The Long Island Collection is a collection of books, pamphlets, maps, atlases, manuscripts, letters, deeds, log books, wills, clippings, genealogies, periodicals, newspapers, (in paper edition as well as microform), family records and government documents relating to the history and people of Long Island.

Within the collection is the Thomas Moran Biographical Art Collection which includes original pen and ink and pencil sketches, etchings, lithographs, engravings and several water color sketches by Thomas Moran and other members of the Moran family.

The collection also contains biographical material in manuscript form by Miss Ruth B. Moran, miscellaneous correspondence relating Moran and his work, various books, pamphlets, personal memorabilia and exhibition catalogs listing the work of Thomas Moran, Mary Nimmo Moran, Edward Moran, Peter Moran and Percy Moran.

The Long Island Collection is open to the public for Long Island research. The staff of the collection is happy to provide research assistance. When visiting the Long Island Collection, please observe the following policies:

• All requests must be made from the card catalog. There is NO browsing within the collection.
• All writing must be made in pencil. Pencils are provided.
• All photocopying and scanning is done by the collection staff at .20 cents per page.

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday: 1:00 - 4:30
Other hours by appointment only
Please call to schedule appointments at least one week in advance.
Closed Sundays, Holidays and daily from 12:00 - 1:00

When visiting the collection you may request to view items:

1. Please fill out a patron inquiry form.
2. Request materials by using the card catalog. The card catalog is divided by Author and Persons in the Yellow Section, and Title and General Subject in the White Section. The online version differs somewhat from the card catalog in the collection.
3. Please write the call number (found on the upper left section of the card) and the title/subject in the appropriate column and give to a L.I.C. staff person.

Requests can also be made by mail or email.

• Please include your full name, mailing address, phone number, and fax number if you have one.
• If appropriate, may we send you photocopies? Copies are $.20 per page or side, the cost of postage, plus a minimum $5.00 handling fee. If yes, up to what amount? $7.00, $10.00, more?
• Please allow time for your request to be processed.
• Due to the amount of time involved in providing research assistance, and in respect for those whose appointment time may be infringed upon, the staff of the Long Island Collection respectfully requests that all communications be made by regular mail or email.
• Email request to lic@easthamptonlibrary.org

*Download the Image Reproduction Request Form

*Read the Long Island Collection Image Reproduction Policy