Access
Appointments are necessary to read materials from the Library's Rare and Special Collections. Materials do not circulate and must be viewed in the Special Collections Reading Room.
If you wish to view a rare book or archival material, please contact Christina Swendsrud, huffakcl@lemoyne.edu or archives@lemoyne.edu, or call (315) 445-4732.
Special Collections at Le Moyne College
Rare Book Collection
- early and first editions of works in American literature, regional history, and religion
- view titles in the catalog
Daniel J. Biasone Collection
- Historic memorabilia from the Syracuse Nationals ("Nats") professional basketball tea
- Original NBA 24-second shot clock established in Syracuse, NY by the Syracuse Nationals ("Nats") basketball team
Irish Literature Collection
- early editions of Irish fiction and Irish history: view catalog entries
- "The Irish Connection," local broadcasts on Irish culture. Finding aid / list of programs
Jesuitica
- books on history of the Jesuits with a focus on New York State and the Iroquois Confederacy
- view titles in the catalog
Le Moyne Authors
- books authored by Le Moyne faculty and administrators
- view titles in the catalog
McGrath Music Collection
- This manuscript collection contains musical scores of church music (masses, motets, piano and organ, and choral works) are the compositions of Joseph J. McGrath (1889-1968) organist and choir director of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, NY from 1926-1966. McGrath, born in Oswego, NY taught music at Syracuse University and also at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and has hundreds of compositions to his credit. He received an Honorary Degree in 1956 from Le Moyne College. Photographs are also available for viewing.
