Afro-Puerto Rican historian Arturo Schomburg, after whom The Schomburg Center For Research And Black Culture in Harlem is named, was one of the greatest influences preserving our history in the U.S.

The public library acquired a collection of Schomburg books, manuscripts, etchings, paintings and pamphlets for its Division of Negro Literature, History and Prints on W. 135th St. in Harlem ...

After selling his collection, Arturo Schomburg (center) traveled to Europe where he continued researching the African diaspora. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints ...

The Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature and Art established at the NYPL’s W. 135th St. branch in 1905 is the predecessor of the current Schomburg Center.

Students joined the Schomburg Center via video as they transcribed their digitized collection of Schomburg’s work. Last year, the Center and University were awarded a grant to digitize the ...

News / Life / Entertainment Schomburg Center turns 100, exhibits collection Signature objects curated from its catalog on display ...

In 1972, the library underwent an extensive renovation and was renamed the Schomburg Collection for Research in Black Culture in honor Afro-Puerto Rican scholar, bibliophile, and activist Arturo ...

After the break, Arturo Schomburg's collection gets a home of its own, and we hear from his family. Stick with us. Lee: We're back with the story of Arturo Schomburg.

Next year the Schomburg Center will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its opening. The efforts of the volunteers will help the library achieve its goal to have a full digital collection.