What is in the Book and Manuscript Collections?
There are six main focuses of the book and manuscript collections: Staten Island Authors The collection includes authors that have a long association with Staten Island and have set at least some of their works on Staten Island. Current collections and initiatives include: Theodora DuBois, John Sampson, and Paul Zindel). Staten Island Community Organizations Groups concerned with development, politics, transportation, and environmental issues, are of particular interest, however purely social groups that reflect distinctive aspects of life on Staten Island are also collected. Current collections and initiatives include: the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Staten Island Records Staten Island Environmental History Materials document changes to the environment and the preservation efforts of individuals and groups. Current collections and initiatives include: the Fresh Kills Landfill Collection and the Waterfront Watch Collection. Staten Island History An attempt is made to coll
