Schomburg Center

Second Floor

Phone: (212) 491-2224

Fully accessible to wheelchairs

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The Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division collects, preserves and makes available for research purposes rare, unique and primary materials which document the history and culture of peoples of African descent throughout the world, with a concentration on the Americas and the Caribbean.

Phone: (212) 491-2224 | Email: scmarbref@nypl.org 

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Visits can be scheduled for the following: K-12 teachers, college and university professors and students, professionals (e.g., librarians, archivists, museum personnel), and book clubs.Read More ›