--- title: "Archives & Special Collections" url: "/archives" type: page date: 2026-06-17 updated: 2026-06-17 --- # Archives & Special Collections O'Malley Library Archives & Special Collections Experience our history and discover the tangible connection to the past. 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). Image on Right Image ![Image of Lasallian Brothers](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/large-banner.jpg?h=386d81f4&itok=Zq_zBVh2) [Image of the Month](/archives/image-of-the-month) [Search the Collection Online](https://archivesspace.manhattan.edu/) 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 District - Archives of the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the legacy Long Island-New England District - Christian Brothers of the Midwest District Archives - Lasallian Research Collection - District of Eastern North America Archives - Archives of the Christian Brothers Conference ## Location The Archives of Manhattan University and the Christian Brothers are located at Manhattan University: O’Malley Library, Room 200 4513 Manhattan College Parkway Riverdale, New York 10471-4098 Email: Phone: 718-862-7139 ## Hours **By appointment only** ## Access The Archives exist to serve the originating institutions and their successors. It may also serve the interests of scholars, researchers and casual readers whose activities and interests may be related to the University and the Institution of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The Archives is open to all members of the Lasallian community and the general public but arrangements must be made in advance for access to the collections. Arrangements to use the Archives must be made verbally or in writing and must include the purpose of the research and the scope of the records to be consulted. ## Restrictions The following general factors may be considered in granting access: - records containing information that might infringe or violate personal privacy; - records containing information that might be considered detrimental to the University or the Institute; - departmental or office records containing information which might be considered confidential. Personal collections donated by individuals and oral histories will be subject to the terms of access negotiated directly between the Archives and the donor or interviewee. All archival collections are housed in closed stacks, accessible only to archival staff. Image of the Month: June Juniorates Swimming at Glencoe, circa 1927 A circular swimming pool at the foot of a hill, fed by cold springs, shaded by mighty oaks and curtained by cedar trees, was a favorite spot for the juniors during the summer at Glencoe. The juniorate department, opened in 1888 for boys under sixteen who wish to become Christian Brothers, enjoyed impressive facilities for extracurricular activities and sports. The Christian Brothers of the St. Louis District opened their novitiate at Glencoe, Illinois two years earlier which soon grew into four departments: for the aged and infirm Brothers, the novices, the scholastics and the juniors. Image ![Four boys in swimming costumes with their backs to the camera are in the process of jumping off a platform into a circular pool. About 5 other boys are in the distance, sitting and standing outside the pool looking on.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_400/public/media/2026-06/76175319_juniorates_swimming_glencoe_c_1927_768_576.jpg?h=a9575592&itok=mozPeZVA) See More white 1 ## Contact Information **Contact Name** [Amy Surak](/directory/amy.surak "Amy Surak") **Mailing Address** Manhattan University 4513 Manhattan College Parkway O'Malley Library, Room 200 Riverdale, NY 10471 **Email Address** **Office Hours** Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By appointment only. **Telephone** [718-862-7139](tel:7188627139) light 1