as to biographers and journalists. The Special Collections include the Russell Sage Collection of over 100,000 reports and publications issued by social welfare organizations active in the United States from the late 19th Century to 1940. Some European and Latin American materials are also included. There is also a small but choice collection of 17th and 18th century titles in the fields of astronomy, mathematics and chemistry. The Archives and Special Collections welcome visits but also will respond to calls, faxes, and electronic communications.
All materials are non-circulating.
Patron may bring their own laptop computers for notetaking. Duplication and Copyright Duplication is generally permitted, but is determined by the condition of the individual item. The researcher is responsible for obtaining any needed permission to publish unpublished materials. The Archives will arrange to have photographs made on campus. Individuals and non-profit organizations are charged at cost.