Special Collections

Risen from the Ranks book coverThe Special Collections Department houses rare, unique or valuable items within the Manhattanville College Library.  The College Archives, with records dating to the mid-nineteenth century, are located on the  ground floor.

The Rare Book Collection includes a range of materials from medieval manuscripts through modern first editions.  Both collections can be consulted in the Special Collections Reading Room by appointment.

Angela Schiwy
Special Collections Librarian
Manhattanville College Library
2900 Purchase Street
Purchase, NY  10577
phone: 914 - 323 - 5454
fax:     914 - 694 - 8139
e-mail: schiwya@mville.edu